bankssarn

bankssarn has 5 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics, Telemetry, Med-Surg.

Latest Activity

1. Med/Surg/ Telemetry

   bankssarn replied to rmd445's topic in New Nurse

   I have worked on both a telemetry unit and a med-surg unit. Honestly, there is a lot of overlap. The types of patients you see are going to depend on the size and location of your hospital, and whether the hospital has specific med-surg units. For ex...

2. Does this get better? Or can I make a switch now?

   bankssarn replied to firefightnnurse's topic in New Nurse

   Indeed, they do... I'm 5 years in and I'm still waiting for it to get better, OP, out of curiosity, are you working day shift or night shift? Maybe try another shift and see if that's a better fit? In my experience, nurses that typically work days ar...

3. I hate my first job

   bankssarn replied to jkel0912's topic in New Nurse

   OP, this was my experience as a brand new RN. I was working as a QMA in a nursing home, so I continued working there as a RN. I had, on average, 35-40 residents/patients. Most were diabetics and/or required tube feedings. We also had several bariatri...

4. What to expect on CICU?

   bankssarn replied to bankssarn's topic in CCU

   Thank you all for all of your suggestions!

5. What to expect on CICU?

   bankssarn posted a topic in CCU

   I just accepted a position on a coronary intensive care unit. I'm a fairly new nurse, with two years of RN experience, mostly on telemetry. I'm excited about this new opportunity, but also a little nervous. I've never worked in an ICU before. I don't...

6. Applying for work

   bankssarn replied to slivedroslegna's topic in Illinois

   I worked with a lady who was a nurse in the Phillipines and was only able to work as a med aide here in the states. If she wanted to work as a nurse, she would have to repeat her schooling. I am not certain what type of schooling she completed in the...

7. First job as a new grad!

   bankssarn replied to butterflygirl55's topic in Career Support

   Congrats, but it's telemetry. :) I got my start on tele as well. Great experience. Good luck.

8. obviously pregnant and need a job

   bankssarn replied to megan215's topic in LPN/LVN

   I got hired on a med-surg floor at 6.5 months along. I was obviously pregnant. However, my employer did not take me back after my maternity leave. Now I'm labeled as a 'job hopper' because I had 3 nursing jobs in one year. Sigh. Best of luck to you.

9. I want to be a CVIC nurse.

   bankssarn replied to bankssarn's topic in Cardiac

   Best of luck to you! I received an offer from CICU (totally unexpected) right before the holidays. I'm not sure that I'm going to take it, though.

10. Question for new grads...

    bankssarn replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in Career Support

    Absolutely. I only have my ASN and I had multiple offers right out of school. I've been a RN for about 2 years now, currently work FT in rehab and I have 2 offers that I'm thinking about. I've never had an issue securing employment. But like the othe...

11. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    bankssarn replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Location - Northern Indiana Pay rate - 19/hr Area/specialty - Rehab License - RN Degree - ASN Experience - Two years Status - FT Shift - 7a-7p Shift diff - No Manager or supervisor - No

12. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    bankssarn replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    That's wonderful. In my case, I work on a rehab unit where I am primarily alone (no one to relieve me so I can take a break). I can't just leave my patients unattended.

13. Frustrated no ATT yet (FL)

    bankssarn replied to NURSEKI's topic in NCLEX

    I graduated in December 2011 and didn't get my ATT until early February of 2012. I sent in my app before graduation. I think it had a a lot to do with the holidays. Hope you get it soon.

14. Getting a meal break

    bankssarn replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    No offense, but this seems trivial. You don't want to eat with someone you're assigned a break time with? At least you're getting a break... I have never worked L&D or postpartum, but when I worked med-surg, we covered our co-worker's 4-6 patient...

15. How many Christmases have you worked?

    bankssarn replied to Brian's topic in Rock

    Every year since I've been in healthcare. I started at age 19; I'm 28 now. It doesn't bother me. I was raised in a Jewish faith. I pick up Christmas if I happen to have it off.