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This! For me I try to predict what they will ask and have the answers ready.

Yes PCU will help you. Why would you think it wouldn't? I admire your ambition, but don't set yourself up for failure if you didn't cut it in PEDS. The PCU I worked in briefly was basically an extension of the ICU at times (minus the vents).. you'll ...

I just renewed in CA, my first time. You are exempt from the CEU requirement because you took the NCLEX. $190 is all you pay and youre good.

Congrats! And welcome to the jungle. You will truly get SO much experience, in prioritization, being flexible, delegating, all that! I am/was a new grad and my first job was post-acute/rehab/SNF (LOL). I was charge nurse for sometimes up to 40 patien...

Psych! It is a little stressful yes, but a different kind. In my facility, everyone is medically cleared before coming, so its managing symptoms and behaviors mostly or stable medical conditions. I'm not (as) fearful of med errors, a crashing patient...

LOL perhaps I should have used proper terminology, mechanical pleurodesis. Thank you and stay safe too ?

I did. I left before the "wave" hit. I am a new grad, was 2 weeks into orientation on a stepdown unit, so this decision was PAINFUL. However, my history is that 4 or so years ago my lung collapsed out of the blue requiring surgery to basically reatta...

Someone shared a piece of wisdom with me and it might apply to your situation. What other people think of you is none of your business. If you are satisfied with your decision and feel confident you are doing the best to protect your LIFE, then you a...

Friends. I just recently started an acute care job on a high acuity floor. I am on week 2-ish of orientation. This is my first acute care job as an RN. I worked at a SNF right out of nursing school and was ecstatic to be moving on to the hospital aft...

Thanks everyone for your feedback. After many tears and hours of deliberation I made the decision not to return to orientation. One, because the facility was already a couple hours from my home and my plan to stay in hotels was not a feasible one wit...

Unfortunately they can't hold my position because I'm so new, still on orientation and probation.

same at my hospital. they did not want us to call off until a +COVID test. crazy.

I recently made the decision not to continue orientation on a high acuity unit, due to the obligation I have to myself, to protect myself. I am high risk, and choose not to take the risk. I wish all of you the best in this fight.

I'm sorry you're feeling so anxious. It seems most people are. Something that can help with future thinking, is to come back to present. Find and focus on 5 things around you, that are tangible and real. Smells, sounds, colors.. things like that. I h...

I am going through a similar situation. Just started an acute care job, on orientation still, but am concerned about my health hx and the impending COVID patients to my unit. The family is pleading for me to back out and start fresh when things are s...

I follow MAPS too and have been wondering the same! I think in time, they will need trained medical professionals, including nurses. Just don't drink the kool-aide ?

Thanks! I start orientation this week. Still applying to whatever I can ?

Hi! I was hoping to get your thoughts and experiences on your first job out of nursing school. I passed NCLEX a couple weeks ago, and have been applying to major hospitals. I met a girl recently who said a particular post-acute facility where she wor...

A lot of hospitals will pay for certifications if required for that specific position. Read the job descriptions, many say ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire or something like that. I did get ACLS, but wouldnt spend money on other certifications right...

Was I too hasty??? I just accepted a job at a LTC/Sub-acute rehab facility. I'm not long out of nursing school but need the cash and have been applying like crazy to the hospitals but nothing yet. I should feel excited I got a job. I feel kinda bad. ...

SO BITTER. My lordt reading other posts makes me feel sad for them. You guys, you're NOT victims! I digress.. thanks so much for your reply, Quota. I know nursing is what I want to do and have since I was little. I'm willing to endure the shitstorm. ...

Man this is so disheartening. Is the answer really to quit nursing? As a new grad nurse about to enter the workforce I've heard this over and over. "Are you sure you want to be a nurse? Don't work here, I'm only here for the pay", etc. They tell me I...

Hello! I am a new grad (almost RN). We revamp our resumes during our final semester but I'm a perfectionist so here I am still working on it. What I would love is feedback on how my prior 11 year public health/office management job skills can be tran...