Landed a job at a hospital

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I accepted a job as a CNA part time on the med/surg floor last week. Today I went to HR and they informed me I was actually working on telemetry and would be floating to ICU PRN. I'm so nervous, I wasn't expecting this. The hospital is where I want to be, I've been trying for 6 months to land a job so I can work my way up after graduation. However, working telemetry/icu was not something I was prepared for. I start nursing school in Aug. and the hospital is willing to work with my schedule. Any tips? I don't want to step on any toes, I've heard telemetry was the worst floor to work on?? :confused:

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Specializes in LDRP.

it sounds like a great experience! you will learn a lot. they will definitely train you properly before just sending you out on your own, and if you have any questions just ask! im sur eyoull do great, good luck!

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Take it and run! From a nursing perspective, experience with tele and critical care patients is golden. When it comes time to apply for a nursing position, play up your experience. I think you find that if you work hard and are a team player, you can succeed just about anywhere. Also, let the nurses know you're a nursing student, and they are likely to teach you and show you some pretty cool stuff. Congratulations!

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Specializes in ICU / PCU / Telemetry / Oncology.

Do you know how many people would KILL to get a job like yours? Embrace it!!! ;)

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Specializes in CVICU, CCU, MICU.

I currently work on an ICU floor and love the experience it has given me. You will do fine anything you need to know they will teach you.

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Thanks for the replies. This is my first cna job so I'm a little nervous. I'm just going to soak up as much as I can and work as hard as I can. Thanks again!

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Specializes in Case Manager.
Do you know how many people would KILL to get a job like yours? Embrace it!!! ;)

I'm in the same boat essentially, minus the starting nursing school part (just completed first year). Just try and roll with the punches and learn as much as you can and come graduation, you'll have your "foot in the door" to get other RN jobs in the hospital.

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