Posts Tagged ‘Mindset’
Rookie Wit & Wisdom
Rae, RN
I know that it is frustrating trying to find a nursing job right now for new graduates. I've been looking for over a year now.
I graduated in 2007 with my BSN and passed the NCLEX. I had a few job offers before I graduated from school, but the effects of the economy eliminated those opportunities. I haven't been picky looking for opportunities. I have been [...]
Seasoned with Sage
By Jason R. Thrift, RN, BSN,1/20/09
Nursing is all about learning. If you think it's all about the patient, then you're missing the big picture.
I remember one of my clinical instructors praising me for a care plan I had written; it received the highest grade that particular week. Her caveat: listen and learn during clinical so I could improve.
Laziness prevailed.
The next week, I wrote essentially the same care plan. This time [...]
Reality Unscripted
Jana RN, 1/14/09
Have you taken a job that sounded perfect only to find out you were sadly mistaken?
I have often talked about how much I love my job. I work in a family practice office and have worked there for nine years. I love the staff and the docs. I love (most of) the patients. In fact, even the patients I don't like that much I have [...]
Seasoned with Sage
Related: Anger, Caring, Conflict, Delegation, Emotions, Expectations, Failure, Mindset, New Nurse, Nursing Shortage, Patients, Stress, Support, Time
I went to work: 14 surgical patients. The nurse assistant called in sick and they couldn't find a replacement for the first four hours of my shift.
The day didn’t start out great—-and soon got worse.
That day I asked the hospital cleaning crew to mop up some fresh vomit. "We don't clean up body fluids," she replied. I tried to borrow her mop to clean it [...]
Rookie Wit & Wisdom
Erica Amason, RN
Bad days. Everyone has them. Coming from an emotional female, I would know! I have had MANY nights at work when I just didn't want to be there!
It wasn't until I worked all night with any EXTREMELY agitated RN that I realized how MY bad mood affects everyone I work with.
It was so contagious! I came in to work in the ICU that night in [...]
Videos
Related: Authority, Communication, Conflict, Emotions, Feedback, Feelings, Learning, Mindset, New Grad, New Nurse, New Nurse Tips, Nurse Support, Orientation, Orientee, Preceptor, Problem Solving
If you're tempted to ask for a new preceptor, watch this video first. Experienced preceptor Kim Rapper, RN, BSN, suggests you ask these questions to help you determine if you ought to persevere in the relationship or seek a preceptor who will equip you for your future.
Reality Unscripted
Jana RN, 9/10/08
In the gazillion years I've been a nurse, I'm happy to report that I've learned a lot. Some from nursing school. Some from other nurses. Some from study. Some from patients.
And hard as it may be for you to hear, lots has been from my docs.
I call them "my docs" because I've spent most of my career in a family practice [...]
Reality Unscripted
Jana RN, 7/3/08
Related: Anxiety, Attitude, Emotions, Expectations, Fear, Feelings, Mindset, New Grad, New Nurse, Seasoned Nurses, Stress, Student Nurse, Success
I do my best thinking in the shower. I should probably take more. Yesterday I was thinking about a friend who got married over the weekend and the new season of life she's entered. New nurse, new bride, new stress.
Here's the thing about seasons. They come and they go. That's important to remember. Especially the going part. Some [...]
Rookie Wit & Wisdom
Anonymous, 6-09-08
I am an RN studying to be a Physician Assistant. I have been training in the medical model for PA school after my nursing school education. I’ve essentially sat in on the training of both MDs and RNs and can tell you stereotypes are ingrained on both sides.
Doctors are groomed to expect to have nurses “bugging” them for orders, calling them with useless and non-important [...]
Precepting
Keeping your experience positive by what you say.
By Kim Rapper, RN
Related: Attitude, Gossip, Mindset, Motivation, New Grad, New Nurse, New Nurse Tips, Nurse Relationships, Orientee, Preceptor, Professionalism, Respect
Contrary to nursing legend, preceptors aren’t villains. They want you to succeed, and, if given the chance, could be your best advocate. After all, most of them have volunteered for the job or have been identified by their manager as the type of person who would be able to help you best. When preceptor-new nurse relationships get to the point of intervention, it’s not always [...]
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