FNKA

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1. Asked to resign after 6 months

   FNKA replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

   I got the job guys! By the time I start this job, I've been out of nursing for 3 months. Its hard to think about but I really think this will be for the better. Its kind of funny actually; In my prior interviews, I tried to blow off why I left/resign...

2. Asked to resign after 6 months

   FNKA replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all so much for your responses. The response for why I left the picu that I got on here was really fantastic so I used it and worded it in a way that came across as really positive. She also asked why I didnt communicate better with my edu...

3. Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

   FNKA replied to PchezRN's topic in Career Support

   Thank you all so much for your responses. The response forwhy I left the picu that I got on here was really fantastic so I used it and worded it in a way that came across as really positive. She also asked why I didnt communicate better with my educ...

4. Asked to resign after 6 months

   FNKA replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

   Hey! Thank you so much for your response. I've had a couple interviews already. I'm interviewing with another hopital on a general peds floor next week. The nurse recruiter asked some tough questions when asking about my last position and I need a r...

5. Asked to resign after 6 months

   FNKA posted a topic in General Nursing

   I worked in the PICU for 6 months right out of nursing school. Just as a reference of what it was like...The unit hired 40 new grads within a 4 month period, 10 experienced nurses quit, 3 nurse educators quit. Through my 6 months orientation, I had ...

6. Asked to resign after 6 months

   FNKA posted a topic in Professionalism

   I worked in the PICU for 6 months right out of nursing school. Just as a reference of what it was like...The unit hired 40 new grads within a 4 month period, 10 experienced nurses quit, 3 nurse educators quit. Through my 6 months orientation, I had ...

7. ED after ICU?

   FNKA replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

   Hey, thanks for your long reply. I really appreciate your input. The reason why I had so many preceptors and the reason I thought it was unsafe was because the unit lost ~10 experienced nurses in 6 months and hired 40 new grads. I don't think I was r...

8. ED after ICU?

   FNKA replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you pkstien! Im sorry you had that experiene as well. Would you mind telling me how you transitioned? I'm trying to weigh my options going forward. Although I know that the second time likely wont be as bad, I know that ED nursing tend to have ...

9. ED after ICU?

   FNKA replied to FNKA's topic in General Nursing

   Hello! Thank you for responding. I didn't have problems with the acuity. I actually loved the high acuity, but the unit culture and lack of a proper orientation made it really hard for me. I also think my prioritization needed work; i often found mys...

10. ED after ICU?

    FNKA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I need some perspective. I'm a semi (?) new nurse. After starting int he PICU and a 6 month orientation and 17 preceptors, I decided to leave due to safety issues, lack of support, and bad unit culture. The unit kind of broke me down and destr...

11. UA MEPN 2018

    FNKA replied to futureepinurse's topic in Arizona

    Your GPA's are great, you'll definitely get in as long as you do decent on the HESI and the interview. I'd like to say that you can likely get into any nursing school with those stats and I'd recommend a different program than the one at the UofA for...

12. UA MEPN 2017

    FNKA replied to az827's topic in Arizona

    Don't worry people. They will most likely hold an interview workshop before the interview in Tucson. They did that last year and I assume they will do the same this year.

13. UA MEPN 2017

    FNKA replied to az827's topic in Arizona

    In the summer, I think its 7-10 days if I remember correctly. The winter break was the same as the rest of the university.

14. UA MEPN 2017

    FNKA replied to az827's topic in Arizona

    Nope, you do not get to choose, but they try to get you into every major hospital in town. However, in level 3, you get to choose a rotation which is exciting!

15. UA MEPN 2017

    FNKA replied to az827's topic in Arizona

    Hey! So our weeks really depend on which level you're in. The first level, you'll start front-loading with class Mon-Fri until august, then you'll start clinicals which are usually 2-3 days a week. You will be getting some help in level one with stud...