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Need words of encouragement

Posted By: newmt on 2007-12-11
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How did you guys feel when you got your first job?  I feel like I am doing horrible.  I am getting feedback from QA and I have all these little mistakes that I'm not catching.  I know that criticism helps you to fine tune yourself but I feel like I am doing bad.  It is only my second day but I'm just afraid I'm going to be let go.  I might be overreacting but I wanted to see if any of you guys felt the same way.  I just need some words of encouragement.  Thanks!


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Encouragement
Hang in there. I know it's difficult when you are starting out. I remember I was scared to death when I started as a MT. Say a little prayer, smile and remember this is all a learning process and don't give up. Big hugs.
encouragement
Hi there,
Email me if you like and I can get you in touch with a friend of mine who runs an internship. It is unpaid but it is excellent training and really helped me get my foot in the door as everyone is asking for experience. If they see that you stuck out a 5 to 6 month unpaid internship, then they know you are serious about your work. Let me know if you want some further info!
God bless!

Jan Setzer
Thanks for the encouragement... :-)
Should I just do as much as I can and leave the blanks?  Or email the owner and let her know I'm having a difficult time...?
Thanks for the encouragement!
And congratulations on passing! :)
All the encouragement in the world
and all the positive thinking anyone can muster will not make up for a poor education or lack of skills. When people try to explain to folks who've made a poor choice of schools that they will have difficulty with finding and keeping a job, they're not being mean. They're trying to point out that long-term success and job security will require further investment in time and money for proper training. The truth is just the truth, it's not mean. Just because you don't hear what you want to hear ("don't worry, everything will be all right, just try really hard and be really positive and you can turn limited skills and a poor education into a high income working only one hour a day while your baby plays in your lap") doesn't mean that anyone is being unkind. The cruelty is in the unrealistic Pollyanna "advice", not in the truth.
well, you certainly have a way with words
something in the journalism field? Your writing is exquisite...I have so enjoyed reading your posts...I think you're much too talented a writer to waste your time MTing...Just IMHO, of course...good luck with whatever you choose, I'm sure you'll be a HUGE success...
Words to live by...
Thanks so much for the info!!!! I love discovering how to make my life "easier" and to have someone give so freely of the knowledge they have obtained over years of experience. It is very helpful. Thank you!!!!
I can't figure out how to add words
Anybody use this program with any success?
Your words are idle gossip
Once again, where is your PROOF. There is no, nor has there ever been a class action lawsuit because there is no basis for one, never has been.
How many words=Typed Page.....
Does anyone know the standard number of typed words that equals one typed page?  I know this varies, but anyone have an idea?
And Stedman's Ortho and Rehab words is a Must!! nm
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Per your own words, you're having a hard time.
Obviously you weren't trained correctly if you can't understand what the doctor is saying. Regardless, a lousy 36 reports and a piece of paper doesn't mean much. You're going to have to handle the truth one day.
The accreditation is actually the government's terminology. In other words, if (sm)
a school is "accreditated" it allows the student to apply for PEL grants, government loans, etc. Otherwise, they are private schools and not subjected to the government's way of running their program, etc., and the student is not eligible for the loans and grants that an "accreditated" school would be. This is no means changes whether the school is good or poor, just means whether or not they allow the government to dictate how they operate.
Are you using an expander? Are you using it for entire phrases, and not just words?
It also makes a difference if you have the same dictators a lot, or if you have different ones all the time. But still, phrases like "alert and oriented x3" and "The patient was prepped and draped in normal sterile fashion." can be done with just a few keystrokes.

Are you staying in your chair, and staying focused on your work, not checking emails, etc.? (This is a problem I have, I get distracted easily, especially if I hit a hard or boring part!)
Simple words like "grammar" are NOT what a spellchecker is for. Not if you have "excellent
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The new Quick Look Drug Book and the Saunders Pharm Words come
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You were "lucky enough" - your words. Who wants to spend that much money & rely on luck? NM
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For phrases, not just words, the Medical Phrase Index is wonderful for newbies. Get it used! nm
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Sted's Ortho/Rehab Words, a lab word book, and at least 1 drug book. nm
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Yes, the Rad book is good, as is the Ortho & Rehab words. A drug book helps or one on CD. Book mark
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