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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 increase my confidence at work. I'm just nervous that ...

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 hospital."

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 his "name and phone number". His wife and daughte...

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 good experience.....and it has been good experience. ...

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 advice!

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 my conscience!) I'm not sure what I could change a...

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 choreographed a dance to go along with the gloves. It was...

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 on your own after a very short period of time. Goo...

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 sad!

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 Patient Care Assistant/Tech. I don't believe that a Res...

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 is NOT your fault the test didn't get done the day...

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

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 specifics.

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 me!

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 asking questions and looking things up!

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

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 the job to put in the effort. She also mentioned ...

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 it!

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 the student makes them to be. For example, when I ...

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 excitement is but it would be at the expense of d...

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 trade assignments with a pregnant co-worker, becau...

I had a patient ask me to log into his bank account and transfer $1,005.00 from his savings account to his checking account. (Not sure why the extra $5, but that is beside the point.) I told him I would not sign into his bank account, but I could ge...

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, and that I was never truly alone. Once I realized...

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

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 books in the car on the way to work helps me focus ...