pancake

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1. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

   pancake replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

   It's true about SF Bay Area. I started as a new grad at 37.50 with a $7,500 sign on bonus, now at 6 mos. I'm at $40 an hr. My hospital is union, CA Nurses Association.

2. New grad burnt out at 6 mos?

   pancake replied to pancake's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all so much for the support. Just knowing that others have been in the same situation is reassuring. I thought if I just kept pushing myself it would get easier, and it has, but I'm so worn out. I'm going to check out other units at my hosp...

3. New grad burnt out at 6 mos?

   pancake posted a topic in General Nursing

   Before I start, to nursing students, please don't read this if you're going to freak out, I don't want to discourage anyone. This is my experience and I have to vent. I'm an older new grad, mid 40's and I started on a busy cardiac step down unit 6 mo...

4. 265 questions and still failed

   pancake replied to shancj's topic in NCLEX

   Dear Shannon, I'm so sorry you failed your first test but it's perfectly understandable given the situation. Good for you that you've rescheduled. I have test anxiety too. When I first started studying the saunder's book for the nclex, I had panic at...

5. Days or PMs Best?

   pancake replied to pancake's topic in Cardiac

   Thanks everyone for the advice! I ended up taking the days, 3 12's. pancake

6. Am I making a mistake? Help.

   pancake replied to pancake's topic in CCU

   Dear Moffett, Thanks so much for your thoughtful reply. You gave me a good idea of what I might expect. I'm so excited about the new position, but also humbled by the amount of learning and responsibility. I will do the best that I can. Thank you too...

7. Am I making a mistake? Help.

   pancake posted a topic in CCU

   I'm a new grad and was offered a position on a CCU. I'm going to meet with the mgr again this week, but now I'm getting a little worried. The hospital has already had its new grad training this year, so I will be brought in alone. That means I won't ...

8. Days or PMs Best?

   pancake replied to pancake's topic in Cardiac

   Kristi, Thanks so much for the feedback! I had it backwards, I thought days would be busier and nights slower. Good luck to you in your new position.:balloons: pancake

9. Days or PMs Best?

   pancake posted a topic in Cardiac

   I'm a new grad and am negotiating a position on a cardiac surveillance unit. Is it better to start on days or pms. Days would be a lot busier, which is scary, but the nurses are more experienced so they would be great to learn from. The 3-11pm shift ...

10. ED Interview Advice?

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in Emergency

    VS, I just got back from a mini vacation and was so happy to get your advice. I really appreciate it. I'll definitely think through those questions before the interview. And thanks Dixie for the encouragement. When I went to this particular hospital ...

11. ED Interview Advice?

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in Emergency

    Thanks TazziRN!

12. ED Interview Advice?

    pancake posted a topic in Emergency

    I am an older new grad (45 yo), and I have an interview in at my local county ED next week. I was encouraged to apply for this position, but now that I have the interview I'm getting nervous. Does anyone have advice on the best way to prepare? I'll b...

13. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    pancake replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate

    Bamboo, I just finished MEPN two weeks ago, and I got in with a very low quantitative score on the GRE. Too low to state publicly, yikes! You sound like a strong applicant, so you definitely have a chance. Don't give up. If you're going to take the G...

14. Delegating bedmaking, bedpans . . .

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in General Nursing

    This topic came up in our nursing class and most students argued that we should continue to perform these duties. I was in agreement with their rationales. Until I thought about looking for my first job. As a nursing student doing 12 hour clinicals i...

15. Delegating bedmaking, bedpans . . .

    pancake posted a topic in General Nursing

    Should nurses still be making beds, delivering trays, giving baths and doing bedpans? Or should these tasks be delegated to nursing assistants? I'm in nursing school and I can see the value of these duties as opportunities for pt assessment, but the ...