Poor honey! I will never forget that feeling! That is a normal adjustment just stick with it and it will become easier! I would say it took me a year as a new nurse to start feeling confident. Ive...
My background and first true love in nursing is emergency trauma nursing. The ER I worked in, is a 97 bed Level 1 trauma emergency department who services the whole western side of the state. We see...
I'm not sure where to submit my entry either - "F.A.S.T. – does not represent the time it takes to explain my role" Stroke Program Nurse Coordinator for
That is seriously frustrating. People that dont work nights just don't get it. I've been working nights for 5 years and my body still has not adjusted completely and I don't expect it too. Certain...
Go for your BSN. Unless you have your foot in the door at a facility working as a nurses aide, chances are most hospitals will only hire you if you have a BSN. Personally, I think its a good idea to...
to all my friends on allnurses, I am asking for your advice yet again! I am beginning to feel as though I am at a crossroad and need to make some changes in my career. A little background, I am a...
I have always admired the input from nurses using this forum so know I am asking for some general advice to help advance my career. To give you all some background information I am still considered a...
Hello, I work in a hospital and had a patient pass unexpectedly under my care for natural causes. The family went out of there way to send me a card and a small token to show their appreciation for...
I Started on nights as a new grad in December and am in love. I worked days for a brief period of time during my 8 week orientation and found them exhausting. Days provide more learning opportunities...
Thankyou for both of your input. My manager did provide the family with a route of communication to me so I agree seeing her for this matter would be appropriate. I also agree with BerryHappy that I...