Nick2you

The way I handle a rough day is to realize that there is only so much that I can do. When I clock out from work, my problems stay at work and I do not bring that home with me. Yes, you will have more rough days to come, but with time and experience you'll learn how to better problem solve certain situations. Only you know how much stress you can handle, and if the job starts to become too stressful than look elsewhere. In the meantime try finding a hobby that you like to help you relax.

At my current employer I have not experienced racism personally, but I have witnessed covert racism at my former employer.

Everyone wants brownie points with management, so they are quick to throw others under the bus.

Patient: Well what are you going to do about it? Me: (looking confused) I'm sorry sir but I don't understand what you're talking about Patient: You know the end of the world is coming and I have this big bed and nice pillows. Would you like to join me? Me: No I think, I'll pass Patient: Your lost not mine

First I just want to say that I am sorry to hear about your incident. Sometimes there are managers that are not willing to show support and are quick to throw you under the bus. I understand about the missed water check because those are very important. However there has been countless times I've seen people leave meds on top of the machine, and it's usually because they get interrupted in th e middle of med administration. I believe everything happens for a reason and that may not have been the place for you. If there is another non FMC clinic around then apply for it. People bounce around all the time for Fresenius Davita, DCI etc, so please don't hesitate to make a move. Good luck to you and best wishes :)

Yes that same exact thing happened to me. I had to go to urgent care, and they wrote me a prescription for some prophylactic medications.

I really don't like their benefits. The medical is okay but the dental coverage is terrible, and doesn't cover that many dentist

Ask about the hours of the clinic, most clinics open around 4:30 am and close around 5pm depending on how many shifts your clinic has, if there is a full third shift expect to stay until 8 or 9pm. I would also ask what would my role is in the clinic because some clinics hire nurses and use them as technicians and in the end that nurse doesn't get to learn the true role of a nurse in a chronic dialysis unit

Did you only do chronic or did you also do acutes?

Ladybug: what was your schedule like? How many nurses worked in your unit?

Has anyone worked in a dialysis unit for the VA MedicalCenter? I currently work for one of the big two companies, but I was interestedin how the VA's unit operates, and any pros or cons to working there.

I also work in a twelve chair clinic. The most difficult aspects I found in a chronic unit is time management. Chronic units are very fast paced, and it's very easy for something such as a difficult cannulation or post treatment bleeding that can slow your day down. The positive aspects include getting to know your patients because you're seeing them 3 or more times a week. Chronic dialysis is repetitive which means the more you continue to do it the better you will become. Just my two cents. *ps early waking hours suck

Hello, to all of the nurses on AN! I have a question for all of you. How did you find your niche? Did you discover your niche in school or did you just stumble across it? Also, how long did it take for you to find your niche?

Don't feel bad. I was terminated from my first nursing job because I had trouble with my preceptor, and I didn't pass boards. You will get through this. Orientation should be a time for learning and having a good preceptor and unit that will aid in facilitating your learning is important. If you had anxiety there was no way you could learn or be successful in those conditions. Continue to be positive and think of the great nurse you will become.

Yes, I agree with you. I am one of those who will work undesirable jobs too, but I'm talking about the majority of people who are trying to work in acute care.

I agree with this post. I feel like the job market is so over saturated with nurses that its ridiculous. There isn't a nursing shortage, and people who never even gave nursing a thought or have any respect or compassion for the profession are joining because they hear good pay and job security, which either two can change, at the rate hospitals are trying to cut back on cost and save money. I also feel that nursing is becoming a fad profession, too many people are joining without having a clue what it's like to be a nurse which is far from glamorous

Yes the nurse who was my preceptor is very helpful and I still ask her questions. I'm just frustrated because I feel like the management at this place is terrible, this place has the worst staffing issues I've ever seen, and the sraff is just unprofessional. I like the residents, but I can't stand the staff. I feel bad because I've already started looking for another job

I don't think they will. Three days seems to be the max amount of time given for orientation

Hey everyone. I just need to vent to my fellow nurses. I am a new graduate nurse. I just started working at a LTC facility a couple of weeks ago. I work the 11p-7a shift on a very busy unit with multiple tube feedings, breathing treatments, and a trach resident that requires a lot of care. I understand that while I'm new, I won't know everything, but I only had 3 days of orientation and I feel like there is a lot of things I don't know at all, and at times it feels like there isn't enough support. So far I have been feeling overwhelmed some days, or I feel tired from doing the same routine everyday. I don't know if I should give it a chance or start looking for another job. Is this normal to feel like this?

I'm sorry to hear about this. Prayers and hugs for you

Congrats!! I passed on my third attempt with 265

Congrats to you as well :)

The first time I used Virtual ATI and I did not like it at all. The second time I used Kaplan and I also did not care for it. The third time lol I used NCSBN learning extension and I found that to be more helpful for me. The questions are good on there and they challange your thinking. I also liked the review of the topics on there. The only thing I did not like was that the rationales were not provided for the other options to a question if you got it right. I paid for the 5 week plan which was $70. I know a lot of people on here suggest doing so many questions a day, but I did what was comfortable to me (sometimes 40 or 50).

I got it but I can't reply because I haven't posted enough threads yet

Hey everyone! I just want to let you all know I passed the NCLEX! I'm officially a RN. Thanks to everyone that encouraged me during the time I failed. To anyone out there that has failed, keep on pushing for that light at the end of the tunnel. I failed the exam twice and with both times I was devastated but I didn't let that stop me. If this is your dream then never give up.