lynnwilfong
specializes in MedSurg;Geriactrics;LTC.
I have been a nurse since 2001. Recently upgraded the initials and pay scale from LPN to RN. I have seen many changes in just this short time. The initial plan was to become a neonate or NICU nurse. That plan changed almost immediately after graduation. I discovered during clinical rotations that I loved working with adults. I have traded LTC for a small rural hospital because bedside care is where I choose to be. I like that my patients are not cases/diagnosis/numbers. They are real people with families, lives and concerns.
lynnwilfong replied to Rocktheman's topic in Nursing Career
First no that doesn't make you a bad aide or nurse. We all have moments we wish we could rewind the clock and get a do over. Learn from the mistake and more importantly learn from the treatment....
lynnwilfong replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students
I am sorry you have had that experience. Yes it is probably easier, quicker, less disruptive to do it ourselves but WE WERE ALL LOWLY STUDENTS AT ONE POINT. Give the students a break. Somebody took...
lynnwilfong replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Medical-Surgical
From the outside looking in, dayshift always look like they have better working conditions. I have worked both days nd nights on MedSurg units. Give me nights any day of the week. Yes there are more...
lynnwilfong replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing
Even as a student you have to balance and take some time for just you. In school I had what my family called "creekbank therapy". I found a quiet creek or spot on the river and fished. It recharges...