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  1. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a nurse for about 4 years now but this is my first real floor nursing job. I am 4 weeks into precepting on a MedSurg floor and I'm just wondering... Why is it that preceptors generally...

  2. I feel like I'm losing all of my nursing knowledge

    nursy1 replied to RN_Vinny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It will all be okay & the right job will come along. Right now consider the fact that you are in a better position than someone without employment. I too felt that I was in a position that was...

  3. Med-Surg Nurses: How many phone calls do you take per day??

    nursy1 replied to Cola89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I too work on a busy med-surg floor and the number of calls sounds about right on a "normal busy" day... Luckily my floor has not started using what we call "BAT Phones" in my facilty, but we will...

  4. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    nursy1 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So I am at the point now that I almost wish I never went into nursing. I will start with the fact that I had a fairly successful career in finance... but really disliked what I did. I decided to put...

  5. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just an update on a very old post... but a very happy update. I think I was definitely way to oversensitive & critical of myself during my orientation/precepting process... I Have now been on my...

  6. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I appreciate everyones feedback & it has helped me a lot.. Just wanted to give a quick update... I went back to work after this and did talk quickly with my preceptor & apologized & let...

  7. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wishing you some time to reflect, to summon the inner strength to approach your work in terms of what *you* are contributing each day, instead of focusing on what is *happening to you*. That is...

  8. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for the advice on what to say, I was actually going to post on here and ask for some advice. Obviously saying "im sorry I made you angry" is not what I want to say & not what I really...

  9. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know my post comes across as someone with an attitude, I had an attitude when I wrote it. I was upset & needed to get it off my chest, thought this would be a much better forum than bringing it...

  10. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just so everyone knows, I fully intend on speaking with my preceptor next time we work together & apologizing for making her angry with me.. Not in those words... I need to think carefully how to...

  11. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The only thing that I am doing my way is my to do list... It is a version of hers, but I changed it so I have more detail- it goes on top of my brain sheet for each pt (which is her version). I have...

  12. Nurses have an Attitude Problem

    nursy1 replied to SunriseDay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Right now I am thinking I agree with you... I am actually getting ready to post my own rant... while not every single nurse is like that, there seem to be enough of them, at least from what I have...

  13. What counts as experience?

    nursy1 replied to hollyann89's topic in Nursing Career

    Your preceptorship probably won't count as experience for OB, you will probably have to wait until you already build some experience in a hospital and then try to get transferred to get into OB......

  14. Advice new to med surg/organizing shift & what gear

    nursy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, several simple questions (I hope) 1. Pen suggestions, I have a ton, but im looking for something that might not leak onto my white scrub top.... if no suggestinos on that, then straight up pen...

  15. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for the feedback and advice. I actually already planned on getting a gift for her, she spent a lot of time working with me and I want to show my appreciation. We don't necessarily have a...

  16. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you! Sincerely! I appreciate your comment from the bottom of my heart! I understand now that the term is offensive, but being attacked by some (not all) for using it was kind of shocking to me....

  17. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe my terms I used here sounded like shade throwing, I really hope it wasn't received like that, I was trying to express that I see both sides of the situation. I never said she is stressed per...

  18. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Next time try some hot sauce, like wings, dip in

  19. I thought we learned that in nursing school!

    nursy1 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    my hospital has everyone do check offs on almost everything, we first have a boring class, then we insert the foley/IV/change central line dressing, etc. Each institution will have their own specific...

  20. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So if you don't like them, don't comment, you do realize that the more people comment, the more "popular" the thread becomes, which leads to more people seeing the title, and then commenting, and then...

  21. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is scary, I think in some ways that is what worries me, I worried at times my preceptor was not watching behind me enough (possibly she has and I am not aware of it). She seemed too focused on...

  22. Are you NIOSH Certified for Spirometry?

    nursy1 replied to 42pines's topic in Occupational Health

    It sounds to me like you were too precise in your interview.. It stinks because it sounds like a really tricky situation, these poor people probably all truly believe that they are certified. As you...

  23. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Promise, I didn't know... Yes I have been a member, actually I thought I was a member for longer than that. I have utilized this site since 2010, but only by doing searches for information I was...

  24. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you... I truly had NO IDEA I would cause such a stir... I thought maybe I would get maybe a post or 2 from someone who has been a preceptor and from someone who has been the newby on the...

  25. Why are preceptors negative towards nurses they are teaching?

    nursy1 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you so much for your valuable input... I am so glad that I have not suffered any broken bones as that is the risk I take every day when I walk out my door. Seriously, that is a horrible...