SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. your opinion, as a new rn to an experienced one? night vs day

    SummerGarden replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    you will find out that no matter how hard you worked, how many things you tried to be proactive in doing in order to make the next shift run smoothly, and no matter how many things you did right, you...

  2. Any advice for a new grad starting in surg/tele?

    SummerGarden replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in General Nursing

    Advice? Join us on the First Year After Nursing Licensure because you are not alone.

  3. I passed the CEN! :) Here's my study tips:

    SummerGarden replied to JennyAS's topic in Emergency

    congrats!!! i am new to the er and still a new grad (post 9 months med surg) and plan to take my cen next year. i was looking for studying tools. thus, thank you for also sharing your experience...

  4. Don't know if this will help anyone, but . . .

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

    This is late, but

  5. burn out in first yr

    SummerGarden replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i almost got burned out but i was saved! i am post 9 months work experience. i started on two units i loved while orienting. fast forward to this past summer, where my organization was reorganizing...

  6. Does Nursing in LTC make RNs bitter and mean??

    SummerGarden replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i have a friend who has no desire to work outside of ltc. she is a nurse working in ltc, a student working towards a np in geriatrics, and she loves her employers! so to answer your question, no,...

  7. Is it ok to call CNA's nurses?

    SummerGarden replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    op: i saw this interview too; he is not even a cna!!!! he is a student trying to obtain his license to be a cna from what i could see. so it is not even ok to call him a cna.... i wish the news...

  8. Refused Transfer because Im in school

    SummerGarden replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    although this sounds silly, you may be correct. i just left a hospital, where just about everyone on the floor (i was working on their worse floor), including myself, is in school!!! and yes, they all...

  9. Not properly trained for ER?????

    SummerGarden replied to bassadict69's topic in Emergency

    op: as a rn-bsn student i can safely state that bsn students who have never ever worked as rns do not have more skills and abilities then adn new grads. all new grads are new grads! i do not care how...

  10. New Grad 1st job in skilled nursing fACILITY/ASSISTED LIVING?

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

    the only reason i find this to be funny is because i know it is true! good for you for turning them down. it is sad that in these times nothing surprises me any more regarding employers. absolutely...

  11. How long should you wait before transferring to another unit????

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

    total misunderstanding on your part... first anyone can work for a hospital for two years and not have worked as a nurse that entire time (ever heard of techs?????). second, people apply for jobs...

  12. When you finally stop caring opportunities come knocking on your door..what a world!

    SummerGarden replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!

  13. Does your facility put your credentials after your name on your badge?

    SummerGarden replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

    my facility only puts your highest nursing or masters unrelated to nursing degrees. no certs or other degrees are listed. for example, if you are a ba in something other then nursing you have no...

  14. Did you go through Rn Residency program or "regular" orientation??

    SummerGarden replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    i attended a rn residency in conjunction with a "regular" floor orientation. i attended classes for 4-5 days a week for 2 months and i oriented 1-2 days a week on the floor during the program. prior...

  15. Frustrated! Nursing recruiter has not called back!

    SummerGarden replied to mnnurse29's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i do not know what "pushy" means in this economy. do you want the job or not??? if you want the job then call back. you waited almost a week; i do not see the harm in calling this

  16. Please help

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

    are you able to practice with a more experienced nurse to watch after reviewing assessment skills? this is the only thing i can think will work for me since i am a visual and tactile learner. what...

  17. Don't know if this will help anyone, but . . .

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

    Congrats!!!:yeah:

  18. How long should you wait before transferring to another unit????

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

    your post is untrue! first of all i worked for my organization for over 2 years and so it does not look bad on my resume. also, i was given permission to transfer within my current hospital because my...

  19. How long should you wait before transferring to another unit????

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

    i know how you feel. your floor sounds like mine! to answer your question; if you want to transfer you have to wait until you are eligible. my advice is to transfer as soon as you are eligible. if...

  20. New Grad 1st job in skilled nursing fACILITY/ASSISTED LIVING?

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

    op: from what i have read on this forum and learned from my co-workers, it is not a career ender. i know many who work with me in med surg that worked in ltc for decades (by choice) and never worked...

  21. My First Night!!

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

    nice! come join us on the first year after nursing licensure forum! we are a large community and get plenty of support.

  22. Thinking about becoming an RN, need advice.

    SummerGarden replied to jlove86's topic in General Nursing

    yes, at this time it is difficult to be picky. i wanted er right out of school. i did not land an er job. i ended up on a med surg floor because that was all that was available after i oriented on a...

  23. Shocked by What Nursing Really Is!!

    SummerGarden replied to kendra1978's topic in General Nursing

    op: i have no argument with your post. nursing in many areas is a lot of stupid documentation! for example, i am one who prefers to clean up a patient so i can assess the skin and apply treatment the...

  24. Any adrenalin junkies out there?

    SummerGarden replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    yep! me!! that is what attracted me to the er in the first place. it is also why i am leaving med surg and will start my new ed job next week. my current med surg floor feels like ltc but fast paced....

  25. Is there a maximum rank one can reach as a military ( air force ) nurse?

    SummerGarden replied to secondopinion's topic in Government, Military

    i do not know if the army or the air force does this to nurses (at least i hope not... i am in the process of joining the army). however, i hear that the navy is this way... i think the term is...