vwbeetle

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1. I feel like a complete failure

   vwbeetle replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in New Nurse

   Here are a few tips to draw a line that you won't tolerate an abuse at work. If any of the preceptor makes any comments that are abusive, inappropriate, or rude while no one else is there; simply say `Would you repeat what you just said in front of e...

2. I feel like a complete failure

   vwbeetle replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in New Nurse

   Dear ChinupBSNRN, I am genuinely happy for that your manager contacted you, asking you to reconsider your resignation. I hope you will be able to return to this position and give yourself an opportunity to gain your experience; of course, given that ...

3. I feel like a complete failure

   vwbeetle replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in New Nurse

   Hi ChinupBSNRN, You are not a failure. I'm terribly sorry about what you had to put up with; that is a mega psychological harrassment. I had a very similar experience with the person who was supposed to train the new employee, not bully. I have to sa...

4. 6 weeks of preceptorship program

   vwbeetle replied to vwbeetle's topic in New Nurse

   OK, I see. I misunderstood and thought the preceptorship program exists instead of probation period in the hospital settings. Thank you for clarifying this in such a short time.

5. 6 weeks of preceptorship program

   vwbeetle posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello everyone, I saw a job posting for newly grads nursing recruitment at one of the large hospital near where I live. They seem to be hiring quite a few in several departments. All of them indicates "6 weeks of preceptorship program" They all appea...

6. Nurses eating their young

   vwbeetle replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

   Read this article: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/11/when-the-nurse-is-a-bully/

7. How to quit immediately ?!

   vwbeetle replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with 79tango. If you are ready to get the fxxx outta there anytime soon and at the same time you feel they are about to fire you, then I don't see why they'd want you to be there for another 2wks. Give them your resignation letter and I'm sur...

8. Does bullying really go on in Nursing?

   vwbeetle replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

   It's such a sad reality, I find. A friend of mine was an IT technician at a local children's hospital where she was terminated a few yrs ago. From her story, the HR sided with her manager who told them a falsified information; accused her of sth she ...

9. what can I use my BSN outside of nursing?

   vwbeetle replied to pale_pilsen's topic in General Nursing

   Most administrative jobs don't look at where you got your degrees from. If EAP (employee assistance program) service providers is sth you like, you might wanna apply to those places. They always hire coordinators, administrators. That's all I can thi...

10. Nursing + Size/Strength

    vwbeetle replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think your shape and size matters so much. However, I hear a lot about back injuries after long years in nursing. I think it's more important in making sure we use a proper positioning when working; like bending your knees rather than bending...

11. Not sure if Nursing is right for me

    vwbeetle replied to vwbeetle's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your response and for your document. I downloaded it so that I can take time to read it. You as well as everyone who replied to me, truly made my day / my weekend. I'll keep my chin up and go for it! I'm sure so many ...

12. Not sure if Nursing is right for me

    vwbeetle replied to vwbeetle's topic in General Nursing

    SageSarah, Would you believe if I say your message touches me emotionally? Well, it sure did, and I thank you as well as all of you who replied to this thread for pointing out a lot of important things. SageSarah, yes, I don't know what it is, but so...

13. Do you shower right after your shift?

    vwbeetle replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteer 3HRS per wk at a local hospital. As soon as I get home, I shower. Although I wear a gown, I don't like the smell of the hospital nor the smell of latex gloves that I put on. Although I don't do those complexed tasks like the CNAs and the ...

14. Not sure if Nursing is right for me

    vwbeetle replied to vwbeetle's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all of you, for such a quick response and most of all, for reminding me the positive side of the aspect in Nursing. Gosh, I feel like such a loser right now. I'm actually not worried about the years i'll be in nursing school, and in fact, I...

15. Not sure if Nursing is right for me

    vwbeetle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Can anyone feel free to comment on my thoughts below? Despite almost everyone around me discouraging me to go into Nursing, as we all know it is a very demanding profession, I still insisted and registered for pre-requisite courses a yea...