SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr

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  1. Are you insulted????

    SummerGarden replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    no, i am not insulted. if you want to go off to medical school or become a dental hygienist i will say, "more power to you!" i do not encourage people to become nurses who do not want to be. i get...

  2. would you apply for this job?

    SummerGarden replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, within hospitals that have Pyxis systems, what you have described is what goes on. Every nurse that pulls a narc must perform a count unless the system spits out the narc. In the case where...

  3. Nurse bullying

    SummerGarden replied to racastellanos's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    op: i have been a target at my last job. i agree, we can decide to be a victim. in any case, i do not know if all bullies are jealous. my former bully had 8 years of experience to my 2. she also was...

  4. Many New Grads......

    SummerGarden replied to Weebee's topic in General Nursing

    work life as a nurse can be bad because of the complications of high acuity patients and the environment. however, life as a new grad can be worse due to everything else! for example, many new grads...

  5. Did you leave soon after your "One Year"?

    SummerGarden replied to RNDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    as a second career person i always paid attention to the big picture of the floor. i observed my co-workers, the turnover rate, the other new grads, the staffing ratio, the acuity, equipment...

  6. Switching Careers-Any ABSN programs that allow pre-reqs to be taken after accepted?

    SummerGarden replied to Engineer2Nurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    also, there are not many jobs for new nurses (called new grads) in most areas. before quitting a nice paying job that covers your current financial obligations to pursue more debt and a new career in...

  7. Did you leave soon after your "One Year"?

    SummerGarden replied to RNDreamer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yes, which is why most of us who have posted that we landed jobs right away. all of us had good reasons. i personally do not know of a single new nurse that left a position he/she liked. there was...

  8. New Grad, don't want to work in hospital

    SummerGarden replied to ladybuglouRN's topic in General Nursing

    not all hospitals shifts are 12 hours... some are 10 hours and 4 days a week while others are 8 hours 5 days a week. the shift schedules depend on the facility and the department's management... to...

  9. How do I stall?

    SummerGarden replied to luv2b_a_nurs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    is the specialty position that is more desirable to you with another hospital? if not, then your chance of landing the other job is probably slim. directors within the same hospitals talk. if your...

  10. Relocating for the elusive first RN job

    SummerGarden replied to sbostonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    is the job good paying? maybe you can fly home to visit more often then not. ultimately, this is up to you two, as you stated. keep in mind; it is common for couples to be apart due a particular job...

  11. Good news for a change..I'm promoted to charge nurse and nurse educator for my unit!

    SummerGarden replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    OP: CONGRATS!!! I am excited for you

  12. What is a typical RNs schedule?

    SummerGarden replied to wnb4's topic in General Nursing

    op: i have worked in two different facilities where i was hired to work one shift and at times was moved to different shifts. i also have been given a week notice when i was to change a shift or to...

  13. OMG! Why??!!

    SummerGarden replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    i doubt that you will be just standing around with nothing to do. different shifts have different priorities outside of an er setting. for example, you may have to audit charts or order tests for the...

  14. overworked and exhausted

    SummerGarden replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    op: it sounds like a bad place to work. if i were you (and i was once... i worked a similar floor when i started as a new grad), i would be looking for a new job. in the meantime, follow the rules and...

  15. Need Advice for New Grad Resigned after 5 months

    SummerGarden replied to Millerstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    op: are you a non-rehire? if not, you have better options then you think. if you go the route of working med surg first, then you may easily have a shot. you need only inform them that you wish to...

  16. It finally happened!!

    SummerGarden replied to Itsme13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!!

  17. True that a lot of new nurses quit r/t stress and misconceptions of what nurses do?

    SummerGarden replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    no it is not true. first of all, there was not a high drop out rate in nursing school where i went to school. there was a high failure rate. i only know of two that dropped out in first semester...

  18. A Bit of Irony Pertaining to Organ Donors

    SummerGarden replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    i understand this mentality. i have relatives who think the same. now that i am an emergency trauma nurse i found that their fears are unfounded. when people roll in and we get report while trying to...

  19. New grad--old story: I am in orientation hell.

    SummerGarden replied to smwiller's topic in General Nursing

    yes, also document your efforts to get along with her and your efforts in letting her know of her behaviors. you may need them if she tries to berate you to your manager and make it seem like you are...

  20. New grad--old story: I am in orientation hell.

    SummerGarden replied to smwiller's topic in General Nursing

    op: good title!!! your story is old, but new. i am sorry you have a hard time with these preceptors. as long as this preceptor is fair to you, then do not complain. yes, i understand the snide...

  21. Almost a year in and more scared than before

    SummerGarden replied to aerorunner80's topic in First Year After Licensure

    probably, i will be starting another job at a higher level er! i am sure my new environment will make me feel like a new grad all over again! by the way, thank you for writing that you appreciate my...

  22. Help! Need advise! I just resigned!

    SummerGarden replied to NrsKyssez's topic in General Nursing

    thank you!!! this is very nice to know!!! i honestly think i feel what a lottery winner must feel because of my new job. i will not be surprised if i breakdown and cry from joy after finishing my...

  23. Help! Need advise! I just resigned!

    SummerGarden replied to NrsKyssez's topic in General Nursing

    do not call out. i am in the last few days left of my two weeks too. we can make it through together!!! besides, you made it this far, went through many more shifts then the few you have left, so...

  24. I notice a trend...

    SummerGarden replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    i think some of you (those of you suggesting that the op buys food or whatever) are confusing bullies/mean girls with harmless gossips. there is a difference. if the op is dealing with bullies,...

  25. I notice a trend...

    SummerGarden replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    i basically had the same problem as you have described when i first started working at my current place of employment. i am leaving in a week after working there well over a year... i would have left...