Lizzie21

Lizzie21

Med/Surg and ANCC RN-BC

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  1. Float pool for new grad?

    Lizzie21 replied to jlthompson's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad i'm in the float pool. We only travel to med/surg floors no ICU or cardiac. I like. you get to see different things and meet a sorts of

  2. Sub. q stick from hep.c positive patient...

    Lizzie21 replied to Mdean05's topic in General Nursing

    I know nurses that have gotten HIV positive fluid in their eyes and they were fine. I know its probably nerve racking to know what the results are. Just breath and relax. I'm sure you will be fine. I...

  3. Drawing Blood Question...

    Lizzie21 replied to jmokeefe's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel embarrassed about asking for help from the RN's on the floor. I'm sure they are happy to help you. I felt like that too when I couldn't get IVs started on my older patients. I would say the...

  4. Just Had To Share :)

    Lizzie21 replied to lpn-ny's topic in General Nursing

    Room service, how can i help you!? lol. Doctors are stupid sometimes. that's too

  5. Need advice for night shift

    Lizzie21 replied to TinaL29's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So this is what I find helpful for preparing for nights. I am a new grad also. I go to bed at a normal time the night before, get up early the next day and then take a long nap during the day so I...

  6. Job Offer..WOOHOO!

    Lizzie21 replied to robyn226's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATS!!!!!! That is so

  7. Students giving and getting report?

    Lizzie21 replied to SassyRuca's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you feel that you are bothersome to the nurses. I love students (i'm a new grad and know exactly how you feel). Even when I give report I feel I'm not doing a good job or the other nurses...

  8. RN to BSN: SAT?

    Lizzie21 replied to Capable1's topic in General Nursing

    I would say if they want to see them, then sure, show them what you got. When I applied to get my BSN (I had a previous BS in psych) they didn't ask for my high school transcripts or anything like...

  9. I had my interview and now I'm worried

    Lizzie21 replied to NerdyNurse24's topic in General Nursing

    okay. So when i got my job it was contingent on me passing my drug test, background check, physical and all that stuff they make you do. It takes a few days for people to review your resume and decide...

  10. Name your hospital/region and pay for new grad

    Lizzie21 replied to sourapril's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I know most hospitals here start new grads off around $21-23 per hour and more depending on the shift differentials and all

  11. College America???

    Lizzie21 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Have you looked into any of the university schools? also if you want to be a nurse think about accreditation of the school and where you would be able to find a job after you

  12. phone interview with Denver Health

    Lizzie21 replied to sourapril's topic in Colorado Nursing

    WOO HOO!!!! that's awesome you got an interview there. First of all just breath and relax. They will probably ask you the usual questions on, tell me about yourself, why did you choose nursing, give...

  13. Taking NCLEX-RN in 2 days! Can you all give me suggestions

    Lizzie21 replied to Irock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Breath! I would the night before just relax your brain. If you don't know it by then, you won't know it when the test comes the next day. Get plenty of rest the night before. Make sure you eat...

  14. Nervous about being a new grad

    Lizzie21 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey everyone, So I am a new grad and have been orienting with a preceptor. My problem is that I am super nervous to call the doctor for my first time. I don't know what to expect and I don't want to...

  15. Nervous about being a new grad

    Lizzie21 replied to Lizzie21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did it! last night I called the doctor! it wasn't as bad as i thought it was going to be. granted i don't feel comfortable with it, i know what to kind of expect from it! thanks for the support...

  16. ER and Critical Care New Graduate Interview...HELP

    Lizzie21 replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome you got interviews in those areas, especially as a new grad. I would just prepare for situational type

  17. SICK OF BEING A LPN

    Lizzie21 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think you nurses do wonderful jobs. It shouldn't matter if you are an RN or LPN. A nurse is a nurse. I know where at my hospital they hire LPNs all the time. They are the best to work with. Keep...

  18. BSN, New Grad in Cincinnati, Summa cum laud, volunteer nurse--NO JOB!!

    Lizzie21 replied to warmorrigan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is my advice for you. The market sucks right now. It was hard for me to get my first nursing job. I am still a new grad and it took me 4 months to land a nursing job. I would suggest that you...

  19. New nurse wondering if it's okay to attend patient funeral.

    Lizzie21 replied to new_oncologyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would suggest that you go, especially if you were close to the patient and their family. It would mean a lot to them and it would offer you closure as well. it also shows the family how supportive...

  20. List of Nurse Recruiters in all 50 states

    Lizzie21 replied to Marquel MSN RN CCRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is so awesome that you posted this. This will definitely help people out who are looking for

  21. Nervous about being a new grad

    Lizzie21 replied to Lizzie21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone! It is my goal to at least do it once when I work this week! All of your advice is awesome. I will let you know how it goes!! i just have to do it once and then i'll be fine. as a...

  22. Graduating in Dec and newly Pregnant

    Lizzie21 replied to LnDisforme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had two girlfriends in my nursing program that had just found out that they were pregnant right before we graduated. what they did was look for jobs before they started showing. when they...

  23. Mailing resumes instead of taking them personally?

    Lizzie21 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    What I did was personally hand delivered my resumes and cover letters to the hospitals. then i would email the recruiters to bug them about positions and if they sent my resumes to hiring managers on...

  24. What kind of nurse are you?

    Lizzie21 replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    Right now i'm in med/surg. it's okay, but not my ideal dream job. I would love to be a mom/baby nurse or nicu

  25. Any advice for being getting a job after graduation?

    Lizzie21 replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to you would be talk with your senior practicum nurse manager and see if they have any available openings on their unit. if they don't, then i would start contacting previous clinical...