I have worked in the hospital environment for 3.5 years, and I expect to graduate December 2012. I am really open-minded to all fields of nursing, but I am more interested in making critical care nursing, ER, or oncology my career.
Bellarara replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion
I am in the same position. Recently, I've had 2 PICCs go up the IJ. Another PICC nurse had the same trouble. When a PICC is inserted, the procedure has been completed, and CXR confirms it's in the IJ, what troubleshoot techniques would y'all recommen...
Wow, how rude. I wish he and others knew we are all colleagues. Yes, the market is really competitive, but that doesn't mean you have to lose mutual respect and civility towards each other.
Hello all, I am doing my preceptorship (6 week clinical rotation) in a local PACU. This was my first week, and I really enjoyed it! I would love to hear advice from both experienced and new PACU nurses. How do you prepare for the day? Any tips on tim...
Honestly, with the surplus of new graduates and the lack of new graduate positions, I would be interested in obtaining any nursing experience with or without pay. Like SNB1014 said, there are many volunteer nurses out there. Additionally, volunteerin...
Some schools have academic bankruptcy, where, if you have had at least a 3 year break from college, you can get a clean slate with your GPA/Transcript. Don't lose hope!
Hey everyone, I applied for Feb 2012 cohort a few days ago. Today, I noticed the entire application format was different (Career/Goals statement wasn't to be uploaded, but typed onto the application, etc.). I also didn't have to register the first ti...
Hey allnurses, I noticed Methodist offers one, but I haven't heard anything about the program, how the new grads liked it, etc. I was curious if I could get some feedback from others who have participated in any new grad residency programs in San An...
Bellarara replied to applejacks36's topic in Texas
Wow! That sounds like a horrible ordeal! I'm very sorry to hear what you went through, but I am glad you shared your experience with us. It was very insightful. It must have meant it wasn't meant to be and there is something out there for you way bet...