EclecticGal

EclecticGal specializes in OB GYN.

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1. Starting clinicals this week and I'm TERRIFIED!

   EclecticGal replied to MissCris's topic in General Students

   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...

2. Older student/ New nursing student

   EclecticGal replied to mihali05's topic in General Students

   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. ...

3. Swedish Nurse Residency for May 2014

   EclecticGal replied to sweetjane's topic in Washington

   I love working for Swedish and my unit. I really have no information about the NICU.

4. Swedish Nurse Residency for May 2014

   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...

5. Swedish Nurse Residency for May 2014

   EclecticGal replied to sweetjane's topic in Washington

   I can't say for the whole group but for the ones in my smaller group there was. They are training you for a job that they need filled.

6. Swedish Nurse Residency for May 2014

   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...

7. Swedish Nurse Residency for May 2014

   EclecticGal replied to sweetjane's topic in Washington

   You can ask, I don't know if I can answer all your questions, but I will try.

8. Swedish Nurse Residency for May 2014

   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...

9. Overslept on 1st clinical day...

   EclecticGal replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   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.

10. Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

    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...

11. Suggestions please, New grad asking for help

    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...

12. Just need to vent my worries

    EclecticGal replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    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...

13. New RN Job Probation Period:

    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...