RNChrissy4

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1. What to do?

   RNChrissy4 replied to RN315's topic in Med-Surg

   If you do something you love you will never work a day in your life. I say go with your gut and do what you have always wanted to do. Maybe the psych. position is paying less now but that may not always be the case, and i have learned that money in...

2. New nurse - slightly over a year experience - how to get into Med Surge

   RNChrissy4 replied to jeffreyballentine's topic in Med-Surg

   From my experience searching for jobs med/surg floors are always hiring!! It sounds like you have great experience and are willing to try/do anything the job requires. All you need to do is apply and say exactly what you said here during an intervi...

3. Is it possible to get into a NICU?

   RNChrissy4 posted a topic in Pediatric

   Ive been working as a med/surg/tele nurse in a med/surg and observation unit for about 9 months now and it is NOT where I want to stay. I got into nursing with the desire to be a NICU nurse, that desire and passion has not gone away. I have been tr...

4. new grad unsure about nursing

   RNChrissy4 replied to KITER's topic in Career Support

   I can feel your pain!! Im also a new nurse, ive been on the job for about 8 months so it wasnt long ago that i was still orienting.... and terrified of EVERYTHING you just described!! I was afraid of not documenting correctly, doing a procedure wro...

5. To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

   RNChrissy4 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism

   I work at a public hospital in NY, i see medicaid/medicare used, abused, and taken for all it is worth on a daily basis. It is honestly sickening. You may say that im heartless but i think after the age of 18 you are an adult, you and you alone sho...

6. Where are all the young nurses?

   RNChrissy4 replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing

   We are here but as many people have said most places want 1 year of acute care experience, but if no one will hire you how do you get that experience?? I looked for 6 months before i found a place to take a chance on young (25) inexperienced me!! I...