new2nursing

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1. Should I leave the ICU?

   new2nursing replied to ladydi94956's topic in MICU

   Speaking from experience... I've been there and done that. I was a victim of an ICU nurse who ate their young(me). I didn't know what hit me, until one day I was at work and the next minute I was being called in to be told by the superviser that my w...

2. Need new job, Help!!!

   new2nursing replied to new2nursing's topic in General Nursing

   It took me a little while to get back online, but I'm back and with a new computer. It sounds very interesting to me.... Thanks for the tip..Erin RN

3. Need new job, Help!!!

   new2nursing posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have tried ICU, loved it :) but can't continue at that pace for too long. Left for better hours and took dialysis course. Have been doing it for 7 months now and have a love-hate relationship with this area. One day I like it the next I hate it. N...

4. dialysis

   new2nursing replied to new2nursing's topic in Urology

   Hi everyone, I am looking to get a little insight to the interview process and what to expect should I get an interview in the next week. Can anyone tell me what you were asked, and what things they ask? Thanks.....

5. dialysis

   new2nursing replied to new2nursing's topic in Urology

   Thanks everyone for opening my eyes . I would like some input however on what to expect in the interview process. I will keep you up to date to what happens. I have my fingers crossed I will in the very least get an interview, but hopeful on getting ...

6. Clinical questions

   new2nursing replied to Kim62's topic in General Nursing

   I don't understand why but I can only live by example set.So one should remind the nurses that DON'T EAT YOUR YOUNG

7. Clinical questions

   new2nursing replied to Kim62's topic in General Nursing

   I am a ICU nurse who is dealing with the older nurses eating their young right now. I have been hauled into the office and told of mistakes that the senior staff has done and not taken responsibility for and blame put on me. I have gotten the union i...

8. new "over 35" thread

   new2nursing replied to kats's topic in General Students

   Hi all, I am 42, Graduated last Sept.and am a mom of 5 boys. I not only survived the course but went on to become a ICU nurse directly finishing school, I did my senior in ICU and have been there 8.5 months now. And today I am looking for newer ventu...

9. Got To Vent! I really hate Cell phones!

   new2nursing replied to Totone656's topic in General Nursing

   Where I am working right now is in ICU, there we have our own HMO Doc's on staff 24hours. This one doc, carries around his cell phone and talks personal conversations all the time, yet no one says anything. We have everyone on monitors, most on vents...

10. dialysis

    new2nursing replied to new2nursing's topic in Urology

    Well, thanks for your input, it makes me feel somewhat at ease knowing what to expect now. Its always good to here someone elses opinion especially those of you who are experienced in this area. JMTMom you have been a great help, because I can relate...

11. dialysis

    new2nursing replied to new2nursing's topic in Urology

    With your help I have made up my mind. I am going to take the plunge. Tommorrow, I shall take my resume and apply. I am very excited about learning something new. Did you have to take a 9 week orientation. I will. 2 weeks correspondence(self study), ...

12. dialysis

    new2nursing replied to new2nursing's topic in Urology

    Thanks for the reply. You are much like me. I also went straight out of school last year into ICU. I like the excitement, but the people I work with are very caddy and talk behind peoples backs and that I wasn't prepared for. For sure it is the uncer...

13. dialysis

    new2nursing posted a topic in Urology

    Thinking of changing my job. Thinking of going from ICu nursing to dialysis. But I do not know anything about dialysis nursing. Anyone out there that can tell me if I am doing the right change. Very nervous of change. Is dialysis nursing interesting ...