caramello

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1. It's kinda hard to apply those things we learn from school specially...

   caramello replied to Datu's topic in General Nursing

   how new are you? I'm reaching a year of nursing practice and trust me, that feeling goes away! Like a PP said, school is a foundation, but most of your learning is actually done on the floor!!! We all make stupid mistakes. Wanna hear some of mine? I ...

2. Transferring to another unit

   caramello replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

   yea... there's a million and one reasons people decide to leave their current unit. Mention something about wanting to broaden horizons, or learn a new field, or you want to challenge yourself a little more etc. No need to bring the coworkers into it...

3. Will never write order again w/o permission from doc

   caramello replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

   Wow... I don't write orders without talking to the dr first, no matter how late. I mean, its not really that bad to call anyway. Just make sure you're prepared "Sorry for waking you up, pt has a temp of 101.9 but nothing PRN, can I please have some t...

4. your favourite??

   caramello replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

   I love the satisfaction of a good looking, clean dressing that I just changed. I also love wound vacs. There's something so satisfying about turning on the vac and seeing the "low leak" level, haha. I'm like... YESSSSSS! I think I'll eventually go ba...

5. New grad needing advice on transitioning to working nights.....

   caramello replied to sunnyazgirl's topic in General Nursing

   I have found that if i just work my 3 nights in a row and knock it out, after that third night I stay up as long as I can, go to bed early that night and flip myself back into a day schedule for the rest of the week, lol. Works for me. Ex: Work sun, ...

6. New grad from out of state licensing question

   caramello replied to sheronep's topic in Georgia

   Yea that does actually!!! =)

7. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

   caramello replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida

   There appears to be quite a few job postings that I've seen for experienced nurses in Orlando, the problem is that the new graduates can't find placement anywhere as someone mentioned. I'm a new grad and have had experiences in ORMC (orlando health) ...

8. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

   caramello replied to chuckz's topic in New Nurse

   LOL, yea, mine was like that for a week until I realized I was getting all the same sort of information for each facility... recruiter, contact info, deadline, etc, so why not just stick it into a spread sheet. Once you create it, its actually WAAAY ...

9. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

   caramello replied to chuckz's topic in New Nurse

   Thats the second time you've said this. I've yet to see somebody (on this thread at least) say that about you. I know you don't MEAN to come off as being snide, but you are. People posting advice about applying to LTC facilities etc are doing it with...

10. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in New Nurse

    No, most applications weren't available until at least March. So I'd put that in my little excel spreadsheet: xxx hospital| Application opens March| Joe Recruiter (123) 456 - 7890 | Spoke to recruiter Jan 16th | Application deadline April 1st | Note...

11. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in New Nurse

    Understandable, however, think of how much mommy can provide to her daughter if she were to get that first job and work a year. Not to mention, advances in technology such as a webcamera. If you chose to move, and utilize the connections you made in ...

12. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in New Nurse

    Oh, thats really sad. Sorry, I didn't realize it was like that once you had graduated. It makes sense, but it still sucks. You worked hard for your nursing degree, why NOT stay where you have the connections and get a job? The hardest job to get is t...

13. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in New Nurse

    Thats actually an AWESOME idea, I NEVER thought of doing an online portfolio like that! Kudos to you, and congrats on your upcoming graduation =)

14. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in New Nurse

    How long have you been unemployed for? Have you thought to apply for an entry level clinical tech job, phlebotomist, or something, JUST to get your name in the system and your face seen by nurse managers. A majority of positions available don't get p...

15. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in New Nurse

    Or like I said before, show interest. I went to a hospital 500 miles away from where I live since I was in the area, and just met with the recruiter to talk to her about my interest and the program. That was it. I got an interview, and my friend who ...