caliheartRN

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1. New Grad anxiety

   caliheartRN replied to caliheartRN's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you all for your thoughtful responses. It is going to be a rough transition, but this is what I've worked so hard for. Time to be confident with what I do know and ask questions about things I dont know. 8 weeks flew by quicker than I expected!

2. New Grad anxiety

   caliheartRN posted a topic in New Nurse

   Soon I will be off orientation and on my own. The realization has finally hit me and my anxiety is hindering my sleep... I think about it constantly and I am scared to death. Ive been told i'll be fine on my own by preceptors, but I feel like I still...

3. Why so many travel positions?

   caliheartRN replied to mercedesbattista's topic in Career Support

   Sadly many hospitals rather pay for travelers than pay for benefits/other expenses that come along when employing FT/PT.

4. Portfolio Questions

   caliheartRN replied to justchill's topic in Job Hunt

   They usually glance at it during the interview. You can also reference it during the interview. Have the nurse manager keep the portfolio so they can look at it (hopefully!) after the interview as well. Goodluck!

5. What am I doing wrong? Or am I missing something?

   caliheartRN replied to AlmosttoRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Look into obtaining certifications if you dont have them. ACLS/PALS, tele, IV therapy, etc

6. Malpractice Insurance- needed?

   caliheartRN posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi AN, As a new grad RN, should I purchase my own malpractice insurance? I know that technically I am covered by the hospital I work at, but I have been told not to rely on them and to have my own to cover my license. Thoughts? What insurance woul...

7. New Grad malpractice insurance

   caliheartRN posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi AN, As a new grad RN, should I purchase my own malpractice insurance? I know that technically I am covered by the hospital I work at, but I have been told not to rely on them and to have my own to cover my license. Thoughts? What insurance would y...

8. Stanford New Grad Program Fall 2012

   caliheartRN replied to RNsc1's topic in California

   I got a call today... So they are still making offers.

9. Portfolio Questions

   caliheartRN replied to justchill's topic in Job Hunt

   In my new grad porfolio I included the items below: Cover letter Resume List of references Letter of recs (3-4 is adequate) Transcript Copy of License Copy of Certifications (BLS/ACLS/TELE/IV) I chose not to include copies of awards or projects whic...

10. Landed a New Grad Job!

    caliheartRN posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I am so happy to have started following this forum prior to entering nursing school. The advice and support is amazing. I have officially landed my first RN (new grad) position at a local hospital and wanted to share my experience. There is hope out...

11. New Nurse having trouble with report

    caliheartRN replied to MochafreakRN's topic in New Nurse

    One way to organize your report is to go through your information by systems (neuro, resp, cardiac, etc) making sure to include lines/drains/tubes where important. Then you can add any important events that happened that shift (Xrays/extra labs/proce...