annRN27

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1. Torn about applying for NICU

   annRN27 replied to annRN27's topic in NICU

   The unit I work on requires rotating shifts and we have set weekends. This makes it difficult for me sometimes to make my schedule trying to fit in my days and nights and still allowing adequate time off to recover. I don't do well flipping from days...

2. Torn about applying for NICU

   annRN27 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi nurses! I'm gonna keep this short as possible. I've worked adult med-surg/ortho for 3 years and adult bedside nursing is not for me. I now work on a peds ortho/rehab/neuro unit and I'm starting to have to same feeling of dread that I used to get ...

3. Too many preceptors

   annRN27 replied to annRN27's topic in General Nursing

   I'm glad I'm not alone! Sorry you're not having the best experience either! At first I did like having different people bc I was able to see different ways of doing things. As the weeks go on, it's just difficult bc like I said I'm starting with a ne...

4. Too many preceptors

   annRN27 replied to annRN27's topic in General Nursing

   I think that is a great idea. Thank you! I need to ask for what I need rather than let them take the lead and hopefully they will be on board. Either way it doesn't hurt to ask!

5. Too many preceptors

   annRN27 replied to annRN27's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I agree. Originally they said 12 weeks but after like 3 weeks they said I probably could do with 8 weeks due to my experience. I feel lucky to be getting that long of orientation being experienced. I just wish it was more consistent. Maybe I jus...

6. Too many preceptors

   annRN27 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all! So let me start off by saying that I was hired on a floor that I believed at the time was my dream job. I seriously felt like I hit the jackpot and was so lucky and happy to have been chosen for the position. I have been on orientation for 4...

7. nice job

   annRN27 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone, this is my first post on allnurses but I have been a current viewer of the site for years. I could use some advice. I'm currently a med-surg nurse on a med-surg/orthopedic unit. I've been there for 2 years. I desperately want to work in ...