mich321

mich321

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  1. Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

    It sounds like hospital B is very supportive of new graduates since there is a one year residency. A supportive environment is worth SO much more than being able to say "I work for a very prestigious hospital."
  2. Most embarrassing mistake you've ever made

    I've done a lot of embarrassing things. Last time I worked, I was starting to ask a pt to tell me his name and birthdate when my phone started ringing. I ignored the phone, but asked the pt to tell me his "name and phone number". His wife and daughte...
  3. Need some opinions.....what to do?

    Yes, I would try to stay on PRN or part-time at my current job if at all possible in order to avoid "burning bridges". Thanks for the advice!
  4. Need some opinions.....what to do?

    There was no sign-on bonus, so I wouldn't need to pay back any money. The consequence of breaking the commitment is that I would not be eligible for re-hire. (And of course, having the guilt of it on my conscience!) I'm not sure what I could change a...
  5. I have been working as an RN for one year on a med-surg/stepdown floor. I didn't really want to work in this area of nursing, but that is what was available after graduation and I knew it would be good experience.....and it has been good experience. ...
  6. Sorry if this was already posted by someone, but I saw this video today and found it inspiring. The hospital employees in this video all wore pink gloves to promote breast cancer awareness and choreographed a dance to go along with the gloves. It was...
  7. Straight into casual pool after graduating..

    If you have a chance to be part of a new grad program/internship, take it! The first year of nursing is SO overwhelming. You will need the support! If you start in the casual pool, you will likely be on your own after a very short period of time. Goo...
  8. Laid off RNs?

    There were some nurses laid off in the summer from the hospital where I work. They were nurses who helped with admits/discharges and transported pts to procedures on monitors. It was sad!
  9. "Para-nursing"

    I had never heard the term "para-nursing", so I did a quick google search just to see what I could find. It appears that some countries use the term para-nursing to describe the role of a CNA or Patient Care Assistant/Tech. I don't believe that a Res...
  10. my night ended in tears......any help?

    You are not alone! I cried twice during orientation, and I didn't even wait until the end of the shift! It's ok, it happens. Nursing is stressful and overwhelming, and you need an outlet for that. It is NOT your fault the test didn't get done the day...
  11. Finally made up my mind to get the IM vaccination yesterday. My arm is a little sore today. No other problems!
  12. What will promote you from Staff Nurse I to SN II??

    I believe each hospital/facility has its own clinical ladder for advancement from novice to expert nurse (level I-V). You would probably have to check with your hospital for specifics.
  13. I felt the same way when I was off orientation and probably for the first 3 months on my own until I switched to night shift. Night shift has been much better for me!
  14. how long do i feel like an idiot?

    It's been about 9 months for me. I have some days where I feel somewhat confident and some days where I feel like I really don't know anything yet. I know I'll never know it all though, so I just keep asking questions and looking things up!
  15. the next flu vaccine scandal

    ABC news tonight stated that one of the companies donated 100 doses of the vaccine to a children's hospital in new york.