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1. Is it better to have one preceptor or multiple preceptors in training?

   nurseandtell replied to Roberta123's topic in General Nursing

   If you are new, maybe one preceptor for the first few weeks would be appropriate to get your experience. After that, once you are able to get the hang of the flow of the ER, it would be beneficial to...

2. Denied every job so far as a new grad bsn

   nurseandtell replied to Tanny22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I think submitting an app is not enough! In this day and age it is so easy to submit and electronic application and call it day! Go out, cold call, get uncomfortable. Keep up that grind, its not...

3. Waking your patient when coming on shift?

   nurseandtell replied to Gardeninggirl's topic in General Nursing

   I think you have to wake up the patient to fully assess their neurological status. Although it might cause problems, especially at 0400, you have to do your assessment. They are in the hospital for...

4. A Creative Outlet

   nurseandtell replied to nurseandtell's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Where is the innovators

5. A Creative Outlet

   nurseandtell replied to nurseandtell's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Hi! I'm not sure if I spoke to you, but I definitely did pass by the booth to have a chat with you! I'm interested in contributing unique articles to

6. A Creative Outlet

   nurseandtell replied to nurseandtell's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Your blog has been an inspiration to me! I did have a chat with you at last years NNBA, and I am sure I will be going to the one in

7. A Creative Outlet

   nurseandtell replied to nurseandtell's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Wow thank you for the advice! The whole paragraph on what you said about have the articles and not pulling the trigger is exactly where I am! I have been agonizing over it for 2 years, but finally...

8. NCLEX Retake

   nurseandtell replied to emerz576's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   It sounds like you are doing the right things, by getting practice tools and a private tutor. It's okay to fail, we fail in all aspects of our life, but all that matters is how we bounce back....

9. A Creative Outlet

   nurseandtell replied to nurseandtell's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Yes I have it that book! I actually met them in person too they are awesome! Do you have a blog? I recommend starting one anyway, because I found that I always just put it on the back burner! Let me...

10. Missed Opportunity

    nurseandtell replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    If you would like to reapply I say go for it!! What do you have to lose my friend? If that is something you actually want, then why not go for it completely

11. Survey Monkey Employer Surveys.

    nurseandtell replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    @Emergent RN, I absolutely agree with you. The endless surveys online can become tedious and are often just to show some data! What do you think the best way is to communicate with an entire...

12. A Creative Outlet

    nurseandtell posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I've been struggling with nurse burnout for a while now and I've been pondering my next step. I attending NNBA Conference in Florida last year and was really inspired to create a blog. I think it...

13. Am I moving to fast?

    nurseandtell replied to dnurse14's topic in Nursing Career

    @dnurse14 like everyone has said go for it!!! I was almost in your exact position 1 year ago, moved to the ER and have been the happiest I have ever been going to work. Let us know how it goes!

14. Young nurse work problem

    nurseandtell replied to grace567's topic in General Nursing

    @grace567 I'm glad you have made the choice to change your situation. It sounds like you did the right thing by focusing on things you are able to do rather than wishing others would change. There...

15. How To Recover From Near Rock Bottom...

    nurseandtell replied to Snowana's topic in General Nursing

    @snowana. It sounds like you are going through an extremely tough time, especially because you cannot sleep at night. I admire the amount of years you have put in your work, 12 years is no joke....