Kevin RN08

First, I am prejudice towards second career ADNs ... whether they have a previous Bachelor or not. As a working adult, raising children, paying mortage/rent, student loan(s), car payment(s), etc. it comes down to two things: cost and availability. C...

Not. done.yet has good advice. Personally, I let the vent go on if it's not in a patient area, if it is I speak up telling them to take it somewhere else. Make your own judgements, your own decisions as to what ills may be in the place ... as well...

I'd be hard pressed to recommend signing a 3 year contract at a SNF. But if jobs are hard to come by in your area and you're unwilling to relocate then that may not be such a bad deal.

Unsafe is UNSAFE, PERIOD. That said, I don't mind assisting others in turning, transferring, or cleaning "heavy" patients. I am 6'2" 195-205, I should be called on to assist with some of the larger patients. Just as I may call on others when I can't...

Great summation. If we all aren't pulling in the same direction we are working against each other. Organizationally, bedside Nurses provide the broad (hopefully) stable base which the Hospital is built. If this broad base isn't properly represented ...

I just looked it's about a 7 hr train ride with a price tag of $90-180 ... work nights and that's good sleep time. Though it would be like working 1 shift for free (travel costs).

Another thing to consider is he remains in Boston while you essentially commute. If you have a 3x12 schedule, find a coworker to rent a room from work your three days and then go home.

Take the job. One piece of advice is to COMMUNICATE!!!! Speak up if/when you feel you're in over your head. Let your preceptor know where your weaknesses are. If you and your preceptor don't click request another.

I agree and understand much of what you are saying. And I would encourage more managers to come back to the trenches once in a while. It's like the "Undercover Boss", these CEOs normally walk away with a deeper appreciation of the work their employ...

I took this from a former career advisor when comparing competing offers (in my former life) ... "you're gonna be the same size fish, but in a smaller pond you are MUCH bigger." I may take the reverse approach about politics, I think that we as youn...

My understanding is if your child want School of the Arts or IB they have to (A) be a resident of the county/district they are applying to (York, Williamsburg, Hampton, Newport News) (B) apply and be accepted. For instance you may choose to live in t...

Here are some links to penninsula schools districts. http://yorkcountyschools.org/ http://www.sbo.hampton.k12.va.us/ http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/ http://www.wjcc.k12.va.us/ Schools that I've heard good things about include: (York County)- Bruton, York (N...

Langley is in Hampton. To live I'd look in York County, Tabb, Grafton, York districts. I live in Williamsburg/York County (Bruton District) which would be 20-25 min to Langley. Personally, I would not recommend living in Norfolk/Virginia Beach and w...

I did the Hurst in person Course and their CDs along with Saunders. We also had to take the HESI, which was a pain it provided a good tool as to where to focus your study efforts. I found Marlene(?) Hurst to be a hoot which really made the "study un...

Newport News and York County Schools are rumored to have long standing positions open ... I don't know what their experience requirement may be, and it isn't hospital nursing, but it is a J-O-B.

Great advice LK. There are 2 things I would add: 1- you may dream of being in NICU, L&D, or ED, keep your options open. 2- be open to relocation, especially if you won't live by rule #1. Personally, I am thrilled with my decision to go in to nurs...

Try MCV, the new grad recruiter is AWESOME!! She actually calls back when you make follow up calls, even to give you a negative response. I know we just brought in 5-6 new grads.

Your first couple days may very well be classroom time, doing HR paperwork, listening to some of the key players, learning hospital safety procedures, showing some competancies, learning where to park, getting your commute time figured out, etc. Some...

Relocating could be an option. Other than that you have to work your resources, have instructors, managers, & HR people look at your resume. Use your instructors, especially clinical instructors they know folks they have contacts. If you are ope...

Please don't take this as an attack. But you said you had to learn english, is it possible that your language barrier has held you back somewhat? Will it possibly make Nursing more difficult? Do you have access to transators to help overcome this po...

I didn't read all 15 pages, so if this has been stated I'm sorry for wasting your time. First, it's a shared experience that helps to make your class more cohesive ... it's teambuilding. Second, you are going to need to trust these classmates for th...

Ahhh and you now have her phone number! Keep her in mind, shoot her an email thanking her for making contact and politely ask that she consider you for other positions.

Get you applications in NOW! Apply early and often. Consider relocating if your area is saturated with new grad RNs. Have your resume reviewed by Nurse Managers and your instructors. Talk to RNs where you are in clinical. Be honest with yourself as...

I was in a similar position, the exception was my first job was ED and we had a 12 week orientation, though personally it felt haphazard. I resigned and was hired soon afterward by a teaching hospital on an Intermediate Medical & Telemetry floor ...

Don't forget "me time", if you don't take time for yourself (and family) you will suffer, family will withdraw support and blame school for your change. It doesn't have to be every day or every week, but set limits and stick to them. I found myself m...