SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. Where can I get my certifications????

    SummerGarden replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    try calling other hospitals for class availability. some hospitals offer the courses through private contractors more often then others.

  2. Job offer without in-person interview?

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

    Yep. It has happened to me twice. Once as a nurse and once as a non-nurse. Phone interviews count toward making a good first

  3. wanting something more- yet can't get out

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

    i know nurses who do both. work one pt and the other ft. i cannot see why with all of your accomplishments in nursing (certs etc.) you cannot land a med surg job. unless you live in an area that...

  4. Being stationed together

    SummerGarden replied to deftonez188's topic in Government, Military

    i agree with the above posters. my husband, a former marine, told me that he experienced the navy being very hateful toward such relationships. in fact, the officer in the relationship is almost...

  5. Will Bad Credit Effect Job Opportunities?

    SummerGarden replied to jaydani's topic in General Nursing

    yes!!! if you try to work for facilities that receive federal payments, it will affect your job prospects. my current employer will not hire and will fire people with bad credit, are in default on...

  6. ADN or BSN

    SummerGarden replied to glitterMind's topic in General Nursing

    Apply to both. Even if the ADN program has a wait list at some point you may get in, right? If you had applied over a year ago you would be in the ADN program now. If and when you graduate with your...

  7. My preceptor is writing her novel during my orientation... at WORK!

    SummerGarden replied to CS1234's topic in General Nursing

    why is it that in nursing we do not treat those on orientation with respect???? doctors are treated like doctors when on orientation and so are pas. nurses on orientation are treated like unlicensed...

  8. question for an experienced nurse.

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

    it sounds dangerous. locally, new grads are not hired into home health because instincts and skills are required to work alone. on the other hand, i have read posts on this board where you are not...

  9. New Grads who have signed a contract for new grad program

    SummerGarden replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    i cannot tell you the terms of a hypothetical contract, you will need to read yours to answer your questions. on the other hand, i know of a few new grads who signed contracts at my former hospital,...

  10. A surprise reminder

    SummerGarden replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    We had the same night and I was in the same mood. Tonight was my night off and I was still angry until I read your story... Thanks for sharing.

  11. BSN's only can get a PHN in CA

    SummerGarden replied to geocachingRN's topic in General Nursing

    ok, so if california does not allow for post bach to their bsn programs, then get a bsn from a school out of state. both state and private universities around the country offer rn-bsn programs online...

  12. Dont want to be a nurse anymore due to the politics and lack of support

    SummerGarden replied to ruby_red's topic in General Nursing

    ruby red: are they giving assignments to less experienced nurses due to popularity? or do they think there is something missing (rumored or real) related to you and your skills? either case, you need...

  13. rn residency

    SummerGarden replied to JDP RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    the program i attended was for those who just graduated from nursing school (you have 90 days to get your rn license) and those who graduated within the past 1 year. the program consisted of classes,...

  14. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck with the symposium and Boards!!! I think attending conferences is a great idea! I am thinking of signing up for a few to happen this

  15. Those at the 1-2 year mark of nursing

    SummerGarden replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    well, sadly you are not alone!! i hated my first nursing job and i do not like my second. however, i need my second to move on with my career. like you i have no choice. the only way i found to get...

  16. Those at the 1-2 year mark of nursing

    SummerGarden replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    some nurses (experienced or not) are just jerks and will not respect you or notice that you have grown since you first started even if you are there for 3-4 years. they are narrow-minded and so if you...

  17. Health Care Specialist in/for the Army-have Qs need As

    SummerGarden replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in Government, Military

    i admit, i laughed at just_cause's response as well!! re-read your original post. it is confusing.. it reads like a riddle!!! for instance, at first i thought that maybe you were asking about a...

  18. Accordion Drains

    SummerGarden replied to smiler2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    read up on this device in clinical procedures textbook. i noticed that such books will provide rationales for every action performed clinically. the rationales can then be researched further using the...

  19. IV drop rate in the real world?

    SummerGarden replied to greenfaery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    being a new nurse, you are still thinking like a student nurse (doubting your abilities). stop! doubting your self will get you into trouble! if you feel it is necessary to calculate the drip rate,...

  20. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    keep us posted so when i have to jump through the same hoops, i will remember that this is normal. btw, are you calling and checking on your packet daily? if so, you may want to stop that... the...

  21. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    understood. however, no m5 guarantee = no m5. this is the point i am making. trust me, i understand that the military can station me anywhere and place me anywhere. however, if my contract states m5 i...

  22. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    well, not having m5 in your contract will make it harder to work critical care areas, so congrats and good luck! as for being "pigeonholed", i am wondering the same when i read this in a different...

  23. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    this is what i tought... well, then no critical care course for me either in my contract... just m5. i think having the critical care course guarantee is a carrot that lots of new grads bite. if i...

  24. ER. A Clinic?

    SummerGarden replied to JSlice.'s topic in Emergency

    no, this is the norm. it always has been. no new health bill caused this to happen. some people think that their minor problems are actual emergencies. if they actually had to pay for their...

  25. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    that would be nice. hey, lunah. did your contract read m5 and critical care course? i would love to take it even if it is not required, but i am just wondering if experience matters regarding the...