I start tomorrow in the PACU after about 9 months on the night shift in ICU. I found out that I just wasn't cut out for nights like I thought I was, and there were no day shift positions available in...
Everyone but the nursing staff has a clearly defined job description. What isn't in another's job description is automatically the nurse's job. 5. When it comes to "team work," only one member of the...
CheesyPeach replied to G to The P's topic in General Nursing
one point to hone in on is that the majority of students that enter the program never graduate with a nursing degree. Our school alone has approximately 100+ students per semester enter the program,...
My 3500 bonus was worded in the contract as a loan. I received it while I was still in school, and it is prorated monthly. I promised to give them 18 months for 3500. I also got the same loan through...
CheesyPeach replied to brookesbuddy's topic in General Nursing
i just got hired today in the PACU (from SICU as well) and it was same hospital. New mgr said 2 weeks but longer if old mgr had a problem. I contacted old mgr, she of course isn't sure if 2 weeks is...
CheesyPeach replied to apexsw20trd's topic in Georgia Nursing
I live in South Georgia and I have found that starting wage for a new grad is about 18$ an hour at the big hospital. Night shift is 5$ more per hour and weekends is 2.50 extra per hour. It goes up if...