pinknblue82

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1. Taking things personally

   pinknblue82 replied to Tobygo2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I feel the exact same way sometimes. Like if someone says that a new person that I trained has forgotten to sign a MAR, I may immediately think that person thinks I'm a bad preceptor. I'm just...

2. Wedging my foot in that crack...

   pinknblue82 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

   I'd consider taking a slightly lower paying job in a hospital during school IF: you want to work in that facility after graduation, you can get a flexible schedule that is conducive to studying and...

3. Assuming The Nurse Role

   pinknblue82 replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

   I've had lots of days like that in nursing. do the best you can, be enthusiastic, if you need specific examples from your instructor on how to improve then ask for them, stay positive. There are...

4. Need help on suggestions! ( long post)

   pinknblue82 replied to okcu.alumni's topic in Nursing Career

   Haven't been in that situation exactly but at my facility I think once you accept a position you aren't allowed to transfer at all for 6 months. if your place is like most others, there's probably a...

5. postpartum ?

   pinknblue82 replied to kittycorpus's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Personally I would rather go to work knowing that I would be having a busy post partum shift vs. a super unpredictable L&D shift where I'm on my own. I have to know that I have a reliable team...

6. New Nurse/Old Attitude

   pinknblue82 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Really appreciate this post. I've been in situations where I felt like I bent over backwards to help an orientee "get it." I've helped train several that ended up doing fantastic on my unit. But when...

7. Going from telemetry to L & D

   pinknblue82 replied to kelkel68's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Agree with the above poster. You pretty much either love L&D or hate it. If I was your preceptor, I'd feel much better about you flat out saying, "yeah this just isn't my thing" rather than...

8. New Grad RNs in ICU

   pinknblue82 replied to ventgurl's topic in MICU, SICU

   The director of the ICU at my hospital said she usually hires one new grad every May. It's typically someone who has worked for her as a tech or secretary. Would you consider doing tele/step down/pccu...

9. I know this sounds crazy, but......

   pinknblue82 replied to Kat_everdeen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Math and science are challenging for me, but I'm a competent nurse. And if you decide to pursue nursing, it is my belief that if you can make it through school, you can make it as a nurse. Not sure...

10. A nurse called me a "little pretend nurse!"

    pinknblue82 replied to Amber628's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow that's rude as hell. Never experienced that particular incident, just wanted to give you kudos for taking it in stride. You obviously know you're doing what's best for you, and I hope you are a...

11. Oncology Acute Unit vs Labor & Delivery

    pinknblue82 replied to CrisRN31's topic in Nursing Career

    Tough choice! I'd say if you have any interest in doing L&D, start now and get a nice long orientation. Oncology will probably still be an option down the road if you don't like L&D. Where I...

12. Do you need a tough personality to survive in Nursing?

    pinknblue82 replied to smilesamile's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello! Congratulations on starting your new career path. I work OB and can tell you OB staff are often referred to as "strong personalities." When we work as a team we are unstoppable, and when we...

13. Landed my dream job in LDRP..any tips?

    pinknblue82 replied to brittykbritt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with being familiar with basic fetal monitoring. But aside from knowledge and skills, which you will learn, please listen more than you talk. Take initiative. Show up on time. Help others when...

14. From ED to Mom Baby or L+D

    pinknblue82 replied to Denise81's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ED is great experience to bring to L&D! Take the class and apply for the job! Good luck

15. New RN: advice on switching from nights to days?

    pinknblue82 replied to aevans4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went back to days three months after new grad orientation and was successful. My friend at work was also a new grad and went straight to days. We are both still at the same job 2+ years later. I...