CTtechorRN

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1. Didn't think it would be this tough

   CTtechorRN replied to Cdnbscn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I was in a similar situation after graduation- everyone vying for the same jobs with over-saturation to boot... I was eventually hired by the hospital where I trained. They tend to hire their students...

2. No more rudeness!

   CTtechorRN replied to WheatGerm's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I think that during clinicals, students have a very naive point of view and tend to be overly harsh. Its only once they get into the real world and get their hands dirty that they can be a little more...

3. Working 12's with small children

   CTtechorRN replied to karo07's topic in General Nursing

   Go team! Talk about busy... One thought is maybe he could only take one class at a time (or less credit hours) so that he has more time to handle home duties and time with the boys. And meal planning...

4. Is money everything in this profession?

   CTtechorRN replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

   "Overworked and under paid..." this is the phrase I grew accustomed to hearing growing up as the daughter of a dialysis RN. A nurse's job doesn't end when he/she clocks out for the day. This is also...

5. The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

   CTtechorRN replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   A patient's mom called me

6. HELP!! NEW nurse feel like Im getting eaten by sharks

   CTtechorRN replied to newbie9909's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Although I am in a different field, I too had a similar experience during my student/ orientation phase. I too have a very inquisitive nature and have to understand the "why" so I can understand the...