Just the other day I was in a patient room doing an assessment and guess what, I forgot my stethoscope. Do you know what happened? I ran out to the desk and got it and finished up with my assessment. It may feel really embarrassing now but really it...
Just because someone comes to a fast conclusion does not mean that is always the correct one. Critical thinking may take some time. Everyone comes to the table with their own strengths and also issues that will challenge them during nursing school. ...
EclecticGal replied to sweetjane's topic in Washington
During my residency I was given a schedule of my classes and simulations that was different from week to week. There was also a weekly list of computer modules that you are assigned to do and designated hours that were assigned to prepare for simula...
EclecticGal replied to sweetjane's topic in Washington
The second interview is a panel interview so there will be a few people in the room. The only advice I can give would be to think of different situations you encountered in clinical where you learned something new, dealt with conflict, made a mistak...
EclecticGal replied to sweetjane's topic in Washington
I completed the residency program with Swedish and am working on the floor where I was trained. Most nurses work 3 12 hour shifts a week, nights after the residency is complete. I am not sure if everyone does. You are paid for all the time you spen...
I was always so worried that I would oversleep I found myself waking up all night long before a clinical. I loved the quarter we had an afternoon/evening time slot.
EclecticGal replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing
I am a new grad that was lucky enough to get hired in L&D so it is not impossible. If it is your goal than you should really try to position yourself in such a way that you have an edge over other applicants. I think trying to become a CNA is a...
EclecticGal replied to Just and R.N's topic in Job Hunt
Have you contacted people in person or just applied via the internet? I know that I was able to get one interview by e-mailing the Nurse Manager of the department I had submitted an application to. Some of my peers went to facilities, resumes in ha...
So just take a moment and breathe and say to yourself it will be O.K.. I am a recent grad, 44 years old, 4 kids and married for 17 years too. I have had all the same worries that you have had except for the what if I am to old. I am not sure why I...
EclecticGal replied to pumpkinspice555's topic in New Nurse
I am a new grad too and recently started my first job. Where I work there is a 6 month probationary period for all new grads. It makes me nervous too, in fact I haven't quit my other job yet because of that. I would say to you that focus on being s...