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  1. How long should I work before taking ACLS?

    mich321 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working on a med-surg/telemetry/ICU stepdown floor since January 2009, and I have been off orientation since May. I would like to go for ACLS as I think it is important and would help...

  2. Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

    mich321 replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like hospital B is very supportive of new graduates since there is a one year residency. A supportive environment is worth SO much more than being able to say "I work for a very prestigious...

  3. Most embarrassing mistake you've ever made

    mich321 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've done a lot of embarrassing things. Last time I worked, I was starting to ask a pt to tell me his name and birthdate when my phone started ringing. I ignored the phone, but asked the pt to tell me...

  4. Need some opinions.....what to do?

    mich321 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working as an RN for one year on a med-surg/stepdown floor. I didn't really want to work in this area of nursing, but that is what was available after graduation and I knew it would be...

  5. Need some opinions.....what to do?

    mich321 replied to mich321's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would try to stay on PRN or part-time at my current job if at all possible in order to avoid "burning bridges". Thanks for the

  6. Need some opinions.....what to do?

    mich321 replied to mich321's topic in General Nursing

    There was no sign-on bonus, so I wouldn't need to pay back any money. The consequence of breaking the commitment is that I would not be eligible for re-hire. (And of course, having the guilt of it on...

  7. Pink Gloves Dance to Jay Sean's "Down" for Breast Cancer Awareness

    mich321 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sorry if this was already posted by someone, but I saw this video today and found it inspiring. The hospital employees in this video all wore pink gloves to promote breast cancer awareness and...

  8. Straight into casual pool after graduating..

    mich321 replied to Struth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have a chance to be part of a new grad program/internship, take it! The first year of nursing is SO overwhelming. You will need the support! If you start in the casual pool, you will likely be...

  9. Laid off RNs?

    mich321 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    There were some nurses laid off in the summer from the hospital where I work. They were nurses who helped with admits/discharges and transported pts to procedures on monitors. It was

  10. "Para-nursing"

    mich321 replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    I had never heard the term "para-nursing", so I did a quick google search just to see what I could find. It appears that some countries use the term para-nursing to describe the role of a CNA or...

  11. my night ended in tears......any help?

    mich321 replied to wsuRN2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not alone! I cried twice during orientation, and I didn't even wait until the end of the shift! It's ok, it happens. Nursing is stressful and overwhelming, and you need an outlet for that. It...

  12. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    mich321 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Finally made up my mind to get the IM vaccination yesterday. My arm is a little sore today. No other

  13. What will promote you from Staff Nurse I to SN II??

    mich321 replied to nurse441's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I believe each hospital/facility has its own clinical ladder for advancement from novice to expert nurse (level I-V). You would probably have to check with your hospital for

  14. Terrified of killing my patients/making mistakes/missing something important

    mich321 replied to Lola77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I felt the same way when I was off orientation and probably for the first 3 months on my own until I switched to night shift. Night shift has been much better for

  15. how long do i feel like an idiot?

    mich321 replied to belindalou's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's been about 9 months for me. I have some days where I feel somewhat confident and some days where I feel like I really don't know anything yet. I know I'll never know it all though, so I just keep...

  16. the next flu vaccine scandal

    mich321 replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    ABC news tonight stated that one of the companies donated 100 doses of the vaccine to a children's hospital in new

  17. Do recruiters actually read cover letters?

    mich321 replied to JenniferSews's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My friend is a human resources manager (not in a hospital though). She told me that when potential employees don't send a cover letter, it comes across as though the person does not care enough about...

  18. How long should I work before taking ACLS?

    mich321 replied to mich321's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your replies! I have taken a basic EKG class, so I think I'll get the ACLS book and start working on

  19. BSN not worth it?

    mich321 replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous comments regarding clinical hours and experience....I think it varies by school and instructor, not necessarily by degree. In addition, I think clinical experiences are what...

  20. Disgusted!

    mich321 replied to rawrn's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by IMABSNRN I'm disgusted with my situation, too. I'm stuck at a job in a LTC facility and it's getting on my nerves. I've got a BSN and know I could go to a big hospital where the...

  21. taking H1N1 patients while pregnant?

    mich321 replied to melisgood's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The hospital where I work has released H1N1 guidelines which state that a pregnant woman may not refuse an assignment provided there is appropriate PPE available for use. I would personally offer to...

  22. My first day officially as an RN!!!!!!!!

    mich321 replied to bunnie004's topic in General Nursing

    Always ask for help when you need it. When I was first "on-my-own", I thought I needed to be able to do it all myself. That got very overwhelming. I quickly learned that everyone needs help sometimes,...

  23. NEW THREAD!!!...The Stop the Panicking Already, !!!..thread

    mich321 replied to RuRnurse?'s topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ahhhhh, thank you! Prolonged periods of stress (such as pandemic panic) can have detrimental effects on the immune system right?!

  24. The Night Before Nerves

    mich321 replied to nurseme3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad, working since January. I have the same problem. It's getting a little better as time goes by, but I still feel a lot of anxiety prior to my shifts. I've found that listening to audio...

  25. OR RN's recovering their own patients in a small, rural hospital

    mich321 replied to wilbur1's topic in Operating Room

    When I was in nursing school, my leadership rotation was in a small rural OR. The OR nurses also acted as PACU nurses, but were not required to have ICU or ER experience. During the day, there were...