DesertRosee

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1. COVID-19 Testing

   DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in COVID

   Yes, it’s honestly pretty scary. I was speaking to one of our providers about it and he said we would be at high risk if there was a covid+ patient who coughed while we were swabbing and all we had was a surgical mask on. Honestly my parents live wit...

2. COVID-19 Testing

   DesertRosee posted a topic in COVID

   So I’m torn. I’m the nursing supervisor at an urgent care facility. My boss just informed me we are to start COVID-19 testing in the near future. They have stocked us with disposable gowns and Home Depot safety glasses (insert eye roll) and surgical ...

3. Wanting to quit

   DesertRosee posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello all, I'm a new grad RN on a med-surg/tele unit. I'm on my second month of orientation and I've come to the realization that med-surg Nursing is not my niche. I think it's a combination of working med-surg and doing nights. I feel like I have no...

4. What would you do?

   DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Hunt

   I'm currently living with my parents. I plan on staying home for a couple of months to a year to save money, and then move. For the large hospital I didn't actually meet the unit manager for either unit that I could pick from. There was an HR lady at...

5. What would you do?

   DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Hunt

   That's a really great idea! Completing a shadow opportunity in each unit would definitely be beneficial in my decision making process. Thanks!

6. What would you do?

   DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Hunt

   Yeah the contract is throwing me off. That was one of my first choice hospitals, but I didn't know about the contract. I want to get two years of experience before I start travel Nursing anyways, but it's just scary to commit to something for two yea...

7. What would you do?

   DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Hunt

   The community hospital I'm referring isn't that small!! lol :) So I guess you would consider I‎t a regional hospital because I‎t has the units that you describe. Thank you for your advice!

8. What would you do?

   DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Job Hunt

   ThePrincessBride- Thank you for your advice! I really appreciate I‎t. I've never had to commute a long distance so I wasn't sure if an hour seemed long or not. I think this really boils down for me between a community hospital or large teaching hos...

9. What would you do?

   DesertRosee posted a topic in Job Hunt

   So, I have been truly fortunate to be offered two new grad positions. I would like some input about what you would do if you had to choose. First position: med-surg- I would Spend a week on two separate med-surg floors and pick which one I want to wo...

10. Maryland (DMV) new grad pay

    DesertRosee replied to DesertRosee's topic in Maryland

    Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time out to respond to my post, and your information was really helpful. I will be sure to check out the other post you suggested as well.

11. Maryland Hospital Starting Salaries

    DesertRosee replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland

    Any new salary information for Maryland or surrounding DMV area? I do have some info to add: Medstar St. Mary's hospital new grad pay 25.50-26.50 (BSN vs ADN) offers nights/weekend differentials

12. Maryland (DMV) new grad pay

    DesertRosee posted a topic in Maryland

    Does anyone have any up to date information on what the going rates are for new nurse graduates in the DMV area. I will be graduating in December and was curious about what the different hospitals in the area were starting out at. Thanks!

13. November 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    DesertRosee replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    I think the anesthesia wore off.

14. November 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    DesertRosee replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    Don't worry I saw this on YouTube, I can basically do the procedure myself.

15. I feel like Im going to fail clinical!!! what do I do

    DesertRosee replied to redruddi31's topic in General Students

    There are some quality videos on YouTube on how to complete a head to toe assessment.