SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. Ex Med/Surg nurses what unit did you transfer to

    SummerGarden replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    i ran to the er! i hated med surg for all of the reasons you listed but one... i happen to love a fast paced floor. i personally exist off of my own adrenaline (i am one of those people who does not...

  2. Highest nursing burnout areas?

    SummerGarden replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    A poorly run Medical Surgical Floor or LTC facility. Runners up are poorly run ERs, ICUs, and ORs. Just my

  3. If you graduate with a BSN..

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

    do not worry. unless the op gains work experience by the bedside while attending graduate school, most employers will not hire the op in the capacity you have listed. the op can have every nursing...

  4. If you graduate with a BSN..

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

    i think it depends on the program. so long as you are not specializing in something that very few universities offer or are trying to attend a school that everyone wants to attend, then you should...

  5. Is it hard to get a part time job at a hospital as an RN

    SummerGarden replied to duke1010's topic in General Nursing

    op: to answer your question, it will depend on the facility. at my facility new grads must start off ft. pt positions (also knows as per diem) are only offered to experienced nurses for the obvious...

  6. Has reality TV and Hospital Drama effected the applicant pool & work environment?

    SummerGarden replied to 13905 BSN's topic in General Nursing

    op: i have not met nurses who reported going into nursing because of shows. i believe once you have endured nursing school and the trials of getting a license you either forget that was your reason...

  7. resignation letter

    SummerGarden replied to piscean75's topic in General Nursing

    i know of one person who had a nervous breakdown and gave two days notice!!! her former work environment was horrible!!! it was so bad her family was caught up in it due to gossip from her...

  8. How long is orientation for nurse new to ED?

    SummerGarden replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    it depends on the department. new grad or not, some departments require 4-6 months of orientation for a ft new nurse to the er department. you may get away with less depending on how fast you are...

  9. do you usually KNOW (sense), after an interview if you got the job?

    SummerGarden replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    op: yes, i know what you mean and yes i usually know if i got the job during the interviewing process. only once i was wrong. almost ten years ago i thought i was not going to get a job because one...

  10. Tired (vent)--join in

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

    op: thank you for this thread!!! if you had not started it i was going to after this horrible week!!! hopeful, i hear you! the word "new grad" is a curse word!!!! as a new rn we can never win!!! if i...

  11. A year of Med/Surg... Seriously?

    SummerGarden replied to SoClose!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    i stuck it out for 9 months and landed a job in an ed. getting out before 6 months is next to impossible in most places. if you can find another job, it will be med surg. most specialties want 6...

  12. Work full-time but need extra $$$

    SummerGarden replied to werlp's topic in General Nursing

    I need some extra money too. I am going to try a LTC 8-12 a week. I have co-workers who work one to two shifts at other hospitals in ER, ICU, or Med Surg to make extra money. Others work OT at our...

  13. Healthcare crisis solution

    SummerGarden replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    well....... i don't know about your er but the frequent-flyers that are low acuity keep me at work for my full twelve hours even though i get a mixture of acuity levels. so for very very selfish...

  14. Help!!! How has Nursing evolved over the past 10yrs??

    SummerGarden replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    no, i am not saying that nurses are not professionals. re-read my post. i mentioned specific professions i would have my kids go into if they choose health care. not the nursing profession or any...

  15. cath success!

    SummerGarden replied to kmarie724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congrats!!! no, this is not a silly post. it is soooooooooooo much easier to get a cath in a healthy male (not so easy when the males have member and/or prostate problems), but females healthy or not...

  16. Help!!! How has Nursing evolved over the past 10yrs??

    SummerGarden replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    there is a lack of respect for everyone on the above list including finance that is non-managerial. plus hours for those working in the acute care setting are as bad as those of nurses if not worse...

  17. Help!!! How has Nursing evolved over the past 10yrs??

    SummerGarden replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    op: this sounds like an exciting essay to write, but it won't be easy if you are not sure what nursing really is as a profession. it sounds like your admissions people are tired of getting students...

  18. No idea how to choose a specialty!

    SummerGarden replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    even if a hospital allows you to choose a specialty on your application and requires you to do so, it does not mean they will consider you for such positions. some employers use this as a way to get...

  19. Funny ER video!

    SummerGarden replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    perfect example of a frequent-flyer with no real health problems beyond psychiatric issues!!! by the way, i have given you fake address and i need pain medicine now. i am allergic to everything over...

  20. Skill set of new MSN grads

    SummerGarden replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    i have an mba and do not think it is pretentious to advance one's self. in fact as i mentioned in another thread, i had to justify myself as a new grad to both my employers during the interview...

  21. Skill set of new MSN grads

    SummerGarden replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    i have worked in two hospitals so far and have never ever met an msn new grad!! the hospitals i work hire adn and bsn new grads. i think administrators (the humans with advanced degrees that do the...

  22. does night shift make you fat?

    SummerGarden replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I worked both shifts as a tech and as a nurse. I gain weight on day shifts!!! On the other hand, I have always managed to lose weight and stay fit working night shifts. So, it is not true!!!...

  23. RN with healthcare management

    SummerGarden replied to GeminiRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with midinphx. i have an mba and i am a rn(adn). at my current place of employment (second hospital as a rn) no one knows but the administrators that i have an mba. as a floor nurse,...

  24. how long before u get to do stuff?

    SummerGarden replied to reddellrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i'm not ob but i am a rn who just finished 1 year. i had to orientate on four floors in that time frame (one hospital had me float a lot). anyway, every time i orientated i told my preceptors i was...

  25. Need Advice out of hosp. for 6 years

    SummerGarden replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    becoming assertive takes practice. unfortunately, the only practice you will get are the challenging settings you left years ago. books can give tips, seminars can give tips, people can give tips,...