Mo_RN

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In nursing school we were instructed to use 1-1 and a half inch needles IM, depending on the patient's chubbiness. But now on the floor, some nurses actually use five-eigths needles on skinny adolescents for deltoid injections. My colleagues also insert 1 and a half inch needles only half way when administering IM. I question this.

Just wondering what the job was like?

How could I even get 2 yrs experience without certification?

I am an ADN graduate considering school nursing. I've noticed that the job requirements include certification and or BSN graduate. Can you still get certified with ADN for employment or is that just offered to BSN nurses? :typing

Thanks for your responses--and taking the time to reply to me. From what I hear it sounds like it might work for me. How long was your orientation? :typing

I was told the nurses get around 17 patients--is that comparable with what you get? How do you prioritize and chart on 17 patients?

New grad considering working in nursing home. Pay is decent, hours are great...is it as bad as everyone says?

I am having the same problem. :bluecry1:I applied to one hospital for 9 positions--only one of those I really wanted, but kept applying for other positions JUST to see if they'd call me back for anything! ell, they never did. That same hospital interviewed my friend and didn't call her back for over a month! She's got the job, but GEEZ!! I think maybe they are just busy, but they should have the decency to at least call back. Says a lot about it's facility.

I would interview a little more and apply to more hospitals, even though they may say they don't hire new grads. What have you got to lose by applying? I'm a new grad also, and there are some hospitals that will take new grads. Did you call the HR departments and ask? IMHO if the facility wants to hire you that quickly, then maybe you might want to investigate that. Maybe the job is very stressful, nurse turnover high, nurse--patient ratio too high...etc. Just a thought.

Wow! I love these answers! It sure sounds like most of you knew from the start where your interest was. That's great to still be happy with your job...years later! I suppose you have more good days then bad, I'm assuming. Was your experience as a new grad what you expected?

Do you LIKE med-surg? I would imagine that it is very different from psych nursing?

I'm just curious where you had to start off? Did it help you get to where you are at now?

https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/new-grad-adn-difficulty-finding-work-327156.html Here...try this...:typing

I wasn't aware of you situation, but I like to hear when others feel like they BELONG at certain jobs. It must be a comforting experience to know that you are exactly where you need to be. AND you never gave up on nursing OR yourself. I hope I can feel that way soon! Check out my post earlier which details MY situation...I'd love your advice! :)