About
Hi, I'm Ellen!
Throughout my career I've worked as a Registered Nurse on the floor in the ER and L&D, instructed clinical placements for RN & LPN students, managed a rural hospital, and now I'm an acute care nurse educator. I have been lucky enough to see some of my nursing students from clinical grow into incredible advocates for patients and the nursing profession. I would love the opportunity to help ease your transition into the working world!
Resources for New Grads
When I joined the nursing workforce 11 years ago, I was overwhelmed by the entire experience: the steep learning curve of clinical knowledge, developing time management skills, building confidence in effective communication with both staff and patients, and managing the fatigue of transitioning into shift work. I love to see new nurses thriving in their new roles- let me help you transition seamlessly!
Clinical Knowledge and Social Supports
Nursing is unique as it requires you to excel in both clinical knowledge as well as social/emotional skills. In a fast paced patient care environment, you need to provide safe and compassionate care while being pulled in many directions and developing your nursing process. Let me take away some of the stress by providing resources to prepare you for the real world of independent nursing. Not only will you find tidbits of pathophysiology and disease management, but self care strategies, tips for working shift work, and real world advice from senior nurses. Welcome to the New Grad Nurse Blog.