born2circulateRN

born2circulateRN

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  1. 7 weeks into orientation, now this?

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I promise to everyone who thinks I'm complaining that I am not. I simply made this post just to express how I was feeling atm due to lack of provided information from my preceptor as to why I was...

  2. 7 weeks into orientation, now this?

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @ military spouse - Thanks for your input. And maybe this is how he orients - Idk? Next time I am orienting with him I going to ask some questions about it. And, I guess I shouldn't take it personal...

  3. 7 weeks into orientation, now this?

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    doeRAYmee, thanks for your input. And as far as a task day/nurse - that would be really really beneficial since I haven't done every skill in the book; we do not have a task nurse. I know he has good...

  4. Different Types Of Coworkers

    born2circulateRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    haha, great

  5. 7 weeks into orientation, now this?

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I apologize if I sound like I'm complaining, which wasn't my intention at all. But, IMO I think it'll be better if he observes how I do things while telling me what improvements I need throughout the...

  6. 7 weeks into orientation, now this?

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe you're right. Thanks for the

  7. IMCU - Can someone tell me about it?

    born2circulateRN replied to jla623's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you all for the input. I am really considering applying for an IMCU residency program and from what you all are telling me I believe I will learn tons. thanks

  8. Orientation - so far, so good

    born2circulateRN replied to LaceyRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! That is so awesome to hear. I am in the same shoes as you are but I am in my 6th week of orientation. And I too feel proud when I sucessfully care for my patients and hear that I am actually...

  9. IMCU - Can someone tell me about it?

    born2circulateRN replied to jla623's topic in Critical Care

    Hey yall, I'm a new grad and am considering changing specialties and working in the IMCU (intermediate care unit) once I have about 6-8 months of experience in my current position. I work in an...

  10. How do you get out on time?????

    born2circulateRN replied to grahamd01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know what you mean. I just started orientation - 5 weeks into it. I'm horrible at delegating -that's the only thing my preceptor is telling me I am needing improvement on. Even though I've only been...

  11. Hospital 1, 2 or 3?

    born2circulateRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I am a new grad and 5 weeks into orientation and everything is going great. However, I don't plan on staying here forever because (1) the commute is about an hour and I am not relocating to this...

  12. Hospital 1, 2 or 3?

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    lol thanks. and i was just thinking - i wouldnt know how to go about asking for professional references from my current manager after only 7 months- it would seem so weird. can references come from...

  13. Hospital 1, 2 or 3?

    born2circulateRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah I can do both 3 and

  14. Is your Facility 'forcing' you to get the Flu Vaccine?

    born2circulateRN replied to madwife2002's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It isn't my facility, but the state where I reside is mandating all healthcare workers that are in contact with patients/providing patient care receive the flu vaccine. I believe the mist, shot, or...

  15. How do you cope with looking "too young" to be a nurse?

    born2circulateRN replied to LaceyRN12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been questioned by patients and co-workers about my age, but not too many times - hardly happens. But, when it does I don't take it personally but take it as a compliment actually - it's never...

  16. Did you always want to be a nurse?

    born2circulateRN replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not. When I was younger I wanted to be a singer, of course. And, I also changed my mind and wanted to be whatever my older sisters wanted to be....a lawyer, a pediatrician - then I wanted...

  17. Is it bad to apply online?

    born2circulateRN replied to MimiLPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey I recently graduated and I applied online for all positions. But, I also went to job fairs which is how I received an offer. I must say it is definitely difficult to pull a job applying online...

  18. Anything positive about working in an LTAC??

    born2circulateRN replied to nulife4good's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Congrats on the extensive offer! You'll gain lots of experience working in a LTACH. Good

  19. Poll to " former" new grads. How did you land that 1st job?

    born2circulateRN replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I kept in contact with HR/nurse recruiters and was invited to a job

  20. 75 vs 265 questions

    born2circulateRN replied to caffeineaddict's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the exact same way. My mind was focused so much on stopping at 75 that when I hit 76, 77, 78...I was like "OMG!" I stopped at around 130-something. I tried to PVT and got the good pop-up....

  21. class orientation

    born2circulateRN replied to nursingilove's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I just googled drip calculations and reviewed this link... http://www.americannursetoday.com/assets/0/434/436/440/6182/6184/6190/6208/0d39b2a0e79043daa93d29d73cf4681a.pdf And that's good that you...

  22. class orientation

    born2circulateRN replied to nursingilove's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Test like this make me so nervous...especially if it can determine an employee's "let-go" after being this far into the game. I've been reading post around here and some people have said that their...

  23. class orientation

    born2circulateRN replied to nursingilove's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    hey! I'm about to start my orientation soon. I'm nervous and excited at the same time! Are all of the new staff at your facility required to take a pre-employment exam? I'm not sure if we have

  24. Help -- Should I call again?

    born2circulateRN replied to cheska_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!!!!

  25. Finally got a job offer as a new grad!- LTAC...?

    born2circulateRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey ya'll, First off, I am totally grateful to God that I finally got an offer. I am a new grad. I graduated this past May and became licensed in July; got an offer in August. I have to say...I was...