sarahsmile44

sarahsmile44 specializes in PICU/NICU/ER.

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1. ER and OR nursing

   sarahsmile44 replied to jwood15's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a very large hospital where ER jobs are abundant...even for new grads. The only way to get into an OR position here is to apply for the OR Nurse Residency. It's 26 weeks of classroom and clinical rotation. They pay is great and the hours...

2. Bedside nurses and pregnancy

   sarahsmile44 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   I'm almost 7 months along and still working full-time midnights 1900-0730. I plan on working right up until my induction date of August 11th, or spontaneous labor (hopefully that happens first!) I work on a very busy Ortho/MedSurg floor with lots o...

3. I get worried about my career choice....

   sarahsmile44 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

   I'm also a second-career nurse; graduating from school at 36. I left a Supervisor position at a major hospital here, to attend school. Second year into school, I went back to that hospital and worked as a nursing assistant, and when I completed my ...

4. Thankful for Awesome Nurses

   sarahsmile44 replied to Jammin' RN's topic in General Nursing

   Exactly!!! Even after a rough night, I still feel lucky because I know a lot of new grads in not-so-desirable situations. Keep it positive!

5. Thankful for Awesome Nurses

   sarahsmile44 replied to Jammin' RN's topic in General Nursing

   Me three!!! I am beyond BLESSED!!! I'm on an awesome unit with super friendly, helpful, experienced nurses and a bunch of new grads to bounce ideas off of =)

6. Not sure I want to do this

   sarahsmile44 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   My old floor sounds like what you're talking about. It was a NIGHTMARE. I didn't even apply there when I graduated. I would change departments. Give another unit a try. Where I'm at now is fabulous!! It's an ortho floor with a 5/6:1 ratio and g...

7. Nurse and CNA/PCT teamwork! Opinions?

   sarahsmile44 replied to panjia's topic in Relations

   I think that RN's that have previously worked as NA's can definitely understand what a physically and mentally demanding job it is! I worked as an NA and then as a Nurse Tech while in school. As an RN, it's hard for me not to run after all the call...

8. What can I expect while working at an Orthopedic Department?

   sarahsmile44 replied to avianale's topic in Orthopaedic

   What Ashley said!!! I LOVE MY ORTHO FLOOR!!!! Most patients have had surgery electively and are eager to get back to doing things on their own. They just need your help to maintain safety. Sure, we have some patients who are big babies, but just ...

9. New Grad With a Happy Vent =)

   sarahsmile44 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey all! Just wanted to insert a little positivity. I was a bit scared of my first nursing job because I've read lots of "new grad horror stories" of nurses "eating their young", no breaks, no time to go pee, lack of support and poor management. W...

10. Do you love Ortho?

    sarahsmile44 replied to sarahsmile44's topic in Orthopaedic

    Thank you for the comments! I'm super excited to start on the floor this Wednesday.

11. CNA/PCT during RN program

    sarahsmile44 replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    YES! If you can get a job as an NA/Nurse Tech...do it. I worked as an NA in and then as a Nurse Tech while in my second year of school. While I did choose to not stay on that floor (a lot of grad friends got hired on that floor with no problem), I...

12. Do you love Ortho?

    sarahsmile44 posted a topic in Orthopaedic

    I'm a new grad who has worked in the hospital for 13 years in management and then as a nurse aid/nurse tech and I'm about to start a new job on an Ortho floor. I turned down a few other jobs to take this one. I've heard nothing but great things abo...

13. New RN going into Ortho/Neuro

    sarahsmile44 replied to jewls67's topic in Orthopaedic

    I just got hired as a GN on an Ortho floor and start in a few weeks. I can't wait!! Good luck =)

14. Ortho orientation

    sarahsmile44 replied to MJB2010's topic in Orthopaedic

    I start as a GN on an Ortho floor in a few weeks. My new manager said I get 10 weeks...8 weeks on day shift and 2 weeks on nights, but I can ask for more time if I don't feel ready.

15. New grad starting on Surgical/Ortho floor

    sarahsmile44 replied to RainMom's topic in Orthopaedic

    Love this thread! I'm also a GN on an Ortho floor and I haven't started yet. Thanks for all the great posts. I'll be bookmarking this thread =) Congrats on the new jobs, ladies!