BabyTurtle2k11

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1. New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

   BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

   @turtlesRcool You’re right with me focusing on the things I do wrong and not acknowledging the things I’ve done right. I’m working on reframing my thoughts. I’m trying to be more positive...

2. New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

   BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

   @LibraNurse27 Thank you for your

3. New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

   BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

   @turtlesRcool, You are cool, as well ? Thank you so much for your reply. I'm trying my best to handle the anxiety better. I guess I just don't feel like I'm smart enough. I feel like I'm...

4. New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

   BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

   @nursy The pay isn’t too much of a concern for me as long as it’s decent. I don’t have kids (unless you count dogs) ? So a pay cut wouldn’t be too bad for me. But I haven’t found any...

5. New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

   BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

   @speedynurse Thank you for the reply. Before nursing, I actually wanted to be a teacher. But I decided to pursue nursing. I have considered getting my MSN and teaching. However, I will need...

6. New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

   BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

   @Davey Do Do you have any recommendations to an area of nursing I could go to that would fit my personality more? I've been told about home health nursing, clinic jobs (there are not really any...

7. New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

   BabyTurtle2k11 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am a new RN (graduated in August, 2020) who completed a StaRN program at an HCA facility. Therefore, I am in a contract that requires me to work full-time for two years or pay back...

8. New RN Already Making Mistakes

   BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you again to everyone who has commented. Sitting at work on break and reading this helps a ton. I just tend to compare myself to others and I see these other nurses who easily catch things with...

9. New RN Already Making Mistakes

   BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you to everyone who has commented. It truly means a lot. I’m hoping with time that I’ll be better and more knowledgeable. I look things up in my off time and at work when I have a chance....

10. New RN Already Making Mistakes

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    @Daisy4RN I just told the other nurse (it was a staff RN), she didn't actually look at the pt. I will do that next time. And yes, I have learned from each mistake that I've made. What also stinks...

11. New RN Already Making Mistakes

    BabyTurtle2k11 posted a topic in General Nursing

    In my last post, I mentioned that I was nearing the end of my preceptorship. I have been on my own for three weeks now and I just don't know how to think or feel. I dread going into work and have...

12. Feeling Stupid As a New RN

    BabyTurtle2k11 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I'm a new RN. I've been an RN since August of this year. I was hired at my local hospital and completed a StaRN program. I'm in my last couple of weeks of preceptorship and I feel...

13. RN or Surgical Tech?

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize for not being more detailed. I know there are other places to work. I became an LPN for all of the reasons you listed. I very much enjoyed school. I feel like I enjoyed learning about...

14. RN or Surgical Tech?

    BabyTurtle2k11 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I'm currently an LPN working at an ALF. I have not used my skills since I graduated nursing school over a year ago. I worked at a LTC facility briefly and absolutely hated it. I'm currently...

15. Should I Be a Nurse?

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    I've only been an LPN since September. Thank you so much for your encouraging words! What magazines are you subscribed