I would definitely not start out in the CT OR or even the regular OR as an RN, way too specialized. I started out in the CVICU as a new grad and have done very well. In my opinion it would be difficult to go from OR to ICU because in OR you don't rea...
i definitely agree with switching to nights. i am a new grad (dec '09) who started working in my unit, a cardiac icu the week after my finals. i had started out orientation on 12 hr days shifts but i was just starting to completely dread going to wor...
blondieRN5 replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Relations
If it's been six months and your relationship is still "iffy" with your coworkers, I'd say start looking for a new job or try to switch to another shift. All the advice you are getting is great, but you shouldn't have to work that hard! Part of nursi...
1. What is your age? 24 2. How long have you been a nurse? A little over a month! (I just passed my NCLEX on Feb. 25!) 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? Yes! 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? A l...