jbirdee

I had a similar experience in Florida. In nursing school they said they would be "knocking on our doors" when we graduated. It so happens that the economy turned after I graduated in 2009. It took me TWO years to finally get into a GN program and it just so happens that it is the EXACT job I always wanted! Don't give up! I was feeling awful and getting very depressed. It was rough. But, it finally happened! Good luck!!!!

I am a new grad as well and cannot give you advice, but wanted to thank you for sharing. It is something I might run into as well and would feel terrible also. That is why we have a training period. I guess mistakes do happen, but when they happen to US, it is awful. I already feel a bit stupid (maybe inexperienced is a better word, but stupid feels right, lol). Thanks for sharing. Keep bugging anyone you can to answer your questions! From what I have heard, it is when we are afraid and DO not ask questions and/or are bullied by ancillary departments (You HAVE to give this patient contrast ASAP, even though you KNOW your pt is NPO - this happened to a friend of mine during training and he was fired!), you have to check and check again....even if you are "bothering" them. Don't let anyone make you feel afraid to question any orders or something you are unsure of! Remind ME of this when I need it!!! Good luck, seems to me you are very concientious and a caring nurse!

We are in all white (yuck) with the ugly blue vests. The blue vest is ridiculous and when I was having hot flashes (I'm 41 and in nursing school) it HAD TO GO! I have also gained about 50 lbs since starting school, so the white is particularly attractive (NOT!).