lenochka14

I wanted to share my experience about a camp with you so that you are warned out of a terrible experience. I worked this summer for Long Lake Camp in Long Lake, NY. The staff was great and the kids were wonderful, but the administration is a whole different story. Constant talking down on us, lying to our faces, blaming us for things we didn't do, disagreeing with crucial nursing judgement on a consistent basis, and rarely listening to our concerns. The administration would take turns going on power trips over us- for what reason I am not sure. They have not been able to retain a single nurse so far and I know why. I still love being a nurse and I take pride in the fact that I still gave excellent medical care to all my patients this summer, but I will never return to Long Lake Camp again. All the other nurses that worked there with me said the same thing. We were shocked at the constant demeaning unprofessionalism. I am sure camp nursing can be great, but please, steer clear of Long Lake Camp.

I was extremely needlephobic all through nursing school (go figure) and still hate needles... So you can only imagine what I felt when I worked 5 months and didn't stick a single IV in. I avoided it like the PLAGUE. Month 8 of nursing, a fellow nurse tells me, "the people that are really good on this floor also had a first time and first fear and failed sticks. You won't be good if you don't try every time." Such a boost of confidence and the same day I stuck 2 IV's, one on an old man that was usually only ultrasound stick for everyone else. Ever since then I happily stick (or try to stick) everyone I possibly can. You'll learn what works for you and what doesn't, but only by sticking a lot. And you probably won't fail as much as you succeed. 😁