SCgirl22

SCgirl22 has 2 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg/Telemetry.

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1. Orientation?

   SCgirl22 replied to Keila's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Six weeks for a new grad, particularly in a high risk/specialty area like L&D, is definitely not enough in my opinion...I got 3 months on orientation (and this was not even specialty- i worked gen med). Even after I was alone, I was still schedul...

2. GN: start in med surg or specialty??

   SCgirl22 replied to JGarner37's topic in Career Support

   Do what you feel will make you happy. I did the so-called mandatory med-surg and I've spent a lot of time regretting it. I wasted 2 years going to a job that I don't really enjoy and sometimes even dread. I've learned a lot, but looking back wish...

3. Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

   SCgirl22 replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

   I have definitely seen corners cut on my floor. I am one of the few nurses who carries a stethescope. I have always wondered how they know bowel sounds are present or lungs are clear/ diminished w/o auscultating them. Are they sticking their ears ...

4. Need help deciding on job change

   SCgirl22 replied to loooreee's topic in Ambulatory

   Why not apply for the position? At the very least, you go to the interview, find out more about what would be involved, and then say no if it doesn't seem like a good fit! I know how you feel, I've been burned out for a while and will be starting a ...

5. How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

   SCgirl22 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

   I would be wary of a job that did not offer extensive orientation for a new grad. Not only will it be "overwhelming" but letting you go on your own too soon could put your newly earned license on the line. Will you have an option to extend orientat...

6. Tough job decisions!

   SCgirl22 replied to SCgirl22's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice guys. I have accepted the job offer. I pray that this is where I am supposed to be and that I will fit in. Even if it doesn't work out long term, I'm sure the experience will make me more well rounded as a nurse. While I'm ...

7. How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

   SCgirl22 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

   I just accepted a new job and I had a similar situation. I committed a year ago to be in a friend's wedding which is about 2 months from now. I did not mention it in the interview. Post offer, and after reviewing their PTO/vacation policies, I let...

8. Tossing Your Cookies...

   SCgirl22 replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

   oh yes, and I forgot to mention, I hate when patients call you to their room to "show you" some gigantic treasure that they hacked up or blew out of their nose. the site of it sitting there in the tissue i find really disgusting. Really, you don't ...

9. Tossing Your Cookies...

   SCgirl22 replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

   OMG this thread is fantastic. I laughed so hard I literally cried!!! Emptying bedpans and puke buckets definitely gets me as well...something about that kerplunk in the toilet, and I'm always afraid it might splash up and get me! I had two nursing ...

10. Tough job decisions!

    SCgirl22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm contemplating accepting a job offer in an outpatient surgery center. I got the offer today, less $$$ by about $3 per hour- but 8 hours more per pay period. Benefits are similar, but not quite as many perks as my current facility (like free CEs,...

11. MedSurg vs. Other.......

    SCgirl22 replied to PatiencePlease's topic in General Nursing

    Go for what you want to do! There are plenty of hospitals that take new grads into specialty areas and train extensively. Positions are competitive but they are out there. I made the mistake of taking a med-surg job and guess what, I'm still ther...

12. question for those of you who take melatonin

    SCgirl22 replied to Charlotte205's topic in General Nursing

    I found it to be very helpful when I worked nights. Took it when I got home from work, ate/showered, then off to bed! I would not start with the whole tablet! I had the 3mg tabs and I would oversleep. I slept for 14 hours once after taking it!!! Half...

13. Postpartum to Medsurg, am I crazy?

    SCgirl22 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 years in med surg and the anxiety is still overwhelming at times. I know how to do my job, and I have certainly learned a lot but if I had to start over again I would not have settled for this job. I feel trapped! That said, definitely D...

14. I'm FINALLY doing it

    SCgirl22 replied to mama0306's topic in Texas

    Just a heads up that some of the larger hospitals here in Houston are only wanting to hire BSNs now as new grads for their residency programs. I think due to magnet status. I personally don't understand it because I know many amazing ADN nurses, bu...

15. i am confused if would i rather go back in the philippines and continue nursing there

    SCgirl22 replied to mayoUNO's topic in General Nursing

    Well I don't know about Hawaii, but I have many co-workers who were educated in the Philippines and are now RNs here in the states (I am in Texas). They are all excellent nurses and they say it is much cheaper to complete your education there as oppo...