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Hi everyone! Next week will be my first week working in the ED! I previously worked 2 years on a Med-Surg/Tele unit. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of books to help me prepare? I've...

Just remember there is probably a wait list for a reason. I've honestly never heard anything good about Hondros, and I've never heard of Fortis. If the school does not already had accredidation, I...

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows anything about Firelands? I'm thinking of relocating back to Port Clinton, Ohio from Florida next year. At that time I will have 2 years of Med-Surg/Tele...

I was hired by physicians regional as a new grad in 2010, and they still hire new grads. There are just not many open positions because it is a small hospital. They will also be hiring seasonal...

I'm just wondering how much of a difference it makes to work as a nurse at a "Magnet" institution versus one that's not. I currently work in a "for profit" hospital where I feel the nurses are not...

I work on a med/surg/tele floor, and I'm not tele certified or ACLS. But it would be very beneficial, and the safe thing. My employer actually won't pay to certify me in either, because I was hired...

I'm currently working as a contact nurse on a med/surg/tele unit. At the end of my contract in May 2012, I will have almost a year and a half of acute care experience. I'm just wondering what is the...

So I've made it through my first year of nursing, and at this point I feel more confused than ever as to what I'm doing with my nursing career. I'm currently working on a med/surg/tele floor, and my...

I work nights on a med/surg/telemetry unit. I normally have 6 patients, occasionally 7. I've been working med/surg/telemetry for a year now, and have never had more than 7 patients. Even when I have...

I'm just getting ready to start my second seasonal contract with Physician's Regional in Naples. I was hired by them last year as a new grad. I don't know much about NCH, but if you are going to live...

I agree, try Southwest Florida. I was hired, in naples, on a med/surg/tele unit and I had no acute care experience. Also HHA in the area are pretty desperate for nurses.

When I applied last year, it took just a little under 2 months. Florida is kinda slowed compared to some other states.

I'm writing a paper on the benefits of becoming an ONA member. I was wondering if anyone here knows, can anyone become a member or is it limited to nurses?

I always do a head to toe assessment, with auscultation. Total assessment takes about 5 min. I do notice there are some nurses who NEVER carry a stethoscope, kinda scary!!

I've been in Naples for about a month now working as a traveling nurse at Physician's Regional. There is a lot of seasonal nurses down here, I think my hospital hired around 185. What hospital are...

That is very low. The lowest I would personally take would be $22.00/hr. A lot of home health agencies and LTC facilities are offering higher wages than hospitals. Plus, you probably wouldn't be...

I think a Thank You card is a nice gesture, I would wait until clinicals are over and give it to them privately.

I'm sorry that happened to you, but at least you did get some experience out of the situation. What part of Florida do you live in? A lot of hospitals in Florida are hiring seasonal nurses for 6...

I'm also a new grad relocating 1300 miles for Med/Surg position. I signed a 6 month contract, so if I don't like it after 6 months I can go back home and hopefully get a job!

I would just apply for med/surg positions. Most areas like ICU, ER, OR, etc. wanted a minimum of 2 years experience. I only have 3 months home health experience and they called me the next day for an...

My work also does this on a daily basis, and I can understand your frustration. If I don't answer the phone, I usually don't answer my phone and get a nasty message. If I have a lot going on, I will...

first off congrats on getting accepted into the nursing school of your choice! I really wouldn't spend a lot of time worrying about the job market right now, it's hard to predict where it's going to...

Naples, but you have to consider the cost of living there is considerably higher. Probably equals to be about the same I'm making here in Ohio.

I think the phrase "nurses eat their young" is accurate for a lot of new nurses (not just nurses <30) and nursing students. I've felt that way on several occasions and I know I'm not alone. To use my...

I'm 24 years old, and find this thread very offensive. Yes, there are <30 nurses who are lazy and call of work, but I'm sure there is an equal if not greater number of older nurses who do the same....