newish nurse

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1. help me not suck :)

   newish nurse posted a topic in PACU

   i am a second career nurse with just over 2 years med surg under my belt. while i don't have icu experience, i have cared for step down patients, and am aware of my own limitations enough to grab a...

2. How do you feel about this?

   newish nurse replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry to say, but my hospital has a similar program. Volunteers do the baking, and distribute the warm from the oven cookies after checking to see which pts can have them. I get the "warm fuzzy"...

3. How is the economy effecting your job?

   newish nurse replied to Mrs leese's topic in General Nursing

   Minimal or no raises. Lost benefits. Higher patient ratios. Vacated positions left unfilled. Very poor morale. Dont complain says management "you're lucky to have a job" BTW- this a Magnet

4. chest tube drainage

   newish nurse replied to pxgs's topic in General Nursing

   Ummmm...... about taping it to the floor......that sounds like a great idea. Were you joking, or being serious??

5. What To Expect At Job Fairs for Nurses

   newish nurse replied to ladylikeRN's topic in General Nursing

   Now that I am reading what NRSKarenRN wrote, I need to clarify. I guess I really didnt go to a job fair, more of a facility open house. So I was only dealing with one hospital. An actual job fair...

6. What To Expect At Job Fairs for Nurses

   newish nurse replied to ladylikeRN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I went to a job fair last night. I went on a tour of the facility, and then met with the managers of the units that are hiring. After an interview, I scheduled with HR for more information. I...

7. Passed The Nclex Rn Whts Nxt?

   newish nurse replied to helen smith's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I live in the Dupage county area, close to Metra if I wanted to take the train into the city. I have applied at all of the local hospitals (CDH, Good Sam, Edwards, Copley, Delnor, Mercy, St. Joes,...

8. Passed The Nclex Rn Whts Nxt?

   newish nurse replied to helen smith's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Hi, conrats on passing!! I passed this month too. About a week after your test, continental testing will mail your results, and it will state that you can practice "license pending' for 90 days. You...

9. Waiting on ATT letter...

   newish nurse replied to Aedana's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Nope, we cant work as GNs, no part of an RN orientation either. The change was made over the summer, and we are the first graduating class to deal with it (from our school, I have no idea about anyone...

10. Waiting on ATT letter...

    newish nurse replied to Aedana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, our final was the 10th of December, our pinning the 12th. I registered with Pearsonvue on the 14th. Where is my ATT?? Hmmm....I called Continental testing just to make sure things were...

11. Anyone take the train to work?

    newish nurse replied to newish nurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sorry about that..........Metra.

12. Bolingbrook, IL hospitals??

    newish nurse replied to lakerette01's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just yesterday I found out that Adventist Midwest Health is opening up a new hospital in Bolingbrook. Doors are set to open in December, and they are hiring and training now. There are many openings...

13. Anyone take the train to work?

    newish nurse posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have been thinking about applying for jobs in and around Chicago (more opportunities for a new grad), but the thought of driving there and back from the 'burbs makes me hesitate. I have a park and...

14. Is the OR the place for me??

    newish nurse posted a topic in Operating Room

    Where to go...what to do. I am preparing to graduate in December. Nursing is my second career, after a decade in business, and raising my kids. I know there is information to be gained in med surg,...

15. Is NICU the place for me??

    newish nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where to go…what to do. I am preparing to graduate in December. Nursing is my second career, after a decade in business, and raising my kids. I know there is information to be gained in med surg,...