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1. When will "IT" click?!?

   njsmit.rn replied to njsmit.rn's topic in Emergency

   LOL!!! I am a Code Brown Queen! I was a CNA before I became a nurse, and I really praise and rely on my aides. Thank you so much for your advice!

2. When will "IT" click?!?

   njsmit.rn posted a topic in Emergency

   I'm new to ER...6 years prior med/surg...when will I get it? When should it click for me? I get so stressed out and am losing my confidence. I just keep hearing "stop freaking out"...but, I feel like I'm in way over my head! I no sooner get a rescue,...

3. Help!!! Floor nurse applied for ED position

   njsmit.rn replied to njsmit.rn's topic in Emergency

   Yes it is! Brand new! I will be a fish outta water at first...I'm sure. Wonder if many floor nurses make it in the wonderful world of ER?!?

4. Help!!! Floor nurse applied for ED position

   njsmit.rn replied to njsmit.rn's topic in Emergency

   Thank you so much! I know I have so much to learn, I just hope I've got what it takes to keep up!

5. Help!!! Floor nurse applied for ED position

   njsmit.rn replied to njsmit.rn's topic in Emergency

   Well, this seems surreal to me right now...I interviewed at 8:00am today, with both the Director and Asst. Director of ER. I thought I bombed it completely, cause I felt like I rambled too much. To my complete shock...at 3:00pm HR called me to offer ...

6. Help!!! Floor nurse applied for ED position

   njsmit.rn replied to njsmit.rn's topic in Emergency

   Thank you both so much for the advice and encouragement! It has been so long since I have interviewed...I am afraid I will ramble on and on. I am having a very hard time with the strengths & weaknesses question. Is there any Right answers ???

7. Help!!! Floor nurse applied for ED position

   njsmit.rn posted a topic in Emergency

   I have been a nurse for 6 years. Five years med/surg, one year same day surgery. I am yearning to be in a fast paced environment where I can learn and grow. I applied to our ED...now I am scared to death, cause I was called for an interview in the mo...