BSNRN2014

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1. Unsure About Current Job

   BSNRN2014 replied to CMR1993's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am in a similar position. I also struggle with feelings of guilt ,knowing how much it costs to train me and embarrassment that I couldn't stick it out. However, I've decided to put my health and...

2. I want to quit nursing.

   BSNRN2014 replied to Nomad_Nurse1's topic in General Nursing

   I'm surprised by how insensitive some people are being about this issue. I am in a similar position where I'm unhappy with my current work environment however I've decided to stick it out for a year...

3. How to soften scrubs

   BSNRN2014 replied to BSNRN2014's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I have found that after multiple washings they become a little bit softer

4. Rough day

   BSNRN2014 replied to BSNRN2014's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone for you words of encouragement. I keep telling myself that the first 6 months is the hardest for new nurses. I am watching the the nurses on my unit, seeing how they respond in...

5. Struggling as a new nurse :'-(

   BSNRN2014 replied to Lou7's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You're not alone. I just finished crying after an overwhelming day where my preceptor made me feel incompetent. When they nurses eat their young its definitely true. This experience has dampened the...

6. It gets better.

   BSNRN2014 replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank you for your post. Week 3 in my orientation and I really needed to read your

7. Rough day

   BSNRN2014 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had a rough day on Friday. I'm a new grad in my 3rd week of orientation and I froze during my first medical code simulation Which was video taped and recorded. I was so embarrassed and...

8. NICU with no experience

   BSNRN2014 replied to iHeartPeds4ever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Hospitals in NJ and NY hire new grads in PICU and NICU. Most of my classmates got hired into both

9. No such thing as a dumb question

   BSNRN2014 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   I think this cartoon also applies to all the new grads during orientation. Take advantage of the knowledge your preceptors have and ask a lot of

10. How to soften scrubs

    BSNRN2014 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi everyone, I need some advice on how to soften my scrubs. The hospital requires us to wear a specific shade of green which is very difficult to find and are only sold by a few brands. The ones...

11. Newly qualified - anxiety/hopelessness

    BSNRN2014 replied to unbridledhell's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Definitely get some help and find someone to talk to...see if there is an occupational health department where you work. they usually have great resources for staff. I also think that it would be...

12. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

    BSNRN2014 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it. Regret is the worst thing to live

13. Car

    BSNRN2014 replied to MyNiche's topic in Home Health

    Mazda CX-7 is very

14. First Med Error... Learned Big Lesson

    BSNRN2014 replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't be too hard on yourself but next time remember to check the BP before giving the med. Also, I just wanted say that it sounds like you have a very supportive team ( RN manager) which is something...

15. NYU hiring process

    BSNRN2014 replied to bjorklover's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi everyone, I found this thread so helpful, especially qriousRN's detailed experience. qriousRN would you mind sharing what your experience was like during orientation at NYU? Any tips for new grads...