that is a good point, iluvivt. what does it take to get policies and procedures updated anyways? Evidence-based practice is always coming up with proven best ways to do things. In real life, how does EBP affect hospital policies... anyone? (New nu...
I recently went on an interview for a new graduate internship program and was invited back to job shadow on the floor. i brought a nice big fat bottle of GoldBond Ultimate hand lotion! It was so satisfying for me to see everyone on the floor enjoyi...
Hi! I'm also a new grad and I have been fortunate to go on 4 interviews so far since graduating. They included a new graduate internship program, a memory care center, a med-surg position and an assisted living center. All the interviewers knew I...
Hi everyone. I am recently graduated RN about to start my first job on a Med-surg floor on the night shift. I have worked evenings before (waitress) and I feel that I am at my most productive in the evening hours. And I am totally fine with working...
Hi! I would advise you to find a part time job in the medical field. I just graduated from nursing school w/no recent healthcare experience and it is a handicap, for sure! A tech job or nurses' aide job will allow you to network and hobnob w/ other...
OP- You made it through nursing school and you are on your way towards a new career! You are brave to ask for help (it's so scary to open yourself up to criticism, especially about something so important and personal as a resume and cover letter) ...
JulieL replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations
I totally agree with you that nursing and healthcare should not trend towards being "customer service oriented." I have been a waitress for many years, and just graduated this spring from nursing school, (and just took my NCLEX-RN today' yay!). One...
I've been a waitress most of my adult life, like many of you. I expected it to be very similar to nursing, with multi-tasking and being quick on your feet, etc. I was surprised at how demanding a nurse needs to be. It's not like "Can I get you so...
JulieL replied to Aviationurse's topic in Job Hunt
Aviationurse, I am a student nurse, and my class just finished a section on "Crisis." Crisis is not an event, it is an emotional response, according to our textbook by Vacarolis. A crisis is supposed to be self-limiting, lasting from 4 to 6 weeks, a...
Esme & others, Really informative! Thank you for taking the time to be so thorough. I am going to check out the link you provided. We had 6 hours of lecture this week about emergency room care, and this was not even mentioned.