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7 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Nursing Career
Georgia Price / NursingLink
7. Not Gathering Nurse Allies
We’ve all heard the phrase “Nurses eat their young” and many NursingLink members have said that is definitely true. But even with the drama that may occur, there is always room for friendship. Connecting with other nurses is a great way to avoid burnout, re-ignite your passion for nursing, and expand your knowledge. Whether it’s nurse friends at work or nurses from another facility, they will understand you like your non-nursing friends never will.
Nurse allies can benefit more than your mental health. They can help you advance your career by writing recommendations and finding job openings. It’s always good to have someone who’s looking out for you – and who better to do it than someone who can literally save your life!
sueshell
over 3 years ago
2 comments
great advice, thanks guys, Ill definately pass this on to my friends.
EMILYHAJ40
over 3 years ago
2 comments
good advice, I am an LVN working on my RN , finally taking some time for me. Wow it is hard sometimes, to say hey my family and career goals come first and someone else can do the extra shelf stocking, etc... etc... Lets all remember to care for ourselves today!! (me included)
mandersoto
over 3 years ago
6 comments
I am still trudging through nursing school and love seeing the worthy advice that is given on this site. Thanks for everything.
BlackDyamond
over 3 years ago
52 comments
After being in the nursing field for several years, i can definitely say that all of these seven mistakes are very much true....from burnout to back-bitting. Be the best, do not talk about things that don't relate to nursing, and always check your steps.
Bridge_4_the_People
over 3 years ago
44 comments
I have just taken my NCLEX-PN and anxiously waiting for the result.
Great Advices!!
I will make the frame with these golden advices for the rest of my nursing career.
Thanks to you all for the wisdom of life.
TracyC
over 3 years ago
2 comments
Thank you for sharing those comments for nursing as I plan to start school in spring of 2012.
Tolulope
over 3 years ago
186 comments
I surely will benefit from this and I will spread the message to other nurses.
Thank you very much, 'Nursinglink crew'
md2nurse
over 3 years ago
2 comments
Great advice! I am a new nurse and wasn't sure how long to stay with one specialty. The article really shed some light.
hmcunglesbee
over 3 years ago
2 comments
I have already made most of these mistakes . I wish someone told me before that they were mistakes.yeah and there should a nine don't let agency and travel nursing dilute your ability to prove the experience you have and stay versatile - experience can outdate like a loaf of bread at the supermarket depending on who's evaluating it .
Belabor
over 3 years ago
4 comments
There should be a #8: NEVER leave your nursing career to care for a loved one. Even if you take a refresher course most job posting state 1 year recent experience or experience within the last 5 years. Doesn't matter what you know, doesn't matter if you've taken a refresher course, doesn't matter if you have a Master's Degree, Management experience...you won't even be asked to interview. I know because I was interviewed and taken on a tour, told a panel interview would be set up...THEN someone noticed I'd been out of nursing longer than 1 year. Even with a letter articulating two clinical procedures discussed at interview, and no question that my management skills were excellent, there was another reason given and the job recended.
vivjohn
over 3 years ago
6 comments
Great article! I could relate to all of it as I have been a RN for 32 years. I could not have suurvived without those tips. I am currently working on my BSN then MSN.
I will continue to use the tips described in the article. Thanks for the refresher for us, the old nurses and thanks for the "heads up" for the new nurses.
meshabsnrn
over 3 years ago
2 comments
I took 5 years to get a through a 4 year BSN program and am happier it worked out that way. I don't think I was ready, I needed that extra year and I think I am a better person for it!>
Hilary
over 3 years ago
4 comments
Great advice! Switching specialities (as well as jobs) too often can be cause for concern to an employer. Doing your research up front is best. Thanks for sharing. -Hilary Kantor http://www.recruitingathcawest.com/
jstromain
over 3 years ago
6 comments
Great advice!
USAFlightMedic
over 3 years ago
86 comments
The best part is the articles reminds you that there are many different roads to take in nursing and hence no need to get burned out staying with one aspect of nursing your whole productive life unless your comfortable with that coarse.