ScrappinSpidey

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1. My feet hurt!

   ScrappinSpidey replied to mo54's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I went to a running store and had them analyze my foot. They recommended a shoe based on those tests and it has been spot on. I wear a stability shoe by New Balance. It isn't the most expensive or the cheapest. My feet/legs no longer hurt after m...

2. Frustrated at being new!

   ScrappinSpidey replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

   If you are still in contact with your friends from Nursing School, I highly recommend getting together with them at least once a month. A group of us have stayed in contact and get together to compare "war" stories. We all have the same feelings no...

3. I HATE My Job - Why did I ever go into Nursing?

   ScrappinSpidey replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in New Nurse

   I feel the same way. I work at a LTC Rehab facility on their med surg floor. I currently have 15 patients but Im also responsible for two other units that are run by LPNs. I am in way over my head and no amount of asking for help or extra training...

4. Night shift/..........new....report.......vent

   ScrappinSpidey replied to evolvingrn's topic in New Nurse

   This is the thing that drives me batty! Shift Wars. Someone always wants to start them. (not you) I think there is a huge misconception that night shifts are slower and don't need the help. Some nights this is very very true. Some nights I even...

5. Orientation, what's that like?

   ScrappinSpidey replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

   I work at a Rehab center/Care center. My orientation was 8 day shifts then I was put on nights by myself. Im only three months in as a new grad and already I can put charge RN on my resume. I won't lie...its scary. I have gone to my bosses and as...

6. New Grad about to go out in the world...

   ScrappinSpidey replied to tlg1971's topic in General Nursing

   Be prepared for others not understanding that you work night time hours, this includes administration. I work nights and I love them, but I hate the mandatory 2 hour monthly meeting that is held for the night shift because it is always after my 12 h...

7. Is it hard to get a job as a new grad?

   ScrappinSpidey replied to JenWork's topic in Arizona

   I can only speak for myself but yes it has been very difficult to get a job as a new grad and I work for a hospital! I had one place hire me, only to call me three days before my start date and change their minds. Most places see that I am a new gr...

8. Anyone Work with Juvenile Corrections? Looks like I have a job there!

   ScrappinSpidey posted a topic in Correctional

   I finally heard back from the state this week and they offered me a position at the Juvenile Correctional Facility. I am a new grad but am excited about this opportunity. When I interviewed we discussed the schedule and it is one I like, even thoug...

9. Two different Interviews..what questions should I be asking them?

   ScrappinSpidey replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in Correctional

   Thanks!! :) I think I will take it. Im very interested in a portion of the population and they have a need for me in that area. The interviewer and I talked a bit about it and Im very excited and hopeful. There are some downsides but at this poin...

10. Two different Interviews..what questions should I be asking them?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in Correctional

    Well I had both interviews. Out of the two, I would prefer the Juvie facility to the adult. The atmosphere's and the personalities of the interviewers were completely different. The interview for the adult facility was very educational. I am a n...

11. Two different Interviews..what questions should I be asking them?

    ScrappinSpidey posted a topic in Correctional

    I have two separate interviews with our state Correctional facilities this week. One is for an Adult facility and the other is for the Juvenile facility. I have read the thread regarding interview questions and Im studying those :) what Im lookin...

12. What are job prospects for new ADN grad in Phoenix?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona

    Don't give up! That is the first thing I wanted to say lol. I work for a Phoenix area hospital and they won't hire me either because of my new grad status. They all say, come back when you have 6 months or more. It sucks because I have been here ...

13. So who got a job and how?

    ScrappinSpidey replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in New Nurse

    I spent an entire day going to facilities, filling out applications and leaving my resume, cover letter and a page with references. Several of my fellow students also did this. I got a nibble at one of the placed while I was filling out the applica...

14. What to keep and what not to keep?

    ScrappinSpidey posted a topic in New Nurse

    I took my final this past week for my last semester of school. I passed :) With that comes lots of company to my house for graduation and my poor house hasn't been kept up to standards the last 2 years. Up till this past June I have been pretty or...

15. Question about Clinicals

    ScrappinSpidey replied to Adams_Mama_07's topic in General Students

    I forgot to add that with our school, the facility was the one who said when we could come in and pick out patients. I don't know how it is for you but that might factor in. I would check with your instructor before going in to see what they say. ...