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...
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...
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...
Hello fellow nurses! This is my first post on this site and I am looking forward to hearing from you! I have a dilemma as a new nurse. I turned down a job offer in the department I wanted to work in,...
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...
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...
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...
As long as you are an RN they don't care about GPA. We're not in school anymore, where they put your personal worth as high as your GPA. In the real world, if not seeking an intership/extership...they...
I've never heard of the 'weekend program'? I'm in the Chicago area also and I haven't come across an opportunity like that! Sounds good! I hesitate working nights (I started a post that's active now...
Today's update: (I feel like I'm blogging). :wink2: I became desperate and submitted my application/resume to a local community hospital in the city...about 15 minutes from my house. HR called me...
I just graduated from an ADN program (2yr. nursing school), which was difficult. Now that I am job-searching, some hospitals specify the requirement for the BSN nurse, so they may get hired more...
I don't have any advice, but I can relate to your story. Just before I graduated, my instructor told I was "thorogh" also and said that I was too slow. She also liked that I was SAFE, but said I...
Mo_RN replied to studentinprogress's topic in General Nursing
Get the latest Kaplan review book. It comes with a CD ROM with a question bank. Also Saunders is good too. Ask your friends to burn you a copy if they already have them. Worked for me as a new
I haven't had my orientation yet, but on my interview they described it as having hospital orientation for the first week or so. Then you would be orientated to your unit for na few weeks on day shift...