SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. How to become OR RN w/ only 2 years exp?

    SummerGarden replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    my friends, who also had two years of work experience in another area were able to land a job in the or by starting out in pre-op holding. it may not be your ideal position, but it is a start. if you...

  2. Should new grads start in ICU?

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

    do not worry... a year or two on a good step-down unit (one that actually has post cardiac cath and post open heart sxs) will help you to get into critical care unit later. you will be surprised how...

  3. Almost a year in and more scared than before

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

    yep, this is why i remained on this forum. after 1 year of work experience i felt worse, not better because i knew more and i realized how i could have harmed someone that entire year due to my lack...

  4. Excited about shadowing opportunity but.....what to wear??

    SummerGarden replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Nursing Career

    true, if you are told to shadow as part of your interview process. i have yet to have this happen to me, but if this is the case for the op, then yes, he/she should wear scrubs. otherwise, if you...

  5. The application process

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

    if you are talking about going around the online process to hand in an application and resume to someone in hr (basically break their rules and bypass the filter) that is not a good thing to do. hr...

  6. Excited about shadowing opportunity but.....what to wear??

    SummerGarden replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Nursing Career

    op: no one (future co-workers in particular) are really impressed as you think with people who jump in to do dirty things when he/she is trying to get a job. they are used to seeing former and current...

  7. Job Searching Advice for New Grad

    SummerGarden replied to waynej506's topic in First Year After Licensure

    oh, yes, the filters!!! this is why i have not landed a job outside of acute care. i was hoping to find a prn in psych but i do not have one year experience in that area as a nurse. like the others...

  8. push back/cancel with no pay

    SummerGarden replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    No, it is not. That is a simple answer to a complicated

  9. NEW DON ?

    SummerGarden replied to jagquarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow!!! Well, this is why I tell people to make friends in the right places. You do not have to be the best candidate of good character or of sound mind if you know the right people! I am kidding......

  10. How can an rn with no nursing experience be a supervisor

    SummerGarden replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes, my apologies if you were being sarcastic. it is hard to tell on this forum without the

  11. How can an rn with no nursing experience be a supervisor

    SummerGarden replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    has this been your experience as a nurse? if so, it sounds nice. unfortunately, i have experienced new grad supervisors who quit within 8 weeks because either a patient was harmed or a patient was...

  12. How can an rn with no nursing experience be a supervisor

    SummerGarden replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i have experienced this in other fields too, but nursing is not the same. supervisors who have to provide patient care, but have no work experience are dangerous. if the supervisor did not have to...

  13. How can an rn with no nursing experience be a supervisor

    SummerGarden replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    op: yes, your expectations of a supervisor are valid! however, like the others mentioned, he/she has a degree, a license, is a warm body, and is cheaper then a rn with experience, so he/she was...

  14. Does this make sense?

    SummerGarden replied to FutureRN618's topic in General Nursing

    op: msn/mba combo degrees are what are preferred... usually clinical administrative nursing positions require msns. mbas alone will land you the non-clinical positions that do not require a candidate...

  15. Employed

    SummerGarden replied to Sunny Lioness's topic in General Nursing

    OP:

  16. Nervous New Grad

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

    op: nursing is a negative feedback field!!! you will hear more negatives then positives about your abilities to provide proper patient care. if you want to build your confidence, you will need to pay...

  17. quit my job woes, must rant!

    SummerGarden replied to RNme123's topic in General Nursing

    op: my er has a poor orientation for anyone (new nurse or not). also, there are no protocols, it is very disorganized (all of the supplies are scattered throughout the er and there are supplies for...

  18. How do I get a job? 'RN who lacks experience'

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

    ok, so houston is not a good place. thanks for posting. i have friends who landed jobs in san antonio without problems. others i know have landed jobs in the rural areas of texas in specialty areas...

  19. Got a job interview, in Kenosha WI. Anyone know this place?

    SummerGarden replied to Jenni811's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congrats!! if no one here is able to respond to your question, check out the wi forum. try searching the hospital name to see if any threads pop up. then post follow up questions on a separate thread...

  20. Interview skills and tips..

    SummerGarden replied to inProgress's topic in General Nursing

    op: read articles on the job websites. the big and popular ones have very helpful tips on how to act and what to wear for job interviews. also, be sure to ask the nurse recruiter or the person who...

  21. Assaulting ED Workers in Virginia ...

    SummerGarden replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    op: yeah, virginia!!! hopefully this catches on like wildfire across the country and includes all health care providers of all

  22. leaving a job r/t it's toxicity and lack of team-work: framing for an interview

    SummerGarden replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with the others, remain positive throughout your interview. what is it about the sister hospital that offers you potential to grow? if you do not know the answer to that question other then to...

  23. Leaving position after less than 1 year

    SummerGarden replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    experienced nurse here. do not talk trash about your current or former places of employment. even if the interviewers act negatively and state negative things during the interview, you must always...

  24. clinical applications?

    SummerGarden replied to akelboy2's topic in General Nursing

    op: this is the second thread i read where you posted asking for nurses here to do your homework. have you talked to your classmates? get in a study group with people who are taking your classes and...

  25. Where did you find financial aid when you decided to go for the 2nd degree in nursing

    SummerGarden replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    i didn't. plus, my current facility does not pay tuition or reimbursement due to budget cuts (so they say). i worked ft and paid for my education by taking classes pt. i completed my program in 3...