Flatlander

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  1. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

    Flatlander replied to sweetgeorgia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to agree. This is the part we weren't warned about in nursing school. Sure we heard that nurses eat their young, but thought it couldn't be that bad. Sadly, it's worse. My experience was much...

  2. Moral Courage in Healthcare: Acting Ethically Even in the Presence of Risk

    Flatlander replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am presently in a moral dilemma, having observed unsafe practices and having been rebuffed in my effort to discuss it with my immediate superior. Rather than taking it to the next level, at this...

  3. When it rains, it pours.

    Flatlander replied to HeadingWest's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't read through all the postings, so not sure if this has been mentioned, but... As a new grad I was advised against home health by a knowledgeable and experienced RN who runs a hospice...

  4. Tattle Tales

    Flatlander replied to cota2k's topic in Nurse Management

    I see unsafe practices all the time and as a new nurse I am reluctant to speak up. I am trying to develop the courage and aplomb to do so effectively. I like Ruby's advice above. It sounds like her...

  5. So much harder than I expected :(

    Flatlander replied to sprintin2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been searching too and there's not much out there. I've been Googling "Time Management for Nurses" and have come up with some resources. I will share helpful ones in a future

  6. ICU RN let go after 3 months

    Flatlander replied to rn_wee's topic in Critical Care

    My termination on the last day of orientation was similar to rn_wee's. It came as a complete surprise and shock from two managers who never spoke to me more than "Hi, how're you doing?" during my...

  7. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    Flatlander replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Universal health care is a moral issue. Whether it can be argued as a "right" in a court by a consitutional lawyer is neither here nor there. To deny care to the poor and the sick is immoral. This...

  8. New nurse feels stupid every minute at work

    Flatlander replied to hha01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hha01 -- You are definitely not alone. Many people have gone through what you are going through, and have ended up in better jobs and successful nursing careers. (Remember "Nurses eat their young"?...

  9. Am I the only one?!

    Flatlander replied to RNitis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To "really new rn" -- I sympathize with what you are going through. And I admire your struggle to understand what happened and how your behavior did or didn't contribute to your problem. I think...

  10. Am I the only one?!

    Flatlander replied to RNitis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To hha01 -- You will recover and move on to a career in nursing, if that's what you really want. Hang around this site and keep picking up the hints and advice that are so plentiful here. Also connect...

  11. 10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Flatlander replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Next time you'll remember the gown, mask, and gloves. And by the way, bile green really ISN'T your best

  12. Haven't had my license a whole year and was "let go" from my first nursing job.

    Flatlander replied to nurselovespurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations, Nurselovespurple! Way to go! I sincerely hope you are valued and appreciated in your new job. I'm sure you will give it your all. Best of luck and keep posting on the

  13. So much harder than I expected :(

    Flatlander replied to sprintin2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Sprintin2012! How's it going? Can you give us an update? I hope to hear that you are surviving and thriving. Please post.

  14. So much harder than I expected :(

    Flatlander replied to sprintin2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It does sound like you had much the same experience. It would be nice to have another chat with you.. I think there's a way (a "PM"? or something?) I've left several other posts around this issue on...

  15. Haven't had my license a whole year and was "let go" from my first nursing job.

    Flatlander replied to nurselovespurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    More thoughts on interviewing: I think it's best to be honest about your termination. I think it shows maturity and self-respect. But you don't have to go into the gritty details. You can soften it....

  16. Haven't had my license a whole year and was "let go" from my first nursing job.

    Flatlander replied to nurselovespurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I completely understand what you are feeling because I went through this just 3 months ago. Maybe you will do better than I did. I was not able to "get over it really fast." I found myself going...

  17. The first day off after 12's

    Flatlander replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I just ran across this article and thought it was pertinent. I'm curious about the politics and fiscal aspects of the 12 hour shifts. In light of all the negatives, I can't quite see who is...

  18. Career in the ditch. How to get it up and running?

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

    Thanks for the suggestions. That really helps me sort out some of my difficulties. I will definitely take your

  19. Career in the ditch. How to get it up and running?

    Flatlander posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was terminated abruptly at the end of a 12 week orientation from my first RN job as a new graduate. During the final week, I attempted to take a full patient load with minimal supervision. During...

  20. Am I the only one?!

    Flatlander replied to RNitis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yup, you're not alone. I for one am there with you and doing the job search once again. Keep us posted on your progress. I have to believe there are good positions, good managers, good preceptors just...

  21. Career in the ditch. How to get it up and running?

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

    Thank you so much! Your words of support mean more to me than I can say. I am taking your suggestions to heart and your advice about moving forward, too. Regarding the Brain Sheets: we printed off a a...

  22. Am I alone, Have I jumped the shark?

    Flatlander replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I read some research on shift work and sleep/fatigue problems recently. I encourage you to look up some of this stuff. The gist of what I read was that you need at least a four hour core of sleep at...

  23. Well just the other day I posted careeer suicide......

    Flatlander replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

    The next question, and it's not just in Massachusetts is "Will you please send us the X amount of dollars for your renewals?" It's not Big Brother, It's Big Bucks -- an industry in itself, counting...

  24. Am I the only one?!

    Flatlander replied to RNitis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay. I was let go from my hospital cardiac tele orientation and told by my preceptor to try LTC to get my basic nursing skills and meds knowledge down pat. HA! From what you've said, I'm damned if I...

  25. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

    Flatlander replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    After bitter experience I am a believer in practicing and scripting some answers for interviews. I have found that when I go off-message, I have a tendency to shoot myself in the foot, put my foot in...