brittykbritt

I got attacked by a bear I saved an infant from a rabid pit bull During my last job at the butcher, my arm was caught in the meat grinder Nicer ways to say its none of your business

As a new hire on an LDRP floor, I have a weekly meeting with my manager and the hospital nurse educator. Today ( my 5 th day on the floor) the nurse manager told me I'm not showing enough initiative and motivation. Huh??? I'm 5 days in. Did I mention I'm a new grad? They knew when they hired me that I know next to nothing. I'm adjusting to nursing in general let alone OB. I love the job, it's my dream job. I do not want to lose it. Up until now I have been observing a lot, simply because I don't feel comfortable performing a skill I've never even SEEN (receiving a baby after delivery)..what should I do? Just do whatever and if I do it wrong oh well? After she said that I did a couple vag checks and a couple Straight Caths. I've been trying to get aquatinted with the charting and paperwork because I feel like that is a huge part of the battle but I was told today that I should worry about all that later. Also today the educator told me "these people will eat u alive" if they feel ur not ready. Is this stuff her version of negative feedback? Should I ask to transfer to a med surg or tele while I get used to being a nurse before they just up and fire me? I'm going to do the best that I can..but I'm stating to worry maybe that isn't good enough

I just graduated in May and was lucky enough to land my dream job in LDRP. I'm so thankful and happy. But as hospital orientation comes to an end and I start orientation on the floor next week-I'm starting to have major anxiety. This is my first job as an RN. What if I suck terribly and they fire me? I have only started like 3 IVs in my life and I'm terrified to attempt to start one on a laboring mom. I don't want to torture this woman who is already in pain. What if I just don't fit in well with the other nurses and they run me out before I have a chance to prove myself and I lose my dream job? Ahhh I'm going to cry!

I was just blessed enough to be hired into LDRP as a new grad. You just never know! My manager said she saw herself in me and the way my passion showed through really made me stand out to her. It doesn't hurt to apply!

Hi all, I am a new grad, and also I'm pretty young (24). When I had my first daughter at 17, I had a wonderful l&d nurse that really made an impact on me and influenced the way I mothered my new baby. From the day I left the hospital I knew it was what I wanted to do. So that fall I started school with every intention of only working in OB. I was told over and over by so many people I would have to have med/surg experience and OB never hires new grads. Welllll I was offered a job in LDRP on Friday and passed my boards two days ago. I am beyond thrilled. I am so blessed to have this opportunity. The only thing is, what of I suck? I am terrified that I will be bad at it. Since its LDRP I have so much more to learn than if it was just L&D or just postpartum. I want to be the best L&D nurse. I want to change someone's life like my nurse did for me. But what if I just suck and they fire me before I get a chance to get good? I'm sooo worried I will screw up my dream job. I worked as an LPN doing peds home care but that is the only nursing experience I have. Can I make it from new grad to awesome L&D nurse? Please tell me I can!

I don't think the above responses are fair. Starting anything new is scary. You are totally out of your comfort zone. I say give it some time.

When u log into your account it says it in the little box that has the details of when your exam was scheduled

I took NCLEX-RN today. I tried to re-register and it says "our records indicate you have recently registered for this exam. Please contact a board member" or something like that. I had 75 questions and did not feel good at all about it. I trust the PVT just unsure of what the good popup actually says.

I keep reading my job offer over and over. I graduated exactly one month ago and I was just offered my dream of working in LDRP. This is all I've ever wanted. I can't believe how lucky I am. Anyway now that getting the job is accomplished, I want to be the best LDRP nurse I can be. Please post any and all tips you have!

It sounds like you are unhappy in general. I have the same problem and don't know whether to blame it on nursing or what.

So I interviewed for my dream job exactly two weeks ago. I asked if I should expect to hear something in the next few weeks. One of the managers said girl we don't have a few weeks, we need to make the decision like today!! They went on to explain how they were so understaffed and wanted to be done by the end of the week. Well that was two weeks ago. I left the manager a message a week ago with no call back. I called the nurse recruiter and she hasn't heard anything. I know two other girls who interviewed (there were multiple open positions) and they haven't heard anything either. What the hell??

I agree kooky. I'm pretty sure my interviewers for my dream Job last week thought I was a retard. I forgot to shake their hands cuz I was so nervous. I didn't answer any of the questions the way I wanted to. But I still feel I would be the best for the position because it's all I want to do

I will let u guys know. I haven't heard anything but the other two girls I know that were interviewed haven't heard anything either

LTC is almost a sure thing. They are desperate and it's hard hard work

Hi Nurses, I am a new grad. Today I interviewed for a job that has been my long time dream, on the l&d and postpartum unit of a prestigious hospital. They said some things to make me think they want me, but I am trying so hard not to get my hopes up. They asked me if I have any vacations planned this summer that Would need to be worked around. They told me they have even more positions available than they thought. They said they are unable to formally offer jobs, that they contact HR to do so. They said they will be making decisions today or tomorrow and need to get people started right away. Are these signs that I have a shot at being offered a position? Let's face it, I'm going to be crushed if I'm not. Thanks for any input.