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Could really use some calming down right now

proud nurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

New RN, just grad in May. Been in a long and grueling hospital orientation, working my butt off. Word is they're generally 10 weeks long, and I'm in my 9th week. I feel I'm ready to fly on my own....
Anyone else have a problem with this ad?

proud nurse replied to rawlinz's topic in General Nursing

There are so many better pictures they could've chosen for their ad. I find it offensive to women and nursing. That hat...LMAO, and is her top made of
Could really use some calming down right now

proud nurse replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

I was at home when I read the email. But I understand where you're coming from about clearing things up. I really appreciate everyone's posts. You have calmed me down. I don't mind the extra time to...
Could really use some calming down right now

proud nurse replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

Thanks for the input, guys. I don't frown upon the extra time to get the experience. The emotion is coming from thinking I've been doing a good job, then feeling like maybe I'm not afterall. This...
Name your favorite scrub top/pants!

proud nurse replied to champagnesupeRNova's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

I like the tops from Tafford. Very unique and they run large, so I like being able to order a size smaller than I really wear, lol. The tops from Walmart are cute too, and they have alot of...
Got My Dream Job!

proud nurse replied to rena86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

Nice! Hope it turns out to be everything you
Internal transfers- your thoughts?

proud nurse replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

So, are you saying the manager will write you up if you even apply for a transfer? On what basis? You have no strikes of any kind against you. I'm not a huge risk taker, but I would apply in this...
Anatomy advice

proud nurse replied to Austincb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Grades like the ones you have so far really worried me when I was in school. While an 85 and 89 are solid passing grades, unfortunately they're close enough on the border if you really bomb a test...
I can't believe that I made such a stupid mistake and am kicking myself!!!

proud nurse replied to RN Chaos's topic in Patient Safety Issues

I guarantee you won't make this same mistake again. If you're anything like me, you will check, check, and re-check for that
Is there a proper way to chart what a patient/resident says?

proud nurse replied to black_widow192's topic in General Nursing

I'm a real stickler for documentation. I wouldn't have put a co-workers name in my charting, and I also would be upset if someone named me for something that wasn't done per a patient. When I worked...
8s vs 12s; night shift or day shift?

proud nurse replied to wish_me_luck's topic in First Year After Licensure

I had to orientate on days for a month before I switched to nights. I was hired for nights as a new grad, I prefer nights as I'm not a morning person. I was also a night shift LPN for 7 years. Up...
competency testing during orientation

proud nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

Is it a standard practice to have tests during stages of orientation? I've had to demonstrate skills and have had tests during my hospital orientation. For example, I have quizzes with about 10...
let go on first day because of OSHA :(

proud nurse replied to Ashley3H12's topic in Nursing Career

Something definitely sounds funky. If these tests were so important, and they had such high standards for them and employment was contingent upon passing them why didn't they test you earlier, like...
The Little Things....

proud nurse replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

That's really great! I've said many times that I'm envious of those who work with wonderful CNA's because I could NEVER find one in my 11 years of nursing. Competent, yes..but never fantastic. I...
What are you really good at?

proud nurse replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

I'm glad I started this thread, you guys are awesome! We could start a thread about what do you feel you suck at, but this is so much better. I love hearing you all talk about what you're good at....
does anyone regret this career?

proud nurse replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

I really can't see myself doing anything else. Some days I have to remind myself why I do this, but I don't regret
Help a guy coordinate his scrubs

proud nurse replied to ProudNeWRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Most of the men I've worked with have worn the same color top and bottom. If the facility allows it, they'd sometimes wear a company t-shirt or polo shirt. Also, the solid black top will look good...
Nurses Calling Patients "Jerks"

proud nurse replied to PacoUSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

As for nurses venting/bashing patients, I think there's a time and a place for everything. IMO, the nurses station isn't the right place. I go by what my mother taught me long ago, if you don't have...
Excelsior sweat and tears: It's paid off! New RN in town :)

proud nurse replied to CMLPNnowRN's topic in Excelsior College

Congrats! You should be so proud. Quite an accomplishment with all your other responsibilities. Well
Lpns in the er

proud nurse replied to brigirl246's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

Where I live an LPN might get hired in the urgent care section of an ER (maybe that is what some are referring to as fast track), and that is a rarity. Even if you have the skills mentioned as an...
LTC experienced RN in hospital

proud nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

My friend worked at a hugh hospital in our city as a nurse intern when she was in school. After she graduated 7 years ago, she needed the more flexible scheduling of a nursing home so she went to a...
ADN's being pushed out

proud nurse replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

At my pinning ceremony, the Dean of Nursing congratulated us all on how wonderful of an accomplishment we all achieved and should be so proud. The next sentence: ADN programs will be a thing of the...
Worried about my nursing supplies!?

proud nurse replied to Randi156's topic in General Students

In nursing school, I found out that you really only need one or two friends to get through. Surely you can find a couple of people who couldn't care less about that stuff. I only have a Littmann...
Do i have to put my night managers as references? who can I put?

proud nurse replied to ldiva0808's topic in Health, Stress Management

I have a really good job without a reference from my most previous job. I think if you have a strong reference list, the new job will only be interested in relevant experience. For example, when I...
"Why does a nurse have to go to college?"

proud nurse replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

Same thing I was

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