Please... take this advice... go straight to ICU. Just don't be scared about stupid stuff that some new grads are scared/nervous about (like priming IV tubing). Practice, read, learn, study do whatever it takes. Bust your bottom breathing in ICU mate...
While I believe your managers response was unprofessional to say the least, a bit exaggerated and maybe stems from disappointment more than anything else, I've been in a similar situation. I've gotten to the "other side" (new job) and realized everyt...
Heyyy there! Well, it may be easier to list the good ones since the hospitals with bad conditions are too many. I for one can vouch for Baptist Hospital system. The pay is decent, patient ratios are...sketchy. It really depends on which floor you wor...
mt9891 replied to Leanne62499's topic in NP Students
What is it that CRNA's like about their job so much? I don't know because I'm not even in ICU yet so I'm not sure what I would be exposed to but I do know certain things about myself and am wondering what would suit me best. So what is it about CRNA...
I love that you are making your life fit your dreams by having the opportunity to work in a different setting and continue with your passion. You ought to experience that satisfaction. Good for you and good luck. Be blessed.
Nailed it. I used to love bedside nursing, I used to be able to give TLC...worked in oncology 10 years and never comforted family while staying dry-eyed myself. Now that we are married to computers patient perception is they are secondary to document...
...Literally applied for 518+ (that's when I stopped counting) across the country in the span of 8 months. I was a new grad then (last year) and landed my first position in March of this year. Back at it now for a per diem position with 4 months of e...
I landed my first RN job in Jan. and I wanted to know your opinion on how to apply for a per diem position with just 4-5 months experience on my belt. I feel like I'm getting the jist of nursing and could take on a shift on a med-surg floor or someth...