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1. IV drop rate in the real world?

   greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I didn't use a pump here, it was gtt/min. I guess maybe I should have just grabbed an extra pump. Next time I'll do that because the MAR did have the ml/hr, I guess that's easier. I couldn't...

2. IV drop rate in the real world?

   greenfaery posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'm a new nurse on a busy progressive care unit but I am posting this in this area because I don't know where else to post it. My problem is that I'm having some difficulty with nursing school vs....

3. Advice for new nurses

   greenfaery replied to IknowIcanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Most facilities require staff and students to go through training courses related to unit policies before doing clinical practice, therefore It was totally inappropriate for her to ask you to take the...

4. Questions for New Grads

   greenfaery replied to lifelearningrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   1. When did you graduate? May 2010 2. Do you have a BSN or ADN? ADN 3. Are you still looking for work? No. 4. If not, how long did it take you to find a job? 4 months (but I'm picky and only applied...

5. There is hope!

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

   Thanks! I found one not to far (40 min. drive each

6. There is hope!

   greenfaery posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I was offered a full-time job this morning on a progressive care unit at a local hospital. I have a couple of things to say. First, I want to thank all the wonderful people on allnurses.com for...

7. Advice?

   greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for all your advice. I just got a call this morning with job offer, full-time in a progressive care unit I'm so happy! I will probably learn the ropes here first, then later on look into ER....

8. Advice?

   greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

   GreyGull, again thanks for the insight. Critical care transport sounds awesome! I love the idea of being an RN but working outside of the hospital. I will also look into the EMT-B volunteer thing,...

9. Advice?

   greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

   Huh, I haven't seen this hospital in my search for some reason, thanks Lunah!

10. What can I do to build up my resume as a future RN?

    greenfaery replied to swtchariot's topic in General Nursing

    If I could go back in time I would have gotten a job as an aid on the hospital and floor I was interested in after my first semester of nursing school. The main reason for that would be to network,...

11. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Lunah, my college (PVCC) offers an RN-to-paramedic program, but it's not something you can just get into, they require a certain amount or experience first. I love the idea of being a paramedic and...

12. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    The limited number of positions for new grads is the problem. I am not competitive because I have no healthcare experience. If I could go back in time, I would have become a tech first, then went to...

13. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Wow, thanks for the insight GreyGull. And I do appreciate your positive

14. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Thanks, New Mexico would be my first choice if I had the luxury of moving, but I'm kind of stuck here And I don't even want to start in the ER, but I can't find a job willing to hire new grads in any...

15. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Lizzie. I'm actually surprised you got hired in a float pool, as the hospitals around here don't hire new grads to float, or even part-time or PRN. I'm willing to do anything besides LTC (I...