Grandmasgirl replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing
Give it time! It takes at least a year to get"wet behind the ears" .Now you work on your skills, hone them in,& yes ask about being in charge or what it would take! now is when you can start...
Grandmasgirl replied to Deetermined's topic in General Nursing
RE: IV"S - warm towels, hang the arm over the stretcher. Feel gently & don't always go for the antecub. Put a little traction on the skin to stabilize the vein. Don't go in on top of the vein-...
Grandmasgirl replied to Deetermined's topic in General Nursing
A good preceptor would realize that you need your time- too many of them want you out of the nest asap. You need to tell her that you need help with the IV's & she needs to support you. We've all...
Grandmasgirl replied to Dangerous's topic in Retired Nurses
I'm in the same boat but for medical reasons- 2 years ago I developed an auto immune problem & ended up needing a total knee & hepatitis at the same time. The knee had to wait for 1 1/2 yrs...