March 2017 – Neonurse

21 March, 2017

Tips for an Easy Transition on a New Unit

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Whether it is your first job as a nurse or you are a seasoned one, starting a new job requires patience, humility, and openness. You are walking into a well established, well oiled machine or so it seems. While there remains room for improvement in every unit, how you offer your thoughts and suggestions will determine how you are initially received. There is a delicate balance between proving your worth and coming across as a know it all. Here are just a few suggestions to help you smoothly acclimate to your new unit.

Tips for an Easy Transition on a New Unit

14 March, 2017

Packing Essentials for the First Time Travel Nurse

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If there is one thing I have learned in my travels, it is to embrace minimalism. On my first assignment I tried to pack my entire apartment. It was like I was moving out entirely. I packed every photo, piece of clothing, pair of shoes, cleaning item, and on and on. With each subsequent assignment I realized that I did not need my vacuum, pots, pans, or dishes. I learned to use what I was given. That being said, there are a few musts that should be on every travel nurse’s packing list.

Packing Essentials for the First Time Travel Nurse

8 March, 2017

Tips for Surviving Nursing School

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Most nurses can recall the trials and tribulations of nursing school. The first day they attempt to weed out the weak ones by simply reviewing the syllabus. You are told to quit your job, forget any social life until you graduate, and prepare to study every waking moment of your life. They give every scenario that is a possible ground for expulsion from the program. You may go home feeling like a failure before even starting. Don’t!! Go home, cry if you need to, sleep it off, and wake up to the fact that you can do this. You will do this! How? Here are just a few tips….

Tips for Surviving Nursing School

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