Sashakins

Sashakins specializes in Neurology.

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1. Do the first year blues go away?

   Sashakins replied to mellowish's topic in New Nurse

   It will get better. My first year I was the same way. I'm now 1 1/2 years into my nursing career. It gets much better. Just take it one day at a time. Remeber, it's always good to learn 1 new thing each day. Keep asking questions if you're not sure. ...

2. Feel incompetent

   Sashakins replied to sistasoul's topic in New Nurse

   I feel your pain. Hang in there, I am. We can do this!!!!!!

3. Can't find a job as new grad!!!

   Sashakins replied to jdorworth's topic in New Nurse

   Hello I have been unable to obtain a new grad nursing job. I have applied to several hospitals in different states and even agreed to take the NCLEX-RN for those states that are not compact states. I recently flew out to the east coast for an inte...

4. 'One year med/surg experience REQUIRED'

   Sashakins replied to trace_element's topic in General Nursing

   I have 2 weeks left of school and I cannot find a new grad position in my area. Very discouraging!

5. wi salary

   Sashakins replied to badgerbabe287's topic in Wisconsin

   I know SMH is starting at $28 Meriter $29 Wheaton Franciscian $22 in Milw. as of 4/25/08

6. Wheaton Franciscan St. Joseph'sor Aurora St. Luke's

   Sashakins replied to onyx77's topic in Wisconsin

   I just interviewed with WF and starting pay is $22 and the insurance is terrible. Thank goodness I received a "Dear John" letter. That would have meant a commute of 1 1/2 hrs.

7. I need encouragement.....

   Sashakins replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

   Ask yourself one question; What do I want to do? I, myself, do not like cleaning up vomit and wiping stool from someones bottom! Think about the patients, not yourself. Ask yourself; What would I feel like vomiting all over and needing help? Put yo...

8. uwm, uwmadison, or matc

   Sashakins replied to badgerbabe287's topic in Wisconsin

   I graduate from Madison Area Technical College in 2 weeks. The program has a long wait list, but the instructors are great. The administrators of MATC are not RN program friendly. MATC has increased the grade standards to pass the RN program only....