JKNewRN

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1. Feeling depressed with new job as a nurse...

   JKNewRN replied to Keri29's topic in New Nurse

   All I can say is that I'm a new grad too and this post could have been written by me. I have also been depressed, find myself being less productive on my days off and mostly lay around and watch TV. I'm sure it will get better for both of us though...

2. New to PICU - discouraged advice please

   JKNewRN replied to JKNewRN's topic in PICU

   Thanks! I think you hit the nail on the head of what worries me the most...focusing too much on a specific problem and missing the bigger picture. I guess it will get better with more experience!

3. New to PICU - discouraged advice please

   JKNewRN replied to JKNewRN's topic in PICU

   Thank you for your encouragement and advice. Yes I have taken PALS and it was helpful so I hope I can respond appropriately in a real emergency. Next week we have a mock code too which I think will help me feel even more prepared.

4. New to PICU - discouraged advice please

   JKNewRN posted a topic in PICU

   Hi everyone. I am a new grad who started in the PICU a few months ago. I am just a month away from being totally off of orientation and I am terrified. At my last meeting with my preceptors I was told that I am still lacking some critical thinking...