I currently work on a Neuro PCU. I had a patient, I.R. she was on my unit for some time. Came in with AMS ended up having a left lacunar infarct. All Neuro deficits resolved by day 2 of her admission....
I have actually worked the OT contract now for 4 months in a row. Its definitely worth it with the incentive extra pay. My check has practically doubled and im not sure I can go back to 3 days a week...
Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any policy such as that at my job. Some doctors will tell us verbal orders to put in others will do it themselves when they are there. I agree with Implementing that...
It sounds like you are an awesome preceptor. Especially if you are on vacation and are feeling relatively protective of your orientee. I will ask if she can explain more to me where I might obtain a...
I have read some stories where the new nurse puts so much blame on the preceptor. Granted, in some cases, not all preceptors are a good fit. But I believe it should be a joint effort where the...
I appreciate your insight. I do my best to seek out what I am doing wrong or what I can do better. Like i said, this woman is brilliant and I know I can and HAVE learned so much from her already. That...
It makes me feel better that this happens to a lot of people where some preceptors just don't have a good matching personality fit I suppose. I just wish I could go off my gut instincts in some cases...
I am going to try to talk to her again on my next shift. I have tried a few times to talk in person but theres either not a good time or no time. I dislike texting because you can't always convey a...
I started my "orientation" on my unit July 31st. I am now past 5 weeks of solid orientation and taking responsibility for a 4 pt team on my own. In the beginning of my orientation my preceptor and I...
If you plan on moving to Florida I'd get licensed in Florida.. Check out Florida Hospital locations they are everywhere and Orlando health / ORMC. Very good hospitals. I know FL hospital has a...
That's awesome! When are you planning on starting the program? I graduated from the Orlando campus and absolutely loved it there. =) I'd be happy to help you along your journey there when you start if...
Keiser is wonderful. I graduated in April of this year. The professors at the Orlando campus were great and if you dedicate yourself you will do great. Everyone in my cohort passed the NCLEX and has...
As a Graduate of Keiser University in April 2015 I will be more than happy to answer your questions. 1. Pros are the small class sizes, full accreditation (I have transferred my credits to UCF to...
They told me when I began nursing school in Jan 14 that trade names were no longer on the NCLEX so we made sure to study and recognize all generic med names. But granted I only had 4 or 5 pharm...