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I absolutely do this- I do it every day when I am at work. I pray for the wellbeing of my patients- this may be through healing or simply peace/comfort. I pray that God lead me in the direction in which He needs me. I pray for Him to watch over my mi...

Throughout my orientation, I found not just a preceptor, but a mentor, a colleague and a friend. I am forever grateful that, for me, she provided a safe environment free of hostility and judgment - but one conducive to teaching, learning and growing....

Yep, sure do. Just the other day i was asking a patient with a possible SBO to describe their last BM in detail to me: was it it solid or sort of 'ribbon like'? I thought to myself, never in a million years would I have imagined I'd be interrogating ...

No problem!! Good luck

As you already know, this will vary from person to person- what worked for one may not work for another. With that being said, personally, I found Kaplan's questions to be the closest thing to NCLEX. As for ATI- what a joke! It was a complete waste o...

I actually just got done precepting a nurse with 10+ years of experience who had spent the last several in a clinic- she felt the very same way. She said she felt like a new grad again, but after a couple of weeks she found her groove and by the end ...

I had a sweet and pleasantly confused 90 something year old patient who I was helping off the BSC. It was the highlight of my day when this prim and proper lady told me to make sure her 'cooterpuss was nice and dry'.

It's a powerful moment when you see those two letters for the first time- they hold a deep sense of accomplishment. Just wait until you get to legally write it for the first time! Your words struck me as very poignant and reflective- for that reason ...

What a great thread! I tend to, among other things, complain and get a little snippy when I am stressed and/or overwhelmed. I'm finding that I need to improve my stress-related coping skills and develop an ability to 'roll with the punches'. Althoug...

Forgetting to release suction before removing a JP drain- I still feel horrible about this.

When I was in nursing school, I had to completely change my way of thinking and methods of study. Nursing tests are difficult because they are not 'knowledge based' questions; instead, they are 'application' and higher order thinking questions.They f...

I think evangelism in nursing can be a good thing. I became a nurse because I was called to do so by the Lord- I serve God by serving others and caring for His children in times of great need. It is my hope that Jesus uses me as a vessel to provide c...

I also work in a state that does not have patient ratio laws- it's extremely frustrating. I work day shift on a med/surg unit and our ratio is 6:1 IF were staffed appropriately- but that never happens. We are always short and on those days we have 6-...

Risk for blood clots due to immobility Risk for pneumonia due to immobility

Form a study group- they are extremely beneficial because you able to bounce ideas off one another and compare. Don’t procrastinate! Once you fall behind it’s almost impossible to catch back up. Stay on top of your readings and so forth. When studyin...

Well the Harvest Moon really stirred things up on my floor Monday night- it was absolutely and completely insane. Who am I kidding- the entire hospital was sheer madness! Did anyone else experience the Monday 'lunacy'?

Congrats on your progress that's wonderful!! No your not crazy!! It's refreshing to hear a new grad enjoying their job! Personally, I think a lot of it has to do with the 'culture' on your floor. A new nurse who is surrounded by supportive and encour...

Congrats to you my friend and welcome aboard!! From one new nurse to another, my biggest piece of advice is buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. The past six months, for me, have been the hardest yet most rewarding in my life to date. You are abo...

I love, love, LOVE Hurst- I can’t say enough good things about it. Hurst is a great content review, which is what I needed. They make the information extremely easy to understand while also making it fun and interesting. I will say I didn’t care for ...

I had an interesting conversation the other night with my coworkers regarding specialties and our personal love or disdain for each one. From our conversation it seems, whether it be ICU, tele, OB, peds, neuro etc, we each tend to naturally gravitate...

That's a pretty good question. Personally I give Dilaudid, Morphine, Norco, Zofran and Phenergan more than any other drug. A close second to that little group would be Metoprolol, Protonix, Lovenox and insulin. I also give tons of antibiotics with th...

It doesn't seem like it's enough because it’s not! It’s terrifying to think we are trusted and responsible for human lives after that short amount of time. Just make every day of your orientation count. Morph into a sponge and soak up everything you ...

I am a December 2013 grad currently working on Med/Surg. I received a six week orientation. Six weeks sounded alright but in reality that is only 18 actual days with a preceptor- 18 days and then this girl was on her own. SCARY! I have been on my own...

Fear and stress are no such bless but are the rush I seem to feel I finally see, that indeed, the new grad blues are very real. Looking dumb and feeling slow are the only things I seem to know. When will I pass this such phase and exit the daunting n...

Just as each of us is different, so too are our study skills, our comprehension and our retention. With this, there is no 1 full proof way to adequately prepare for boards. What works for one may not work for another. This is where AN came in handy- ...