amzyRN

amzyRN

ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg

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  1. leaving first RN job after 6 months.

    amzyRN replied to annieboo444's topic in General Nursing

    A 6 to 1 ratio seems overwhelming and possibly unsafe. I don't think I would keep the job either. I have come to a place where I need to feel like I can practice safely and take breaks to eat and go...

  2. Fired for med error

    amzyRN replied to KJAKE's topic in Patient Medications

    If they let you resign, I wouldn't worry about it because you can give a different reason. If they aren't giving you a bad reference, I would just find a different job. If they were trying to give you...

  3. Honesty is NOT the best policy...

    amzyRN replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think in some cases it will be how you present the situation. For one, you can not use them as a reference. Just check the no box on the application. If you get an interview you can explain that the...

  4. New RN, education suggestions please!!

    amzyRN replied to cherylmang's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can get certs, ACSL, etc. I even had a friend do the CEN, he wanted to work in ER and to show enthusiasm he completed this before even getting a job. He was also very interested in the subject. It...

  5. Cardiac Unit as a New Grad

    amzyRN replied to NYRN241's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on a tele/step down unit and we can get 5 patients on PMs and 6 or more on nights. Depending how short we are, we usually just have 4 on days, but if we are short, we have gotten 6 before. Even...

  6. Coworker is Innappropriate

    amzyRN replied to missnurse89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had difficulty with a coworker once and was advised to take it up with the person directly, the chain of command approach. Though it was tough and very awkward, I did it and felt better about it...

  7. What does orientation usually entail?

    amzyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am just curious what usual orientation entails for a nurse with experience in a hospital. I will have 8 shifts on the floor and am just curious what is usually done. The reason I ask is because when...

  8. Can you get in trouble?

    amzyRN replied to Rnhm13's topic in General Nursing

    I think one could probably get in trouble by lying to a patient. There are ways to illicit cooperation without lying to a patient. I personally think it's

  9. HELP PLEASE! New grad nurse about to quit new Nurse job before orientation is over.

    amzyRN replied to NewGradKH's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just don't quit! You can do it! It takes time to start to feel comfortable and you need the practice to become comfortable. Time management and priority setting skills need to be in tip top shape for...

  10. Help! Forgot to waste narc

    amzyRN replied to cheji13's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would be honest about it. I don't think youd get written up for that. Lots of people forget that at one time or another. I have found that every discrepancy gets a follow up where I work. So dont be...

  11. nervous about starting a new job

    amzyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am both excited an nervous to start a new job. It is exciting because I get to move back to my home state and be with family. The benefits and pay are good. Also I get to work with a more diverse...

  12. Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    amzyRN replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is intrusive. E cigarettes don't have the scent associated with them. I do think nicotine is probably bad either way, causes vasoconstriction etc...But smoking real cigs are much much...

  13. New nurse, feeling discouraged. Please help!

    amzyRN replied to ♡♡RN♡&#9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Confidence is the key. Even if you are feeling discouraged, try to exude confidence and team work in your new environment. Ask lots of questions. Review material at home when necessary. I suggest...

  14. Monterey Area Job Market?

    amzyRN replied to Sean68's topic in California Nursing

    I think there is genuine need for nurses in the area and I do see several openings but they are often per-diem. There seems to be better opportunities as a travel nurse. I don't understand why those...

  15. New Grad Stressed, Nights Easier?

    amzyRN replied to ParryPerson's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It gets better with time. The first 6 months are tough but you will get a routine down and develop some confidence that will make work much more enjoyable. Nights can be crazy too though sometimes,...

  16. reasonable orientation for an experienced nurse?

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah, I'm going from a tele/step down to a tele unit. Less patients, but possibly heavier patients overall. I have pretty good time management with my computerized charting system. I just don't like...

  17. Why are so many jobs available?

    amzyRN posted a topic in Travel

    It appears staff positions are much harder to obtain than travel gigs. It seems like travel nurse jobs are so plentiful, at least there are always many more ads for these positions. It seems too good...

  18. Key words

    amzyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've heard that resumes are scanned by software that scans them for key words and that if these aren't in the resume it might not be sent to the hiring manager. Is this true. And if so, does anyone...

  19. any hospitals easiest to get jobs for a new nurse?

    amzyRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm just wondering what hospitals might be easiest to get jobs at with someone with 1.5 years experience in a hospital. 2.5 years as a

  20. any hospitals easiest to get jobs for a new nurse?

    amzyRN replied to amzyRN's topic in California Nursing

    I wouldn't mind being in an ugly town in CA for a while. If you have any info please let me know or PM me. I've considered travel nursing, but I'm a little worried about the no orientation thing. I'd...

  21. Getting an Out-of-state license before getting a job at the new state?

    amzyRN replied to ElectricHuman's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes. I have 2 active licenses in states I don't practice in. Some nursing boards want a job history on the application to make sure you've practiced in the past 5 years. But if you are a new grad, you...

  22. Are cover letters really effective?

    amzyRN replied to ElectricHuman's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Never forgo a cover letter, especially if your experience level is not as extensive as other nurses. If someone has 20 years experience they might be better able to pull off forgoing it than a nurse...

  23. Is it ever full time work?

    amzyRN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I've been looking in to agency/travel work as it seems pretty easy to get and am wondering if it's full time? I've read that some people get cancelled shifts and there are no

  24. Struggling ER travel nurse..

    amzyRN replied to Watkinsrn10's topic in Emergency

    It sounds like you are being pretty tough on yourself. I totally understand that too, because I am the same way with myself when I miss things that I think I should have caught. A few days ago, I...

  25. Tailoring the resume for the unit

    amzyRN replied to gassy2be's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd put things that you want to stand out at the beginning of the resume. I've heard that sometimes hiring managers wont even read the whole resume, they look at the first page and skim it. I'd also...