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No. 60
Old Nov 02, 2009, 08:33 AM

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I don't understand why a temp agency would hire a new grad. We only learn so much in the school atmosphere. When an agency (or travel nurse, for that matter) is placed on a floor at a hospital, they aren't going to be trained or anything. They're expected to be able to function at an experienced level from the start.
How exactly would you get a year experience of hospital floor nurse work as a new grad before allowing your agency to place you on a hospital floor?
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No. 61
Old Nov 02, 2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovenursing2009 View Post
Ok, just to get this straight....I would NEVER allow that to happen to me. Just because I am a new grad doesn't mean I am stupid. I would never go onto a floor until I get experience of at least a year on my own. I hope no new grad is not that nieve. The agency I just got hired at puts me in flu shot clinics and sitter positions. Somewhat good experience, gives me networking possibilities and the pay is really good.

Thanks for trying to scare me out of stupidity, but it is not needed!!!!!
That type of agency is different than the type of work we've been talking about so don't be offended. Also, a couple of posters on here have made it sound like even as a new grad, they could handle it. Those of us with experience are just trying to help anyone who hasn't been around to avoid mistakes by taking on more than they can handle, resulting in loss of license and/or lawsuit. We are trying to help, not make anyone feel stupid.
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No. 62
from morte
Old Nov 02, 2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MedSurgeMess View Post
That type of agency is different than the type of work we've been talking about so don't be offended. Also, a couple of posters on here have made it sound like even as a new grad, they could handle it. Those of us with experience are just trying to help anyone who hasn't been around to avoid mistakes by taking on more than they can handle, resulting in loss of license and/or lawsuit. We are trying to help, not make anyone feel stupid.
................yes!
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No. 63
from nurse441
Old Nov 17, 2009, 02:59 AM

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Hi i'm a new grad and I got a call from a temp agency. They were planning on offering me a part time school nurse position.

The odd thing was, i swear school nurses need their Masters in Nursing, as well as some kind of certificate. But somehow this school does not require the school nurse to have that type of license, but only RN is sufficient. The agency i've been dealing with is not being upfront with me about the job situation. here i started a thread telling my story.

http://allnurses.com/general-nursing...ed-439545.html
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