I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

[k-flo]

Hello everyone

I am currently facing a dilemma and I need some guidance. Today, I received a phone call to go in for an interview next week for a staff nurse position at a level 1 trauma center ER. I can't even say I am a new grad because I will graduate this May (they are aware of this) but my point is that I feel lucky to have been called for an interview this soon and this could be a once in a lifetime chance as this is also a magnet hospital and they will open a brand new 84 bed ER next year. The only BIG problem I have is that they are offering me to work the night shift and I really don't know how I feel about working nights. I have never worked nights before so I don't know how I will function. I asked about eventually switching to day shift and they said there is a wait list for that.

What should I do? This is one of the only two level 1 trauma centers in town and the other hospital will not consider new grads, they only hire nurses with at least 1 yr of ER experience. Would I be totally crazy to pass up this opportunity just because it's the night shift?

[Music in My Heart]

A ton.

Get a copy of Sheey's Manual of Emergency Care - fabulous reference book. I actually bought a copy for my kindle as well as the hard copy.

Get a copy of Jean Proehl's Emergency Nursing Procedures. I also have hard and ebook of this one, too

Wor,k hard, ask questions, do much more than is expected.

Get to the the docs and ancilliary folks as well as the nurses.

[k-flo]

A ton.

Get a copy of Sheey's Manual of Emergency Care - fabulous reference book. I actually bought a copy for my kindle as well as the hard copy.

Get a copy of Jean Proehl's Emergency Nursing Procedures. I also have hard and ebook of this one, too

Wor,k hard, ask questions, do much more than is expected.

Get to the the docs and ancilliary folks as well as the nurses.

Thank you! how about interpreting EKGs? I feel like nursing school did not do a very good job in that area, do you know where I can find some help with that?

[itsnowornever, BSN, RN]

Thank you! how about interpreting EKGs? I feel like nursing school did not do a very good job in that area, do you know where I can find some help with that?

Flexed.com they offer 12 lead classes

Posting from my phone, ease forgive my fat thumbs! :)

[Music in My Heart]

Thank you! how about interpreting EKGs? I feel like nursing school did not do a very good job in that area, do you know where I can find some help with that?

Two books by Tomas Garcia MD A book by Malcolom Thaler I don't care for Dale Dubin's book And the "Incredibly Easy" books sux.

[turnforthenurse, MSN, NP]

Two books by Tomas Garcia MD A book by Malcolom Thaler I don't care for Dale Dubin's book And the "Incredibly Easy" books sux.

The "Incredibly Easy" books are great, I think, but the EKG one could be better.

I personally like ECG Workout by Jane Huff RN. Very detailed but understandable and they give you A LOT of practice strips. For 12 leads, here is a free presentation from the AACN on recognizing and localizing MIs that I found to be very helpful: 12 Lead ECG Bootcamp Series: Using Case Studies To Interpret Ischemia, Injury & Infarction.

[k-flo]

I stumbled up on this old thread and just wanted to say 6 months of working in the ER and it has been the best experience of my life! I only had to work a whooping ONE night shift and then officially switched to days. My orientation period was amazing, so many supportive people! I've been on my own for 2 weeks now and I feel great. Love my job, thanks everyone for your replies and advice. :)