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  1. License of Endorsement for NY? Where do I begin?

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  2. Moving to NYC - 1 year experience BSN

    I graduated in May 2013 I am currently applying for New York state licensure (from the Midwest). By the time everything is processed and I start applying I will have just over a year of acute care hospital experience (June is my one year mark) on a c...
  3. Certifications within First Year after Licensure

    I don't know whether you have to be licensed to have ACLS but most of it is giving push medications and electricity for code situations that I would assume other hospital workers could not perform. I didn't feel like i was missing out not having it u...
  4. Certifications within First Year after Licensure

    Most of my certifications I could get for free through work. I have worked with my employer just over 6 months and have so far done BLS, ACLS and am planning on getting stroke certified next. Most new grads don't come out with a plethora of certs. An...
  5. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Geographic location: Southeastern Wisconsin Pay rate: $23.35 + $3 night differential In which area / specialty do you work? Cardiac-Medical What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? BSN How...
  6. Grad nurse residency wants 3 year commitment

    I bet that many many more hospitals will start doing this in the future. And I am super glad mine wasn't one of them. D:
  7. 22+ years of experience and I can't find a job

    My cardiac unit is currently lacking experienced nurses bc we've had a mass exodus but it doesn't look like you did much floor nursing?
  8. Already frustrated on my 4th day off orientation...

    I am a new grad and definitely work with nurses that "should have done more" every shift. But I definitely wouldn't judge someone who had been off orientation for 4 days. I do however judge my classmate who started at the same time as me who always ...
  9. I Feel like a bad nurse. Feedback please

    I just recently started having suggestions for doctors and I've been working 5 months haha. You have to hear some before you can give 'em... yeah?
  10. Insulin Error

    Interesting seeing the different responses on this. I think the best advice would be to call the doc next time. I would have held it for sure though.
  11. I need a career adivce on changing unit

    Being defensive when someone gives you useful advice is not the best way to deal with criticism. I agree that you could work on your writing. Currently trying to imagine respecting someone in admin who believes typing in an intelligent and coherent m...
  12. Stop calling me sweetie! - How to get respect as a new nurse

    I've had this problem with CNAs not reporting vitals as well. ESPECIALLY new ones. What I try to do is just reinforce over and over why it's important without being a *****. For instance, last night I heard an excuse that my aid was "too busy" to cal...
  13. I just want to share my experience with you all. After this week I will be off orientation and officially on my own. I started work in early June on a Cardiac floor, orientating on days (5 pts) but actually hired for nights (6 pts). Over the past 2 m...
  14. The Breaking Point

    I work nights and how I handle my 8 & 10 PM meds is I give them both at 9 (so med pass is 8:30-9:30) since I have an hour leway in each direction. That is as long as they can be safely given together. Saves tons of time and helps me get everyone'...
  15. I just want you to know that those of us up to 4 patients at this time don't feel like we can handle it all. We are just as flustered as you are. I got put on 5 a few days ago for the first time and I was completely overwhelmed. It is NOT just you. M...