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Thank you all for your thoughtful responses. It is going to be a rough transition, but this is what I've worked so hard for. Time to be confident with what I do know and ask questions about things I...

Soon I will be off orientation and on my own. The realization has finally hit me and my anxiety is hindering my sleep... I think about it constantly and I am scared to death. Ive been told i'll be...

Sadly many hospitals rather pay for travelers than pay for benefits/other expenses that come along when employing FT/PT.

They usually glance at it during the interview. You can also reference it during the interview. Have the nurse manager keep the portfolio so they can look at it (hopefully!) after the interview as...

Look into obtaining certifications if you dont have them. ACLS/PALS, tele, IV therapy, etc

Hi AN, As a new grad RN, should I purchase my own malpractice insurance? I know that technically I am covered by the hospital I work at, but I have been told not to rely on them and to have my...

Hi AN, As a new grad RN, should I purchase my own malpractice insurance? I know that technically I am covered by the hospital I work at, but I have been told not to rely on them and to have my own...

I got a call today... So they are still making offers.

In my new grad porfolio I included the items below: Cover letter Resume List of references Letter of recs (3-4 is adequate) Transcript Copy of License Copy of Certifications...

I am so happy to have started following this forum prior to entering nursing school. The advice and support is amazing. I have officially landed my first RN (new grad) position at a local hospital...

Thank you sgp9! I will look into it!

Hi everyone! I am a new grad RN and I will soon be starting my first job on a cardiac step-down unit (CABG/MI/CATH/PPM, etc). I was hoping to get suggestions for a handy pocket book/guide that will...

One way to organize your report is to go through your information by systems (neuro, resp, cardiac, etc) making sure to include lines/drains/tubes where important. Then you can add any important...