Southern Calif, the central valley and basically any area other than the greater Sacramento and Bay areas are not hard to find new grad positions in. That is because the Sac/SF areas pay a lot better...
I am also a "mature" new grad who just got a position in a CCU. I am encouraged to read your post because now that I took the job, I am getting a little nervous about the huge learning
We were able to give IV push meds during out preceptorship (last semester) provided a licensed RN was present. But I think that it varied depending upon which hospital you were precepting
I am a new grad who just accepted a position in a CCU where they only offer a 14 week orientation so I hope I can extend if need be! I am nervous but excited--wondering if there is anything I can be...