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SCgirl22

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  1. Orientation?

    SCgirl22 replied to Keila's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Six weeks for a new grad, particularly in a high risk/specialty area like L&D, is definitely not enough in my opinion...I got 3 months on orientation (and this was not even specialty- i worked gen...

  2. GN: start in med surg or specialty??

    SCgirl22 replied to JGarner37's topic in Nursing Career

    Do what you feel will make you happy. I did the so-called mandatory med-surg and I've spent a lot of time regretting it. I wasted 2 years going to a job that I don't really enjoy and sometimes even...

  3. Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

    SCgirl22 replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

    I have definitely seen corners cut on my floor. I am one of the few nurses who carries a stethescope. I have always wondered how they know bowel sounds are present or lungs are clear/ diminished w/o...

  4. Need help deciding on job change

    SCgirl22 replied to loooreee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Why not apply for the position? At the very least, you go to the interview, find out more about what would be involved, and then say no if it doesn't seem like a good fit! I know how you feel, I've...

  5. How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

    SCgirl22 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I would be wary of a job that did not offer extensive orientation for a new grad. Not only will it be "overwhelming" but letting you go on your own too soon could put your newly earned license on the...

  6. Tough job decisions!

    SCgirl22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm contemplating accepting a job offer in an outpatient surgery center. I got the offer today, less $$$ by about $3 per hour- but 8 hours more per pay period. Benefits are similar, but not quite as...

  7. Tough job decisions!

    SCgirl22 replied to SCgirl22's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice guys. I have accepted the job offer. I pray that this is where I am supposed to be and that I will fit in. Even if it doesn't work out long term, I'm sure the experience will...

  8. How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

    SCgirl22 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I just accepted a new job and I had a similar situation. I committed a year ago to be in a friend's wedding which is about 2 months from now. I did not mention it in the interview. Post offer, and...

  9. Tossing Your Cookies...

    SCgirl22 replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    oh yes, and I forgot to mention, I hate when patients call you to their room to "show you" some gigantic treasure that they hacked up or blew out of their nose. the site of it sitting there in the...

  10. Tossing Your Cookies...

    SCgirl22 replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    OMG this thread is fantastic. I laughed so hard I literally cried!!! Emptying bedpans and puke buckets definitely gets me as well...something about that kerplunk in the toilet, and I'm always afraid...

  11. MedSurg vs. Other.......

    SCgirl22 replied to PatiencePlease's topic in General Nursing

    Go for what you want to do! There are plenty of hospitals that take new grads into specialty areas and train extensively. Positions are competitive but they are out there. I made the mistake of...

  12. question for those of you who take melatonin

    SCgirl22 replied to Charlotte205's topic in General Nursing

    I found it to be very helpful when I worked nights. Took it when I got home from work, ate/showered, then off to bed! I would not start with the whole tablet! I had the 3mg tabs and I would oversleep....

  13. Postpartum to Medsurg, am I crazy?

    SCgirl22 replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 years in med surg and the anxiety is still overwhelming at times. I know how to do my job, and I have certainly learned a lot but if I had to start over again I would not have settled for...

  14. I'm FINALLY doing it

    SCgirl22 replied to mama0306's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just a heads up that some of the larger hospitals here in Houston are only wanting to hire BSNs now as new grads for their residency programs. I think due to magnet status. I personally don't...

  15. i am confused if would i rather go back in the philippines and continue nursing there

    SCgirl22 replied to mayoUNO's topic in General Nursing

    Well I don't know about Hawaii, but I have many co-workers who were educated in the Philippines and are now RNs here in the states (I am in Texas). They are all excellent nurses and they say it is...

  16. Nightshift- sooo tired on off days

    SCgirl22 replied to EllaGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on nights for almost two years and still not really used to it. I am usually awake most of the night when I'm off. All of my friends and family are day people so I sometimes feel a bit...

  17. Passed my boards...what to do about a job???? Houston, Texas

    SCgirl22 replied to texaschic888's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in the medical center. I am still seeing jobs for new grads posted at multiple hospitals in the area (Methodist, St Lukes, MD Anderson, etc). Good luck with your

  18. Statins and side effects

    SCgirl22 replied to granzanz's topic in General Nursing

    My mom is unable to take them as well. She had severe muscle cramping particularly in her legs while on these medications. MD told her to discontinue the

  19. HELP FOR Houstonian NEWBIE... =(

    SCgirl22 replied to jgcruz_rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Maybe look for a "new grad" position. I know you graduated last year but if you have no hospital experience this might be the way to go. Almost all the hospitals in the medical center have these...

  20. I will soon have a BS in biology.. where do i go from here.

    SCgirl22 replied to masalina's topic in California Nursing

    I have a BS in Biology and then went to nursing school. The accelerated BSN is the way to go, if you can find one in your area. I was only missing one pre-req and I took it at a community college...

  21. stressed put and burned out... need advice..

    SCgirl22 replied to mppttp's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm sorry to hear you are feeling this way! I'm still in my 20s and often feel like my body is twice its age (stress of working nights is not doing good things for me) Perhaps it's time to think of...

  22. I got my acceptance to MUSC! Questions?

    SCgirl22 replied to live4rachael's topic in General Students

    Yep you won't know your clinical schedule until they assign you to a group at the start of each semester. I started in 2006 so I don't know what's changed but they had an information/orientation...

  23. May 09 Grad Moving to Houston

    SCgirl22 replied to Habersham's topic in Texas Nursing

    I moved to Houston as a new graduate in July 2007. The hospital I work for was very flexible on start dates. They gave me several different start date options based on the new employee orientations...

  24. Ever been "fired" by a pt's family? (long)

    SCgirl22 replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    I was "fired" for the first time recently by a patient, about 3 hours into my night shift. I am considered one of the most "patient" nurses on my floor, and have received compliments on how well I...

  25. I got my acceptance to MUSC! Questions?

    SCgirl22 replied to live4rachael's topic in General Students

    Hi! I read your questions about using CARTA to get downtown for classes. Unfortunately this is not something I know very much about. When I was in school there I lived on James Island so I was just a...