pcelley

How awesome that a few other nurses noticed your struggles, advocated for you, and you got a new preceptor! The first thing you need to do is thank your manager, tell her how much you want to do well, and tell her exactly what you feel confident about and what you are struggling with. Maybe you could come in on volunteer time to shadow or get some time on just the tasks that are most challenging to you. Then make sure you talk to your current preceptor and thank her for her introduction to the real world of nursing and let her know how much you admire and respect her. Don't bury your face in your hands and avoid things that make you uncomfortable (be it people or tasks) - reach out and conquer those things with positive attitude, enthusiasm, accountability, humbleness and gratitude. Welcome to nursing :)

Violent restraints. Non violent is q2hrs.

If it isn't documented, it wasn't done...I am so disenchanted with this. If I make protecting my license my priority, I HAVE to make time to document. That time often comes at the expense of patient education and compromising the patient experience. Ever since my first clinical rotation when my eyes were open to the difference between what we are taught and the "real world," I just can't understand why nurses are not set up for success, but must always weigh priorities, patient safety and ethical judgment to do the best they can.