Just wondering if anyone here knows what a floor nurse maxes out at. I got hired at $40.50 (inexperienced to dialysis, 2 years hospital RN previously). I've seen how charge nurses and CMs are worked...
I disagree. If you are on orientation you should have a preceptor available. I could see getting someone else to precept if your original went home. i don’t think it’s safe to leave a new Rn...
You don’t have to be sweet and selfless to be a nurse. What you do need is a strong support system in order to get through nursing school with a baby. This doesn’t have to come from family. Also,...
A good preceptor should not make you afraid to ask questions. do you have an educator on your unit or someone else you can talk to about this? I have a friend who requested a new preceptor. The...
andrea3434 replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing
I’ve only been a nurse for 7 months but I too feel like I’m drowning still. I swear it’s become worse in the past month. The issue with the aides is absolutely unacceptable. They don’t...
The only practice we got with IVs in nursing school was on fake arms. I've worked as an RN for 4 months now on a medical-oncology floor and have never started an IV. At our hospital we have an IV...
My son (also fifth grade) has similar issues. It is draining and stressful. What helps is therapy (my husband and I alternate weeks taking him) that is both play and talk-based, a supportive school...
I took mine today. My stopped at 101, I had 25 select all that apply, no ecg and only a couple of med questions. No dosing calc or delegation which surprised me. Got the good pop up about 3 hours...