SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. Neither a new grad, nor experienced

    SummerGarden replied to trustingod's topic in General Nursing

    i am completing an rn-bsn program right now. i disagree with those that said a lack of work experience will not hurt you... this will depend on the program. my program, at a state university, is...

  2. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    hi, everyone, long-time-no-post!! i could not get my account to reactivate for some time! anyway, the last few weeks i also had trouble getting my skills sheet and my specialty recommendation filled...

  3. thinking of a change

    SummerGarden replied to arnie1234's topic in Ob/Gyn

    no, that is not the problem. you read “experience only” because it is an employer’s market. this means employers can get away with requesting only experienced nurses, which helps them also to...

  4. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    also to add to traumarn1908, we are not sizing each other up. we are here to support each other and share information. most of us have worked on our packets for over a year due to the delays and...

  5. Failed NCLEX, School dropped me from program!!!! HELP!!!

    SummerGarden replied to medeiros808's topic in General Students

    it sounds like you failed your course at the wrong place and at the wrong time. your administrators sound like they do not care to bend the rules, so there is no real recourse for you at this time....

  6. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    i know what you mean....!!! hang in there... maybe all of this submission and resubmission and whatever are just overkill? someone tell me that this is how the army works!!!! especially since so...

  7. Returning to school, age and the reserves

    SummerGarden replied to puggerrn's topic in Government, Military

    I second jeckrn's statement. Here is at leasts one thread: https://allnurses.com/government-military-nursing/new-fiscal-year-507778.html Obviously contact a health recruiter to be sure. If you cannot...

  8. New fiscal year for the army?

    SummerGarden replied to chul_soo's topic in Government, Military

    Here is a thread that those of us going to Boards in November started.... This may answer some of your concerns. I have to go to work so I cannot be more detailed at this time. GL!...

  9. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    lol! well, my former recruiter said nothing about it!!! my new recruiter almost laughed as we went over it over the phone. i was not made to fill out the whole thing again. i just had to add...

  10. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    ok, more updated information about self and army. self: i have a few things that need to be submitted and i had to resubmit for my application. apparently i filled out an old application in the past...

  11. "We hire in house first" Is it always the case?

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

    true! this is one of the reasons why i left one of my former employers prior to nursing! my former employer always passed up internal candidates for external ones. the reason i was given was that the...

  12. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    i was meaning to respond to this thread when you originally posted, but i was waiting to connect with my new recruiter (my old one got new duty station orders). my new recruiter is excited and is...

  13. ANC Nov Board & M5 ID

    SummerGarden replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    today i heard from my new recruiter that m5 is boarding in november. i heard this also from my former recruiter four weeks ago. so, i am going with the conclusion that m5 active duty is not being...

  14. Dreams of Becoming an ER Nurse Fading.

    SummerGarden replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in Emergency

    i second those who told you to leave!! that is what i ultimately did to persue my dream of becoming an er nurse! i absolutely loved the hospital i worked for prior to working in my current job! i...

  15. Timing of Bachelor Degree Attainment

    SummerGarden replied to annajlund10's topic in General Nursing

    i went straight away... i attended school pt and worked ft (i am now in my last semester). i found it very beneficial to continue with school right away as well as work since the rn-bsn program is...

  16. So tired of crappy treatment by seasoned nurses!

    SummerGarden replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    op: i agree that being a new nurse can be hard at times because the learning curve is great. i also agree that it can be made worse if others are not willing to help or who wish to eat-their-young....

  17. Is parents treatment ok with an order?

    SummerGarden replied to laughing weasel's topic in General Nursing

    From what you wrote of the parents, it sounds like the normal way I suction an infant. Also, the RTs and other nurses in my hospital do the same. They use normal saline prior to suction of infants....

  18. Externships worth it in long run?

    SummerGarden replied to akmt's topic in General Nursing

    i got my first and second nursing jobs because i externed and had a good reputation! so, yes it can give you a leg up. in fact, although sometimes employers are unable to hire their former externs,...

  19. New Fiscal Year Decisions

    SummerGarden replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    for those of us seeking m5 we have to wait until november, from what i have been told as of last week. however, other identifiers such as ob, pacu, nicu may still be open. of course, i was given the...

  20. New Fiscal Year Decisions

    SummerGarden replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    thanks, lifeafter40 and happy labor day! my new recruiter was out of town last week so i have not had a chance to introduce myself over the phone. the positive part is that i believe i have alredy met...

  21. What does "36-hour night shift" mean?

    SummerGarden replied to yahoo1's topic in General Nursing

    it may mean 3 shifts a two week pay period, which is definitely part-time without benefits. most full-time nursing positions are 6 shifts a pay period (36 hours each week to total 72 hours a pay...

  22. What is an employers expectations of a new nurse?

    SummerGarden replied to grateful2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    no, not unless you want to be easily fired! as a rn, i want a supervisor who knows my job like the back of his/her hand because he/she did my job. with that said, school taught us only the basics. the...

  23. Was one year the magic number for you?

    SummerGarden replied to Guest321574's topic in First Year After Licensure

    in my area facilities are now asking for two years acute care nursing experience to work med surg full-time. in fact, i know of people who were rejected with no acute care experience and who have no...

  24. New Fiscal Year Decisions

    SummerGarden replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    here, sir! i was going to respond in another thread and call roll but everyone seems to feel safe and secure enough to sound-off on this one. me too!! that is a good idea. we have two months...

  25. turning down job position

    SummerGarden replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

    no. employers find out things the illegal, but hard-for-you-to-prove-so-you-cannot-go-after-them-in-court way. they find out through gossip. first that particular employer can put you on their...