jrsRN07

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1. How often does this happen?

   jrsRN07 replied to jrsRN07's topic in General Nursing

   I am aware that people are fired for other reasons than performance. My question is if this is something common in nursing. This is true that neither side probably told the whole truth. But the nurses...

2. How often does this happen?

   jrsRN07 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I worked with a nurse whom was new to my unit (Critical Care) and she was doing very well. When she had her midpoint evaluation, she stated that she was told that her preceptors said great things...

3. Beginner's Blues?

   jrsRN07 replied to jrsRN07's topic in MICU, SICU

   You are certainly welcome. I guess you are right. Maybe I am being to hard on myself. Thanks so much for the encouragement and putting things in better perspective for

4. Too much time on her hands? I think so.

   jrsRN07 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Thank you for your input. I have chosen to be private and come to work to do what I need to do. In my experience, it is best because I have had female nurses try to "play me out of position" and...

5. Beginner's Blues?

   jrsRN07 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   I just started in the ICU about 3 months ago on orientation. In about 4 weeks I will be getting off of orientation. Before starting in the ICU, I had about 4 years experience in telemetry. But of...

6. Too much time on her hands? I think so.

   jrsRN07 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I go to work to take care of my patients, not make friends. However I am cordial and helpful to my colleagues. I don't consider being professional as being socially

7. Too much time on her hands? I think so.

   jrsRN07 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Thank you for your positive input. This industry is extremely competitive and can be quite vicious. I have learned to keep my co-workers as simply that- co-worker! I have seen situations in which...

8. Too much time on her hands? I think so.

   jrsRN07 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   That's find if I came up. But why the need to come back to me to let me know that, in my opinion, she verified my story. Ok...AND?!?! What was the point? I just looked at her like she was crazy. Find...

9. Too much time on her hands? I think so.

   jrsRN07 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I just started a new position at another hospital. My preceptor introduced me to another nurse whom asked me what hospital I came from and I told her. She asked me if I knew a nurse and gave me her...

10. Is the cynicism inevitable?

    jrsRN07 replied to lvnlrn's topic in Emergency

    Yup! The more I deal with people, the more I love cats and dogs.

11. Crazy preceptor?

    jrsRN07 replied to jrsRN07's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for your positive, objective response. I have been an RN for almost 6 years now but in healthcare for 10 years. I have dealt with a lot of interesting people. lol. So, I know that the...

12. Crazy preceptor?

    jrsRN07 posted a topic in Emergency

    Before I decided to work in the ED, I was informed a long time ago that the ED attracts nurses of certain personality types. lol. Now that I am there, I see what they are talking about. My preceptor...

13. Any good ER reads?

    jrsRN07 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello fellow nurses. I have 6 years of nursing experience in telemetry. I just started working in the ED and I must admit I feel like a new grad again. My 4th day on the floor I had 2 patients and...

14. What is the "best" stethoscope for the ED?

    jrsRN07 posted a topic in Emergency

    I need to upgrade my stethoscope before I start working in the ED. I would like to know what do you believe is the best stethoscope for the ED. Thanks, fellow

15. Interview in 2 days! Need help please!

    jrsRN07 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    So I have an interview for the CCU on Thursday. In the email I was told by the recruiter to be prepared to answer basic clinical questions? This sounds simple but I have been out of practice with...