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  1. Question on new grad preceptorship experience

    gigglestarsRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi~ I am a new grad from May 2012 and was hired into an emergency department at a hospital in town. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity and know I have my work cut out for me in this demanding...

  2. Question on new grad preceptorship experience

    gigglestarsRN replied to gigglestarsRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you Stargazer, it really is as you describe and I agree with you 100%. I wanted to prove I was up to the task, and gave it 100% but in the back of my mind felt it was unsafe for patients to have...

  3. Was hired for my first LPN job, today!!!

    gigglestarsRN replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Way to

  4. Question on new grad preceptorship experience

    gigglestarsRN replied to gigglestarsRN's topic in Emergency

    Wow pedsEDRN, that is a fantastic program you got into--way to go! Not much has changed for me. My orientation was extended, but it feels a bit of a sham because when I work with my preceptor she is...

  5. Disillusioned and Bullied

    gigglestarsRN replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this is an old thread but I am curious to know what the outcome was--OP, you out there and able to update

  6. Question on new grad preceptorship experience

    gigglestarsRN replied to gigglestarsRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the responses. What had me feeling so overwhelmed the day I wrote that, was that the unit was very understaffed so everyone was busy-warp speed busy-- not even a medic could help. I had...

  7. Depressed and terrified

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

    You are not alone. From what I read, and what I have been experiencing as a new grad, I, too often feel that way. I get super stressed out, knowing I am being watching closely by everyone, as I am...

  8. Be nice to new nurses!

    gigglestarsRN replied to historylovinglpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is an inspirational post--I am so glad to hear times changed for you, and that you can now encourage and mentor others. The profession needs more acts of goodwill like this--kudos to