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  1. 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....

  2. 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...

  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 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...

  6. 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

  7. Advice?

    greenfaery posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi, I graduated from Nursing school in May (ADN) and passed my boards but I still can't find a job. I'm interested in working in emergency nursing one day and I'm thinking of going back to school....

  8. 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....

  9. 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,...

  10. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

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

  11. 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,...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. Advice?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Will EMT help me get a job in ER?

    greenfaery posted a topic in Emergency

    I just graduated from nursing school (Associate's degree) and plan on taking my NCLEX soon. However, due to my lack of experience I am having a VERY tough time finding a job. I only have retail...

  18. Will EMT help me get a job in ER?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    I just looked it up and found out that to do do the RN to Paramedic bridge program at my college you need 2+ years of RN experience. However, I have always been interested in EMS and perhaps I will do...

  19. Will EMT help me get a job in ER?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    Way to go Siego! It sounds like that EMS experience has definately paid off

  20. Will EMT help me get a job in ER?

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Emergency

    I appreciate all your responses. You all have good points. RN1980, I suppose you are right about the lack of experience still being the main issue for me. I even thought of applying to some...

  21. Does waiting to apply look bad to recruiters?

    greenfaery posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not that it makes a difference now since interviews have come and gone for the season, but I'm wondering if I made a really bad choice to wait until August to apply for RN new grad jobs? I was...

  22. Does waiting to apply look bad to recruiters?

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

    Thanks for your insight llg. I actually wasn't going to "play" this summer, I have told someone that I would help take care of them in another state while they are dying. Do you think it would...

  23. feeling discouraged

    greenfaery replied to all4ofus's topic in General Students

    I feel the same way. I think feeling unsupervised/unguided during clinical is the norm these days. Nurses are very busy and often don't have 1 minute to speak to a student, and some don't really...

  24. Please help! I don't understand heparin flush 5ml

    greenfaery posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I had clinical today and my patient had an order for a 10ml saline flush and a 5ml (100 units/ml) heparin flush immediately after with a port-a-cath. I am confused because of the amount of...

  25. Please help! I don't understand heparin flush 5ml

    greenfaery replied to greenfaery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a great chart, thanks