Jenny for Nurse Ratchet 2013

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Originally posted by Miss Pie Well it's not the teaching as much as it is being in a position of somewhat more authority among my peers, and acting as a resource. The point of this role is to implement best practice and show staff how/why we do things. There are a lot of changes going on at my hospital, and of course everyone has been so resistant to it, so they have created this position to show people how/why the changes will benefit them/patient care etc. There's more to it, but yeah. It's just gonna be hard to inspire these people - I don't want anyone to resent me, especially being so "new".

I know this may sound corny but always make sure you're not coming too strong at your students and that you think of this difference in hierarchy as situational (they know things you don't, and vice versa). As long as you keep these two things in mind, there should be no problems. I mean...

Being younger than your students is seldom an easy thing though. It's just a matter of time until the know-alls (usually your age) flip out... the only way you can delay this unfortunate event is letting these types participate as much as possible - and being very careful when you correct them, otherwise they'll drag you into unnecessary debates and/or simply wreak havoc.

I turned it down. I know in my heart I'm not ready for this kind of role. Plus it occurred to me that the schedule doesn't work at all with other things I have planned over the next few months.

Phew. I actually feel really good about it...def would have been way beyond me. Heh.

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Originally posted by Miss Pie I turned it down. I know in my heart I'm not ready for this kind of role. Plus it occurred to me that the schedule doesn't work at all with other things I have planned over the next few months. Phew. I actually feel really good about it...def would have been way beyond me. Heh.

pussy.

that sounds like an excuse i would make.

It's the truth. It's not like I would get paid any more to do this job, so why take on more responsibility for something I feel unprepared to do? I'm interested in doing the best I can at whatever I take on, and I know I'm not the right person (yet) for this.

Most people doing this kind of job have at least 10 years of clinical experience and/or a master's degree. I have neither of those.

My manager appreciated my "self recognition". It's not like this kind of opportunity won't ever present itself again.

Surely there's more to life than how much money you make in your job though? If you find the extra sense of satisfaction of doing something complicated (and useful) outweighs the stress then it might be worth it then. Just because it gives you more money which is something you don't care about doesn't mean that that's a reason not to take it. I suppose you've implied it's something you might want to do in the future and that you're planning on doing it then so that makes sense.

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There's only 'more to life than money' after you make money.

Jesus psyshell you're a fucking moron.

American nurses are too hot. srsly.

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Originally posted by Psyshell Surely there's more to life than how much money you make in your job though? If you find the extra sense of satisfaction of doing something complicated (and useful) outweighs the stress then it might be worth it then. Just because it gives you more money which is something you don't care about doesn't mean that that's a reason not to take it. I suppose you've implied it's something you might want to do in the future and that you're planning on doing it then so that makes sense.

youre an idiot. She decided not to do it because she didnt feel ready for the job. It's called setting realistic goals. What the fuck does it matter to you??

that isn't goal setting

she was offered a post beyond her education because 1 person believes she is capable. She won't be offered that post ever again because that 1 person will most likely be slightly insulted , that person will assume you aren't interested and everyone else will require said education. When opportunities come knocking, answer the door. You can always go back to where you were. I get it if you reason is that you don't care and don't see yourself working in the field in 5 years. Anyways.

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