EKRN2014

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1. Reconsidering Nursing

   EKRN2014 replied to mestiza98's topic in New Nurse

   Don't underestimate yourself! Not everyone can "make a patient feel happy and comforted." That comes from truly caring about them, which not every nurse does (unfortunately). About the critical thinking part, when you are in a new situation, do you r...

2. Interview HELP!

   EKRN2014 replied to Calitokyicurn717's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi, I can't give you any specific advice about the hospital you're interviewing at, but one of the things that helped me was this YouTube video (assuming you're a new grad): At first, I thought her idea of ending the interview with saying that she ...

3. Quitting tomorrow, in panic

   EKRN2014 replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in New Nurse

   Angelica- It's too bad that your first nursing job has gone this way. I'm not sure of specifics but wish you the best. Even being fired from your first job, will not ruin your future. A "do not rehire" status doesn't show up on a background check, ju...

4. My 10 tips for a new RN or PCT

   EKRN2014 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Professionalism

   This may be satire, and unfortunately some of your statements may ring a lot of truth for some unfortunate new grads. However, there ARE more positive, supportive nursing jobs out there. Sometimes, you just have to get through a job that isn't that w...

5. Please help....

   EKRN2014 replied to Kat091177's topic in Career Support

   If this were my decision, I would look at each option closely. You have to ask yourself, how comfortable would you be in corrections? For me, personally, I know working in a prison isn't for me. Is pediatric nursing something you want to do? Pediatri...

6. Job Application Stress

   EKRN2014 replied to middleagednurse's topic in Job Hunt

   I can relate to this! Don't give up though. What helped me was to set a goal for each day (mine was 2 application per day). Also, it made it faster to have all of my information in front of me (references, etc) and I just customized the cover letter ...

7. Looking for new RN grad jobs in NYC

   EKRN2014 replied to Judo's topic in Job Hunt

   Judo- If you want to stay in NY, then focus your job applications on the more rural hospitals. I never had luck with the Albany hospitals, for example, even though other people say they do get back to eventually. Here's a link to every hospital in Ne...

8. Good grades, substandard clinical performance

   EKRN2014 replied to KiggyPupPuff's topic in General Students

   I agree with the previous posts. You're being too hard on yourself and dropping out of the program is excessive! Talk to your clinical instructor and see where you can improve. Follow up regularly with her/him and make sure that your meeting your pro...

9. Struggling And Unsure ... Temporarily

   EKRN2014 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

   I used the "Made Incredibly Easy" books in school and it really made a difference. I HIGHLY recommend them because I found my nursing text to be too dense (when I tried to sit through and read it without knowing anything about the topic, I probably o...

10. Finally!

    EKRN2014 replied to cassi_future_RN's topic in New Nurse

    Congratulations! I wish you the best in your residency program. It sounds like it will be a great opportunity and something that you truly deserve!

11. Children's nurse-worried about Maths

    EKRN2014 replied to Nurseofthefuture.x's topic in Career Support

    I wouldn't worry about the math. Yes, of course, you need to be able to do dosage calculations, especially for Pediatrics. However, my nursing program included a medical math class and made these EASY. Yes, at first they can seem a little overwhelmin...

12. Looking for new RN grad jobs in NYC

    EKRN2014 replied to Judo's topic in Job Hunt

    Judo- Unfortunately, NYC is very competitive for new grads. There are many, many nursing schools and this creates a surplus of new grads for the amount of jobs that are open to accepting a new graduate. It's too bad your school wasn't more open about...

13. how to get past new grad stereotype

    EKRN2014 replied to slhRN2014's topic in Job Hunt

    I think the only real way is to actually get experience ...I'm a new grad and it is tough. However, your tone of voice and how you phrase things in the interview really does make a difference. Try to focus on the positive and why you would make a goo...

14. References advice, non nursing background

    EKRN2014 replied to ArrowRN's topic in Job Hunt

    I would list your preceptor as a reference (that can actually be a great reference!). Also, you can use clinical instructors. I listed two of my clinical instructors who can speak positively about me clinically and personally. I also think a referenc...

15. Any advice is appreciated

    EKRN2014 replied to searchingNYRN's topic in Job Hunt

    I would say yes it's worth going forward in terms of getting your BSN. You could also move forward with your BSN and get a job though too. I live in New York State too. For those of us with less than one year of experience, it takes a while to hear b...