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1. New ED nurse

   jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

   hello thanks for posting! how is your orientation going so far? I'm on my 3rd week of orientation.i agree i am super nervous about alone once orientation is over but i hope and pray i feel atlas 50%...

2. New ED nurse

   jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

   wow thats great advice thanks so much. this actually eases my nerves because it assures me that i am actually picking up on some type of routine for example, all the questions you said about chest...

3. New ED nurse

   jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

   Yes!! I definitely see exactly what you are saying with the focused assessment. I've learned that with some patients I don't even place my stethoscope on their skin lol let alone MY actual hands....

4. New ED nurse

   jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

   thanks for replying! and thank you for such good advice. after my last shift i definitely came to the conclusion that i need to some how make a brain sheet. unlike the floor where i am used to the...

5. New ED nurse

   jv713 replied to jv713's topic in Emergency

   thanks so much for responding! i figured some people probably felt this way but i am so bad at comparing myself to others.. when i look at others from my training group some feel way more confident...

6. New ED nurse

   jv713 posted a topic in Emergency

   hi everyone! thought i would make a blog and see if any fellow ER nurses could give me some advice. i have 1 year experience in a postpartum floor. decided to make the switch to ED because i realized...

7. florida hospital or orlando health for new grad pay

   jv713 replied to nats2012's topic in Florida Nursing

   Hi! I have a interview tomorrow with EDNIP. Can you tell me a little bit about this program?! I have been a nurse for 8 months now on a postpartum floor. Just want to make sure this EDNIP program is a...

8. Changing specialties. Is it possible?

   jv713 replied to Kcv19's topic in General Nursing

   Hello! any luck on your switching?! I currently am in the exact same position as you!!! I currently work on a mother baby post partum floor. Brand new nurse as well with now 6 months experience. But...

9. How competitive are the FL Hospital GN program

   jv713 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey everyone, I am currently a senior in UCF's BSN program and I was thinking of applying to GN programs closer to graduation in May. I was wondering if anyone could help me out on a few questions?...

10. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats you all!!!! I remember how emotional I was when I got my acceptance email. It was the best news of my life! So... now you must enjoy your summer because once fall comes nursing school will be...

11. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Clinicals are fun but exhausting! I have not yet experienced a 12 hour clinical... But the 8/9 hour long clinicals went be quick for me! So I can't imagine the 12 hours being too bad. But they are...

12. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    My advice to incoming students is to be prepared...relax because it is totally do-able...don't get too intimidated (I know it's hard not too) and have fun!!!! :) also to try and get as much as sleep...

13. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey guys I am in class with MsFrance as well :) I would like to give you my input as well... First semester was tough because it was a lot of getting used too... The course material isn't too bad it...

14. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would honestly say 2 - 3 days a week would be preferred at least for the 1st semester! I know I could have juggled 1 more shift per week the first semester, but I was okay money wise for just the 2,...

15. UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

    jv713 replied to missind33's topic in Florida Nursing

    Oh you are welcome! I remember being in your same place this time last year, I had so many mixed emotions! How many days a week do you work?? I would good with just working my double on Saturday! My...