scnewgrad06

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1. What to look for in a PICU

   scnewgrad06 replied to at8588's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   I left due to a mutual decision between myself and the unit manager. I wasn't happy with the orientation process. I believe that is because I had set high expectations. I visited several hospitals...

2. How many units does it take?

   scnewgrad06 replied to scnewgrad06's topic in General Nursing

   There is an even longer story behind why I am not staying on my unit that I prefer to not discuss. Basically, I wasn't ready for that unit and leaving was a mutual decision between myself and the...

3. How many units does it take?

   scnewgrad06 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! Ii am a new grad and I am already moving on to my second unit because the first unit wasn't a good fit for me. I am hoping the next unit will work out better. I was hoping some of you could tell...

4. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   scnewgrad06 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

   i'm a new grad that started one month after i graduated and on the day i got my lic. in retrospect, i wish i had taken a job at a hopsital with a great orientation program because the one i joined...

5. What to look for in a PICU

   scnewgrad06 replied to at8588's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Hi! I was wondering if you took that position on the PICU and how is it working out? I had a position on a PICU but ended up leaving the unit because it wasn't for me. I'm looking forward to...

6. When will I find my nitch?

   scnewgrad06 replied to scnewgrad06's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks so much for your replies. I really wish I knew more people who have been through this. Most nurses that speak out have been on the same unit for YEARS. There needs to be a therapy book for...

7. When will I find my nitch?

   scnewgrad06 replied to scnewgrad06's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I will be interviewing for the NICU next week. Wish me luck this go around. Do you know people who have changed units several times? See, I'm a computer nerd and I am thinking about nursing...

8. When will I find my nitch?

   scnewgrad06 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a new grad and I knew before I graduated that I wanted to be a pediatric nurse. I started on a PICU and then realized two weeks into it that maybe that isn't the place for me. My nursing...