jam2007

jam2007

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  1. Perfectionist - will I ever be able to handle bedside nursing?!

    jam2007 replied to imanedrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could have written that! I was the same for about 6 months..then I realized that my anxiety was getting in the way, so I would stop and take a breath and remind myself that if I was running behind,...

  2. Confused about schedule, orienting every saturday

    jam2007 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just landed a job and it's 12 hour days and every other weekend. My Nurse Manager mailed me my orientation schedule and I'm on every Saturday..is that normal? (And if you're wondering, it's not b/c...

  3. Confused about schedule, orienting every saturday

    jam2007 replied to jam2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know it's not a a typo b/c it was handwritten. The orientation is for 6 weeks, the schedule I have is for 4 weeks. What should I say? I don't want to come off as a

  4. Looking for support

    jam2007 replied to Katia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome! This is a great site to get input. I can certainly relate to your situation. You want to get ahead in life and don't want to feel as though your wasting your potential. I made the...

  5. Officially completed my 1st year as a Nurse TODAY!!! (m)

    jam2007 replied to pink2blue1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah for you! You survived:balloons: Give yourself a big pat on the

  6. Getting assessments done

    jam2007 replied to suewolfie's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious to all who posted, do you find it more time efficient to do assessments first then pass meds OR do one at a time? I'm a new nurse and do all my assessments, then meds, but I don't get...

  7. resume

    jam2007 replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    Just a few tweaks: I have researched your hospital's philosophy of care and core values and find them consistent with my own philosophy and values. Your hospital seems like the perfect place in which...

  8. working less than one year and not learning anything

    jam2007 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated in May (RN) and took a job in July. I was told during the interview there would be education and opportunities for growth. Unfortunately, this isn't the case. I am not learning anything...

  9. working less than one year and not learning anything

    jam2007 replied to jam2007's topic in Nursing Career

    Hindsight is 20/20 as they say...as a new grad I was just happy to have a job...next time I will definitely be more thorough. And yes I am learning things on my own, but it would be nice to have a...

  10. working less than one year and not learning anything

    jam2007 replied to jam2007's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to be vague..here's the details: I am on a cardiopulmonary floor, days. When asked for training for EKG' s I was told to buy a book. I was also told I should be in the position for at least a...

  11. Job-less in Boston. Please Help!

    jam2007 replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Community health centers are like MD offices..except with a wider focus. Many focus on underserved populations so locations are usually more urban. Some are larger than others and may have urgent care...

  12. Job-less in Boston. Please Help!

    jam2007 replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know you stated you want med/surg expereince..but given your interest you may want to try a community health center. Some are associated with hospitals, so you could always transition after a year....

  13. Misled during job interview, realized after being employed for several months

    jam2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    during my interview (and in advertisements that the facility is posting currently) i was told that there was education for nurses and opportunities for professional growth. i am a new grad and that...

  14. Quincy College RN day program

    jam2007 replied to Eccentric1RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No...but I did take all my science prereqs

  15. Quincy College RN day program

    jam2007 replied to Eccentric1RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That's frustrating! If you're nearby, I would stop by. I did my pre-reqs there and had issues with getting a real person. If you can't stop by, I would call again and ask to speak to the head of the...

  16. new grad positions?

    jam2007 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi, I'm debating a move to NC b/c I have family out there and I'm sick of the winters! I graduated with my BSN in May and am working on a cardiopulmonary unit (hate the BS on the floor) I am wondering...

  17. hospitals that hire new grads?

    jam2007 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Does anybody know of any "new grad" programs for new RNs? Or do you recommend a specific hospital that has good orientation and mentorships for new

  18. how long is a new grad a new grad??

    jam2007 replied to jamonit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I assumed as long as you have under one year of expereince, you are a "new grad" however I applied for a job in NC (I graduated 5/07 and have been working since July) and they will not consider me for...

  19. I'm ready to resign!

    jam2007 replied to NTPinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, no I'm not at a Sutter hospital. It's a sad commentary that our situation seems

  20. I'm ready to resign!

    jam2007 replied to NTPinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel your frustration. I too was told that orientation was for X amount of time. I got one week of "classes" where we covered paperwork, etc. then on the floor for 3 weeks. I was also given a...

  21. Info on working at New Hanover as new grad

    jam2007 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Ok, so I looked at hospitals and am considering New Hanover. Can anyone give me information on working conditions? I see that it is a magnet hospital, so I am assuming they treat their nurses well....

  22. Info on working at New Hanover as new grad

    jam2007 replied to jam2007's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for your input. I'm really getting frustrated (I'm in MA) and there seems to be no real nursing shortage here with minimal places that even offer new grad programs. Why down on magnet..I thoght...

  23. Problem getting a job in hospital as a new grad?

    jam2007 replied to cathleenmermaid47's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, now I'm really discouraged! I live in MA and am finding it impossible to find a job. I was considering relocating to ME (I vacation in OOB in the summer and enjoy ME). No one ever told us it...

  24. new grad positions?

    jam2007 replied to jam2007's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Are the positions posted as new grad

  25. To crush, or not to crush? That is the question!

    jam2007 replied to blueberrybon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad as well, working in a facility where we crush meds and we have a list (poster) in the med room of all the meds that cannot be crushed. Iron, protonix, some abx, (b/c of the taste),...