There is some really good advice here. I wanted to emphasize report taking and giving. So far, these are my favorite kinds of days at work. When I get and give report I focus on the following: I.1) Name age and primary diagnosis. 2) Events leading u...
I had six weeks orientation in the ICU. I have been there for ten months and despite my requests, I have had no formal evaluation nor have I been shown the fire exit. What is going on in this profession? Oh that's right, there is a Nursing shortage...
I agree "nurses eating their young" are not prone to be in secular areas. However, I find the statement "you are going to run into jerks where ever you go" offensive. For one, I have been alot of places, worked a lot of jobs, and never have I ever be...
Over here on the west side, California, I am making $43.93 as a new grad in the ICU. The mortgage is 3500.00 a month. Bills are around 1200 a month. I eat well and sleep warm. Its all relevant.
I have been on my own for four months as a new grad after six weeks of orientation. I am not required to be ACLS certified. I had to pass the EKG course on my own and I was frightened. I was dreaming of squiggly lines. Its good to take a class. I enc...
I am in my fourth month as an new grad in an ICU and I am miserable a lot of the time on my unit. Not because it's the ICU, its because this particular hospital did not live up to my expectations. Choose a GOOD program. I love nursing, learning, help...
Hello to all. I am a new grad in the ICU. I have been on my own for two weeks after SIX weeks of orientation. Needless to say, I am not only swamped by the miracles I am expected to perform with two heavy patients, I am disheartened. I can't believe ...
Hello, its MKZ again. It has chilled me to read the insight you all have provided. There is too much truth to ignore. And it bothers me I made the mistake of thinking this is okay...this is what I want to do. I always wanted to be a good worker...
Thanks for the suipport. I really had the wool pulled over my eyes when I had gone in for my interview. I was told orientation would last for three months, that I would work the night shift and quality of patient care was their utmost priority. (I ha...