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1. New Grad on Intermediate Care Unit

   monkeygoose replied to monkeygoose's topic in New Nurse

   Got the job on the Intermediate Care Unit-cannot wait to start, but still a little nervous!!!

2. Any tips for a new grad starting on an intermediate care unit

   monkeygoose replied to monkeygoose's topic in New Nurse

   I did get the job, start on Sept 10th. I think it is going to be amazing, but still a bit nervous!!!

3. Dumb things new nurses do....

   monkeygoose replied to OhioCCRN's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the funny story. I am a new grad starting on an Intermediate Care Unit. I hope I get a preceptor with a sense of humor as you did. We are all going to make mistakes, as I am sure they did too, so being able to laugh about it with your p...

4. Dumb things new nurses do....

   monkeygoose replied to OhioCCRN's topic in New Nurse

   I am just starting on an Intermediate Care Unit, I hope I get a preceptor that has the light-heartedness yours did. We are bound to make mistakes, and laughing makes it easier to deal with!!! Thanks for the great story!

5. Any tips for a new grad starting on an intermediate care unit

   monkeygoose replied to monkeygoose's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the tips, I will definitely do that. Writing down things always helped me in school, so that is a great suggestion. I am also going to check out a bookstore for a little pocket book that may have info regarding cardiac rhythms, vents and...

6. New Grad on Intermediate Care Unit

   monkeygoose replied to monkeygoose's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the encouragement!! I am ready to learn everything I can, but sometimes I feel like I am going to be back in school HA!!HA!! I will let you know the outcome of my 3rd interview tomorrow and I will definitely ask about how long the traini...

7. New Grad on Intermediate Care Unit

   monkeygoose posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi, I am a new graduate with an interview for an Intermediate Care Unit. A little scared when reading what type of patients may be on this unit. My clinical experience did not do ICU or Intermediate Care patients. Just wondering if anyone out ther...

8. Finally...I got the job!

   monkeygoose replied to AlishiaRN77's topic in Job Hunt

   So happy for you. I passed my boards on 6/6 and am just having my 3rd interview at a hospital. Sound promising, but it has been a long and frustrating time. CONGRATULATIONS and hope you do well.

9. Any tips for a new grad starting on an intermediate care unit

   monkeygoose replied to monkeygoose's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you much, the position is actually a 7:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. I never worked 3rd, but I think it will great for learning as you stated. Thanks for the input, I am hoping that I do find an awesome preceptor nurse, that will make the transition so...

10. Any tips for a new grad starting on an intermediate care unit

    monkeygoose posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hi. I am a new graduate nurse, I passed the NCLEX in June and had just 3 interviews so far. The one that I am excited about is coming up on Monday Aug. 27th. This will be the 2nd interview at this particular hospital. It is for an Intermediate Ca...