Nursetk4

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1. "My Nurses"

   Nursetk4 replied to HairyMurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Thank you for you input. And your opinion is important and welcomed. This maybe a nurse site but working in healthcare we are all members of the same team and each persons opinion is needed. I know...

2. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

   Nursetk4 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I know this is hard. But remember this too shall pass. When you get in these high stress situations, take a few deep breaths. Studies show that deep breathing calms you down. I know it seems simple...

3. "My Nurses"

   Nursetk4 replied to HairyMurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I take it as a compliment that I am being referred as their

4. "My Nurses"

   Nursetk4 replied to HairyMurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I take it as a compliment when I am referred as their

5. How do you deal with Doctors that insult nurses?

   Nursetk4 replied to relusanmi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Best

6. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

   Nursetk4 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

   The above comment is for

7. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

   Nursetk4 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You made me laugh. I reread my post and thought it said the same

8. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

   Nursetk4 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I suggest writing down all the issues you have had with your preceptor. Then put in order the top issues. Have time to process it and when you are in a calm place, make an appointment with the nurse...

9. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

   Nursetk4 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Your experience reminds me of my first job as a RN. I had a preceptor that was very similar to yours. She even called me stupid in front a patient. It was constant put downs. She was best friends with...

10. I need a mentor

    Nursetk4 replied to Ginger702's topic in General Students

    I know you are frustrated but don't give up. All this hard work will be worth it. I promise. These experiences will help you when you are dealing with difficult patients or situations where you are...

11. Working while in school?

    Nursetk4 replied to Bb0322's topic in General Nursing

    You my friend are

12. Working while in school?

    Nursetk4 replied to Bb0322's topic in General Nursing

    On my first day of starting the RN program, my class was asked how many of us were working. More than half the class raised their hands. Our instructor told us we would have to quit. Well I did not...

13. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    Nursetk4 replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Perfectly stated. I could not agree with you more. Being a Nurse is a stressful job. That is why it is so important to have coping measures and family/friend support. In addition, when the stress...

14. Momma said there will be days like this

    Nursetk4 replied to Nursetk4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. It is greatly

15. Momma said there will be days like this

    Nursetk4 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So today has been a fabulous day of feeling quite stupid. This transition period is definitely more than I bargained for. I guess it's when you finally think you have something figured out you are...