BabyTurtle2k11

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. New RN Questioning Leaving Hospital Setting

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    @LibraNurse27 Thank you for your

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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....

  11. 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...

  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 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...

  14. 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...

  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

  16. Should I Be a Nurse?

    BabyTurtle2k11 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN and lately I've been wondering if I should be a nurse. Actually, I've wondered that since I began nursing school. I loved studying the human body and learning new things, but I feel like...

  17. Should I Be a Nurse?

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to everyone who has replied! I've been a nurse since September. My first job was at an ALF, only passing meds. I didn't feel like I was a real nurse working there and was not utilizing the...

  18. New LPN Struggling to Find Employment

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your response and such kind words! I have been hired for a PRN position at an ALF. It's completely different than what I'm used to and I'm nervous! I just hope I can do

  19. New LPN Struggling to Find Employment

    BabyTurtle2k11 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, The last time I wrote on this site, I was preparing to take my NCLEX-PN. Well, I took it a few weeks ago and passed! Yay! However, I have learned that finding a job as a new nurse is no...

  20. Graduated School, Now onto the NCLEX!

    BabyTurtle2k11 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all, The last time I posted here, I was in the beginning of my LPN class. Well, I've graduated! :) But now I have to conquer the beast, the NCLEX. I'm still awaiting my ATT email, so I still...

  21. Accepted Into LPN Program- Tips?

    BabyTurtle2k11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello, I posted back in December about considering LPN school. Well, I decided to go for it and I got in! My class starts in August. However, I am a worry wart and stress myself out, so I'm looking...

  22. Accepted Into LPN Program- Tips?

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you to the others who have replied! :) Just to update, so far my class is going well. We're doing a lot on the computer in ATI. We are really focusing on skills these first few weeks of class,...

  23. Accepted Into LPN Program- Tips?

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've watched YouTube videos as well. They do help! And this site has helped tremendously. Thank you again to all who have

  24. Accepted Into LPN Program- Tips?

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm so nervous of failing. I'm scared that I'm not smart

  25. Accepted Into LPN Program- Tips?

    BabyTurtle2k11 replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you for replying.