newnurse012

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1. regional vs national accreditation

   newnurse012 posted a topic in ADN/BSN

   I am currently looking into RN to BSN programs. American Sentinel University has a very appealing online program which awards an experienced nurse 30 credits for a nursing license and another 30 credits for >2 years of experience. This means I cou...

2. for Geisinger Health System employees

   newnurse012 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   I was offered a job at Geisinger Health System and am not sure if I should accept or not. It would mean a bit of a move for me but that is a move I think I'd be willing to make if it's worth it. Anyone currently employed here and have any input on th...

3. Hopkins new hire

   newnurse012 replied to jlo6RN's topic in Maryland

   It seems pretty simple but as a new nurse, I wish someone would have reminded me that nurses are human... we all make mistakes. And knowing how to deal with mistakes is what will make you a better nurse. Despite what your fears tell you, it's possibl...

4. Interview - how long before follow-up call?

   newnurse012 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

   Ahh, I hate when they don't call after an interview as promised. I think it would be completely appropriate for you to call and followup at this point. Thursday has passed and you were told they would have a decision by then. Perhaps you'll be told t...

5. Am i the only crazy one who feels this way?

   newnurse012 replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

   I do like my unit but it is a high stress environment... we are frequently short staffed and I find myself taking work home with me every night. GMF stands for general med/surg floor.

6. New Job Is Pushing My Buttons

   newnurse012 replied to sweetsleep28's topic in Geriatric

   Sorry to hear that things are bothering you tonight. I know the feeling. Thankfully it does get better after a good night's sleep! :) As nurses, we are to provide whatever care necessary to make sure our patients are safe, well taken care of, and sat...

7. Am i the only crazy one who feels this way?

   newnurse012 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work full time as a GMF RN and often feel like I spend more time at work than at home. I've used vacation days, personal days, and holidays tactfully so that I get several weeks off this yr. I know I'm very blessed to have acquired so much time off...

8. is this what nursing is supposed to be like?

   newnurse012 replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

   What hospital/area were you hired at? I am looking to re-locate if it means safer staffing.

9. is this what nursing is supposed to be like?

   newnurse012 replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the feedback. It's encouraging to hear that it gets better with time! Was there less paperwork 26 or 30 years ago? I'm still fairly new, but it seems like a new flowsheet is added to our to-do-list every day. I hate that we are indirectly ...

10. is this what nursing is supposed to be like?

    newnurse012 replied to newnurse012's topic in General Nursing

    ...If you don't mind me asking, what area did you work in where you had such great patient/nurse ratios? Sounds heavenly to me : )

11. is this what nursing is supposed to be like?

    newnurse012 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What stands out in my mind is the fact that hospitals are a business and that they act just like every other business in the world. Staffing at the hospital floor I work at is not ok. Nurses are going home crying after their shifts due to the stress...

12. Where are all the jobs????

    newnurse012 replied to beatrice1's topic in Job Hunt

    I have a close friend who is a Medical Assistant... from what I have seen, clinics and doctors offices have started hiring MA's instead of nurse's because they are cheaper.

13. Where are all the jobs????

    newnurse012 replied to beatrice1's topic in Job Hunt

    i love what you say about having faith that God will see you through this time as well. :) if you're willing to re-locate, central PA has lots of jobs and recruiters are practically begging new grads to apply. wishing you the best...

14. Still Unemployed for 5 months and still counting

    newnurse012 replied to Chuvaaaaa's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if you're willing to re-locate but I know first hand that central PA is begging new grads to apply. On the up side, PA isn't too far from NJ. I'd recommend that you get a few yrs of experience in, even if it means re-locating. After that, yo...

15. New RN on busy med-surg/oncology floor

    newnurse012 replied to Bea1128's topic in Med-Surg

    I have been an RN on a medsurg floor for nearly 2 years and can honestly say, I know how you feel. I reassure you that it gets better and easier with time. Best advice I can give you is to stay calm and realize that you CAN do this. Even if you're fe...