SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. Anyone here work a second nursing job?

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

    i agree with the above poster... i tried to get a second nursing job and found out what i already know of the job market; it is saturated with nurses!!! so i decided to go to my current employer and...

  2. Can a new grad start as a travel nurse

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

    NOPE!

  3. CEUs for first year after licensure

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

    check with your state bon and employer. my state does not require ceus but my employer requires at least 8 per year if you wish to advance. i have completed 9 so far because i wish to move into...

  4. anyone here get a degree in sociology and then switch to nursing?

    SummerGarden replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    this is long……. i too made the switch. i did not work in sociology per se, though i wanted to go to graduate school and travel the world doing research initially. life happened and i worked in...

  5. Careers as as a master degree nurse?

    SummerGarden replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    it is all about work experience not degree! msn new grads get the same respect as any other registered nurse new grad because they do not have any work experience. in fact in some states msn new...

  6. NEURO: Why isn't there a Neuro Nursing Forum in the nursing specialty forums?

    SummerGarden replied to VU RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    op and others: go to the med surg forum and start asking questions... i work neuro m/s not critical

  7. whats more family friendly...12 hr shifts or mon-fri 9-5?

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

    i think it depends on the person and situation. i absolutley hate 8-5 jobs m-f. i hate them with a passion and partly went into nursing to get away from them... they, for me, are not family friendly....

  8. I hate nursing..

    SummerGarden replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    op: you probably hate your floor.. a lot of us hate our floors/specialties. i started off on one floor, cross trained on another (both i liked) and am now on a floor i hate so much i cannot think...

  9. BSN OR STOP NOW

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

    take a break... i know people who graduated in december, and will start pre-reqs for the rn-bsn program in the fall. you do not have to get started right after you graduate... on the other hand, as...

  10. Student Bullying

    SummerGarden replied to rambleandwrite's topic in General Students

    "hello, local police department ... i would like to file a complaint against an individual who threatened violence against me.... his/her name is ____________... could you please guide me further on...

  11. long-winded musings on my tumultuous first year of nursing

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

    every new grad can feel your pain. the one thing that keeps me going are similar stories... it is a reminder that what i o through with experience nurses who try to eat me is what all new grads go...

  12. To many rn to bsn online schools... whats a good one?

    SummerGarden replied to Sirapples's topic in Online Distance Learning

    look at the local universities in your area. contact the counselors and ask them about their rn-bsn program. ask about pre-reqs needed and the program structure. i am attending a university program...

  13. Do we feel entitled to a job just because we're nurses?

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

    op: in my area people saw the writing on the wall when the december class was not being hired as much as the past may 2008 class. this may '09 class only saw a handful or so hired on to the hospital...

  14. What initials do I place after my name??

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

    not to be rude, but i noticed that people who ask this question are usually students who have no idea how many times he/she will be signing documents throughout a shift. i think once they start...

  15. A forum for New Grads and our supporters!

    SummerGarden replied to SummerGarden's topic in General Nursing

    Bump.

  16. Shout out for the First Year After Licensure Forum

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

    Bump!

  17. Did new grads shoot themsves in the foot (are jobs really that scarce?)

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

    you are fooling yourself; maybe you wish to live in denial? you know nothing about nursing if you think that new grads are not getting jobs due to gpa. if you want to be a 4.0 gradate and find out the...

  18. Hi, just wanted to vent about not finding ideal position

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

    if your floor is not willing to give you more orientation i would talk to hr. i seriously doubt new grads get only 4 weeks... that sounds dangerous!!! even those of us who have tech and nurse extern...

  19. Please help me decide how to proceed

    SummerGarden replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    ok, then call the nm or hr regarding their choice this week. you sound like you know how to be professional so put on your good phone voice and ask about their decision. be sure to mention that you...

  20. Where are they hiring new grads in California? Anyone have any idea?

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

    i'm confused by your post. i am a registered nurse taking courses for my bsn so i am considered a rn-bsn student. i have never heard of a rn-bsn new grad unless someone was an adn prepared rn who...

  21. Night Shift LTC

    SummerGarden posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    hi, i am in the process of taking a pt job in ltc. i have a question... what is night shift like? what are your normal duties and responsibilities as a rn in ltc on nights? i doubt i will get a...

  22. How to sell yourself on a med/surg interview

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

    i think you should consider revamping your resume!!! it sounds like it is heavily weighted toward peds. as an adn prepared rn new grad i did not do a practicum but i have a job! i did clinicals on...

  23. New grad title?

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

    you need to check with your state bon. in my state you would not be allowed to work as a new grad. you would work as a lpn until passing the nclex. this is good since my state does not allow new...

  24. Please help me decide how to proceed

    SummerGarden replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    also, the next time you interview for a position, be sure to ask the question "when will i expect to be contacted regarding your decision?" if they have others to interview then they will let you...

  25. Ahhhhhhhhhh Cancelled AGAIN!!!!

    SummerGarden replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    to all, i am trying to transfer off of my floor but i am unable to do so at this time due to the lack of openings. so i am going to join the army... in the mean time... it is what it