I just got a promotion at work to be clinical coordinator of my unit. I am very excited but nervous, because I don't want to disappoint anyone. I have a great rapport with everyone on my unit. I have...
nurseofdragons replied to nurseofdragons's topic in General Nursing
Thank you so much for your response! Yes, I have been given certain things already that we need to implement and being that I was just a bedside nurse I know how it felt and how irritating it was at...
Good Morning! I am a new nurse. I graduated in January with my Associates degree and started my first job in May. I have never worked in a hospital before this. I am on a med surg floor because...
nurseofdragons replied to nurseofdragons's topic in Medical-Surgical
Thank you so much for your feedback. I made myself a new brain sheet with a section for a to do list for each patient and I think that really helped. I also made it a point to try and think ahead so...
nurseofdragons replied to nurseofdragons's topic in Medical-Surgical
My shift when I get off orientation will be 3p-11p. I like 12 hours for the fact that once they are over with I have more days off to unwind and reflect what I have learned. I just made myself a new...
nurseofdragons replied to nurseofdragons's topic in Medical-Surgical
Thank you so much for your response. Sometimes I think I just need to hear from other new nurses to reinforce the thought that it will just take time. I felt really good week, everything went well and...
nurseofdragons replied to nurseofdragons's topic in Medical-Surgical
I agree about days. I am on orientation so my hours are 11-11, 7-7 or 11-7 and I always find my 11-7 days go smoother and I get more time with my patients as the day goes on. When I am off orientation...