First hospital job

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab, Med Surg, Home Care.

I applied for, on a whim, a casual call position at a local hospital. I didn't think I'd get an interiew, because I'm a new grad (December). But, I've been working for the last year as an LPN first and then RN since December in a very bust TCU/LTC. So, I did get an interview.

I do not have ACLS yet, and my experience with starting IVs is very limited. I was asked specifically about these, and pretty much figured I was out of the running :-( after that.

The preceptorship is a month long, pretty much full time :-) They called to offer me the position yesterday!!! I will be ACLS trained, and cross trained to other units after a few months (ER backup, L&D backup!) I'm thrilled!! It's only a few shifts a month after orientation, but it's a foot in the door, and a foot out of LTC, which although I'm glad it's been there, is very poor pay and not my first choice for a nursing environment.

I'm excited and nervous all at the same time.