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  1. Feeling stuck as a new LVN — did I ruin my career?

    peggyon replied to Nursing65287's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think Nursing, particularly bedside nursing, is set up to maintain high standards. Many very nice people do cut corners somewhat in order to survive. I 'survived' 38 years but I paid the price...

  2. Feeling stuck as a new LVN — did I ruin my career?

    peggyon replied to Nursing65287's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think Nursing, particularly bedside nursing, is set up to maintain high standards. Many very nice people do cut corners somewhat in order to survive. I 'survived' 38 years but I paid the price...

  3. Feeling stuck as a new LVN — did I ruin my career?

    peggyon replied to Nursing65287's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been an RN for 38 years and don't think I spent one day in that lengthy career cutting corners. However, it will be exhausting and frustrating for you. Many good RN's drop their standards...

  4. New Grad PN

    peggyon replied to Heyyall's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some of these comments are too harsh. This is not your fault and your 'Preceptor' was out of line sitting @ a desk while you needed help. Unfortunately, it is very common for hospitals, LTAC's...

  5. I am really thinking this is not the right job for me - Am I Crazy?

    peggyon replied to Birdsofprey's topic in Emergency

    I would say the only folks who benefit from 'training hard' in an inner city level one Trauma Center are surgical/trauma residents. If they can hang with the gunshot/knife wounds, the rapid...

  6. I am really thinking this is not the right job for me - Am I Crazy?

    peggyon replied to Birdsofprey's topic in Emergency

    You are not crazy. You are working in the worst environment possible-a public, under-funded hospital with the most challenging patient population. Try to complete one year and then apply to an...

  7. Does it feel to everyone else that many newer nurses glamourize the ER and ICU?

    peggyon replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in ICU for 15+ years primarily because the staffing was better. Looking back, I would say my temperament was not suited to the ICU. It is my experience that ICU/ER nurses who are comfortable...

  8. New RN Already Making Mistakes

    peggyon replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree with giving yourself time. You will need @ least one year to be able to show experience. My point is that though you may master hospital nursing, it is not a good fit for many...

  9. New RN Already Making Mistakes

    peggyon replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    I just re-read your fear about your 2 year contract. I would talk to an attorney to see if it legally binding. Somehow, I don't think so. You sound like a wonderful person; I'll be thinking about you....

  10. New RN Already Making Mistakes

    peggyon replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you. I agree with the previous poster to double-check your gut feelings with an experienced RN with a generous heart. You sound very conscientious and please give yourself...

  11. ICU Nurse Fired For Refusing 3rd Patient

    peggyon replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo Julie! I just cannot understand why nurses across the country do not stand together and unionize. it is not fair for Julie to have to do this alone!! Hospitals cannot operate without nurses. You...