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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. real world nursing, and a recent problem I've had is...

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 piggyback it because it wasn't compatible with the hepar...

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 vital signs.

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 to a few places) 5. If you don't mind my asking, th...

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 such great advice and feedback. Especially Daytonite...

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

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. I could either 1) Continue my nursing with an RN-...

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. Thanks again!

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, that is just the sort of thing I'm looking for. :)

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

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, get on the managers good side, and let them know wh...

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 RN, it seems like a good opportunity to escape the ...

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 nursing school. Now I can't find a job doing eith...

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

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 dept or physician's office in this state! I was ...

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 refuse to start my career with a 1:38 Rn:PT ratio),...

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 management experience, no health care experience besid...

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 it anyway after I get more RN experience. Lunah,...

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

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 aid/tech jobs in the ER but I was very surprised to find ...

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 recently told it might make me look like a "slacker". B...

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 benefit me to tell recruiters that is why I am applying...

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 want to teach students anyway. Clinical instructors ...

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 heparin (5ml seems like a lot more than that little line...

This is a great chart, thanks DolceVita!