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1. Failure in Med surg

   Joy4RN replied to Joy4RN's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you all for your input! I am working on my assertiveness/confidence and I agree it's a vital trait in nursing. Also, thanks for the encouragement. I am a new grad and I definitely agree that there is a reality shock for new nurses vs. nursing s...

2. Failure in Med surg

   Joy4RN replied to Joy4RN's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks everyone for your input. I am looking for another job currently that will be slower paced. I believe nursing may not be for me.

3. Failure in Med surg

   Joy4RN posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi all! I am a new grad that just graduated in May of this year. This is my first job in the hospital setting. When I was looking for nursing jobs post graduation, I decided I would start in Med surg because it was the thing to do, my teachers told m...

4. Best books for pacu beginners

   Joy4RN replied to Joy4RN's topic in PACU

   Thanks for your input! I have been reading past threads about the post surgical unit and I agree there should be a lot for me to learn. However, I really enjoy learning! :) I job shadowed this unit before I was offered a job and I loved it. Also, I w...

5. Best books for pacu beginners

   Joy4RN replied to Joy4RN's topic in PACU

   I will have to definitely check out that book! Thank you both! Do you have any advice for a new grad on the PACU floor? I've heard that many people say it is like a mini ICU is this true? Any advice is appreciated! 🙂

6. Best books for pacu beginners

   Joy4RN posted a topic in PACU

   Hello fellow PACU nurses! I am a newbie when it comes to the PACU and I really like educating myself when it comes to anything dealing with Nursing! With that being said, what are some great PACU books for beginners? I have heard that Perianesthesia ...

7. New Grad overwhelmed by job search. Should I give up?

   Joy4RN replied to 1newgrad's topic in Stress 101

   I just read your post and I couldn't help but think you ARE cut out for this profession. You passed nursing, which is one of the hardest professions and just because you can't find a job right now does not mean this is the end of the road for you! Ke...

8. New Grad on PACU Floor! Much help needed

   Joy4RN replied to Joy4RN's topic in PACU

   Okay thank you! I really like the second forum. Any information on PACU nursing and becoming a new grad nurse is beneficial to me. If anyone knows of any good books to prepare myself for my first year of nursing or for PACU, please let me know. 😀

9. New Grad on PACU Floor! Much help needed

   Joy4RN posted a topic in PACU

   The chances of me working in a PACU/post surgical unit in May, may become a reality in a few short months. I have been researching on google and reading articles whether new grads should work in this unit. I love to learn new things and I am determin...