Oh, and whats up with the weird new grad progrm start times??? None of my classmates (who graduated in June) have taken their boards yet. I have an IP, but most hospitals wont take IP's into their...
Has anyone started working as a new grad on day shift?? Any nw grad programs in LA that offer day shifts? Is it easier to get a day shift if you start in Med/Surg? Ok, so I'm obsessed with finding a...
I'm well aware that it is difficult to find a day job as a new grad. That's why I posted the question. It is not impossible though, because I already have a part-time day job. That is why I'm...
Hi, I am a new grad RN interested in eventually getting into forensic nursing. What kind of nursing background is useful when entering this field? I have a part-time job in psych and I am looking...
lsvalliant replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Forensic
I'm torn. it is really important for me to be working days cuz I am going to try to pull down 2 jobs. I doubt I'll find an ER day shift, especially as a new grad. I might stick with psych and get my...
Hi secretname. I don't know if I can inspire you, because I am in the same boat you are. I'm taking mine in 3weeks up here in Pasadena. What are you doing to prepare? I'm doing about 100 questions...
lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Forensic
Thanks for your imput. I haven't even thought about volunteering for a coroner! Maybe I'll give it a shot while I'm waiting for my jobs to start. Hopefully others will post their imputs. I know...
lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Psychiatric
btw I have already gotten the "you want to work where?" response from everyone including some of my fellow new grads and former teachers. I don't know why mental health gets such a bad rep. I did...
lsvalliant replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Forensic
hi, I was wondering the same thing as I posted a similar question. I'm a new nurse going into psych nursing(part-time) and contemplating sticking with psych as my specialty. However, finding an ED...
lsvalliant replied to lsvalliant's topic in Psychiatric
007, thank you for your reply. Since I am new at this... what do you think makes for a great psych nurse? I want to be well prepared and kick some butt as soon as I