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1. IV drop rate in the real world?

   greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Student Assist

   I didn't use a pump here, it was gtt/min. I guess maybe I should have just grabbed an extra pump. Next time I'll do that because the MAR did have the ml/hr, I guess that's easier. I couldn't piggyback it because it wasn't compatible with the hepar...

2. IV drop rate in the real world?

   greenfaery posted a topic in Student Assist

   I'm a new nurse on a busy progressive care unit but I am posting this in this area because I don't know where else to post it. My problem is that I'm having some difficulty with nursing school vs. real world nursing, and a recent problem I've had is...

3. Advice for new nurses

   greenfaery replied to IknowIcanRN's topic in New Nurse

   Most facilities require staff and students to go through training courses related to unit policies before doing clinical practice, therefore It was totally inappropriate for her to ask you to take the vital signs.

4. Questions for New Grads

   greenfaery replied to lifelearningrn's topic in New Nurse

   1. When did you graduate? May 2010 2. Do you have a BSN or ADN? ADN 3. Are you still looking for work? No. 4. If not, how long did it take you to find a job? 4 months (but I'm picky and only applied to a few places) 5. If you don't mind my asking, th...

5. There is hope!

   greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks! I found one not to far (40 min. drive each way).

6. There is hope!

   greenfaery posted a topic in New Nurse

   I was offered a full-time job this morning on a progressive care unit at a local hospital. I have a couple of things to say. First, I want to thank all the wonderful people on allnurses.com for such great advice and feedback. Especially Daytonite...

7. Advice?

   greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for all your advice. I just got a call this morning with job offer, full-time in a progressive care unit I'm so happy! I will probably learn the ropes here first, then later on look into ER. Thanks again!

8. Advice?

   greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

   GreyGull, again thanks for the insight. Critical care transport sounds awesome! I love the idea of being an RN but working outside of the hospital. I will also look into the EMT-B volunteer thing, that is just the sort of thing I'm looking for. :)

9. Advice?

   greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

   Huh, I haven't seen this hospital in my search for some reason, thanks Lunah! :)

10. What can I do to build up my resume as a future RN?

    greenfaery replied to swtchariot's topic in General Nursing

    If I could go back in time I would have gotten a job as an aid on the hospital and floor I was interested in after my first semester of nursing school. The main reason for that would be to network, get on the managers good side, and let them know wh...

11. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Lunah, my college (PVCC) offers an RN-to-paramedic program, but it's not something you can just get into, they require a certain amount or experience first. I love the idea of being a paramedic and RN, it seems like a good opportunity to escape the ...

12. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    The limited number of positions for new grads is the problem. I am not competitive because I have no healthcare experience. If I could go back in time, I would have become a tech first, then went to nursing school. Now I can't find a job doing eith...

13. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Wow, thanks for the insight GreyGull. And I do appreciate your positive outlook.

14. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, New Mexico would be my first choice if I had the luxury of moving, but I'm kind of stuck here And I don't even want to start in the ER, but I can't find a job willing to hire new grads in any dept or physician's office in this state! I was ...

15. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Lizzie. I'm actually surprised you got hired in a float pool, as the hospitals around here don't hire new grads to float, or even part-time or PRN. I'm willing to do anything besides LTC (I refuse to start my career with a 1:38 Rn:PT ratio),...