Freedomsong

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  1. New Grad catch up

    Yeah, I've also been with more than one preceptor due to census but mainly I'm with the same one. I also agree with the shift report problem of gossiping, I get so aggravated because there is this one...
  2. I feel like a complete failure

    Wow, I just don't get why some preceptors are that way. I have more than one preceptor due to census and one particular young lady is difficult to work with but thank God the others are not. I was...
  3. New Grad catch up

    Hey guys, I'm in orientation as well. Right now I'm taking pts by myself and my preceptor is there as a safety net (well appreciated of course). It's been quite an experience, I've had some good days...
  4. Need help adjusting. Any advice?

    Yeah, hang in there. I'm a new RN in orientation as well but I'm at a small town hospital and at first I felt that way, still do some days. I guess it's just a process but we'll make it through. I...
  5. Lack of basic care--appalling!

    Wow...I have to say I'm a bit disappointed by some of what I'm seeing also. My pts are total care pts and are to be turned q 2 and I have to ask like 3 or 4 times for help turning my pts. I mean...
  6. Night Shift

    Me too, I'll be starting night shift this
  7. Transferred to SICU, horrible orientation...what to do??

    Wow, I totally understand how you feel. I am currently being precepted by more than 1 RN due to low census, so basically I'm put with whoever gets to work that day. Well it's not so bad except for...
  8. 3rd week as an RN!

    I understand, I'm new too. Hang in there, we can do this! Best of wishes to you
  9. Trying not to be Discouraged:(

    Wow...Thankyou you all so much for your encouragement and wisdom. I really appreciate it. It's really nice to have a place like this to come and share. I am grateful to each one of you for your...
  10. Trying not to be Discouraged:(

    I am normally a very positive person who doesn't let things get under my skin but today all my efforts failed me. I am a new RN on orientation and up until today things were going well. Prior to today...
  11. I am told it gets better...

    Hi Jewl, I completely understand as I am a new RN too. I'm on week 5 and had an awful day. I Pray things get better for us on this
  12. What's wrong with me?

    OP..I was just like you and that's when I knew it was just time to take the NCLEX and be done with it. The week before my test I started getting all anxious and down right sick, so what I did was...
  13. I really feel for you and I do understand. I am new also and about 1/2 way through my orientation. It's very stressful because we are new. I like you am doing my best and taking the initiative to...
  14. What to do?

    Good luck with your studying to prepare to retake NCLEX!! I am just glad you're not giving up, you can do
  15. V-fib has to be immediately defibrillated, that rhythm has to be
  16. New grad in the OR

    Hang in there. I understand how you feel as I am a new nurse also. I am on my 3rd week of orientation in the ICU and I love it. I have been with about 3 different nurses so far due to patient census...
  17. My life is so hopeless right now!

    Please don't give up! Get down on your knees and Pray, sometimes that's all we can do. Prayer seems like such a little thing to do, but it's such a great force. I wish you and your dad the best and I...
  18. OMG!!!! So many SATA!!!!!

    PVT works, I did it and it was accurate!!! Good luck with your official results and
  19. Passed NCLEX-RN

    I took NCLEX Monday morning at 8 and my license number was posted on the BON website at 6:35 Wednesday morning. I didn't even have to pay for quick results. Like an above poster said, it just depends...
  20. pearson vue trick still works?

    Hi, I took the test Monday at 8 and did the PVT a couple hours later, got the good pop up and Wednesday at 6 35 my license # was posted on the BON website. The PVT is accurate!!!!! I was so excited,...
  21. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    Yes, the PVT really does work. I took NCLEX 6/6 Monday morning and did the trick a couple hours later and got the good pop up. This morning at 6:35 my license number was posted on the BON website. I...