Chloe07

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1. Have I waited too long after graduation??!

   Chloe07 replied to kurlyy1's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you very much for your help! Chloe

2. Or Nurses

   Chloe07 replied to biker nurse's topic in Operating Room

   I too only had a couple of days in the OR during nursing school (I graduated May 2006). I really enjoyed the short time I had there and thought I would give the OR a try as my first job. I like working in a team and am super organized, so from first ...

3. Have I waited too long after graduation??!

   Chloe07 replied to kurlyy1's topic in New Nurse

   caliotter3 - Where do you recommend looking for flu clinic positions? Thank you Chloe

4. From OR to Dialysis?

   Chloe07 posted a topic in Urology

   I have a job offer with a Hemodialysis unit at a large Midwest teaching hospital where I work and am trying to decide whether to accept it or not. The job would float inpatient (RN only) to outpatient (RNs and techs) + call. I graduated last May via...

5. I posted this in general discussion as well.

   Chloe07 replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Operating Room

   I agree with you completely, mcmike55. I'm a new nurse (although an older one - this is my second career) and am beginning to realize that the OR is probably not the best place for me. However, I can't say enough good about the nurses on my team. The...

6. Stick it out in the OR or not?

   Chloe07 replied to Chloe07's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you for all the advice and encouragement! I really appreciate it. Chloe

7. New mom cant decide to work 2 or 3 12's

   Chloe07 replied to RN_Amanda's topic in Career Support

   I was in a similar situation just a few months ago. I was hired full-time (days) but have a 10 month old baby boy at home that I missed so much. He's in daycare - and although I really like the woman - it's still daycare. About a month after I start...

8. Stick it out in the OR or not?

   Chloe07 replied to Chloe07's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you for the words of encouragement. I haven't said anything to my nm or educator - I want to give it more time to see if it gets better. I had a really good day today and my preceptor said I did awesome (although I still feel pretty clueless an...

9. Stick it out in the OR or not?

   Chloe07 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I am writing to request some advice from other OR nurses. I am wondering if the challenges/frustrations I am dealing with are fairly normal - especially for a new nurse - or if it's an indication that the OR is a not a great fit for me. I am a 2n...