sunshine88

I am possibly relocating to a new state and I have been a RN for one year on a IMC (Intermediate Care /step-down cricitcal care) unit. I was wondering if that is enough time to switch to the ED. I have always liked the ED and it was my last rotation in nursing school. I feel like I still have a lot to learn, so do I try and switch to the ED now since I will be relocating to a new state, or stick to an IMC floor? I already have my ACLS cert. Thanks!

What program are you graduating from in Philly? I moved from Philly to Austin and I know another girl who did the same. We are all in the Versant program that is just about to end. The pay is a lot less compared to what you would make in Philly but it's not as expensive here since it's not a big city. What I am told is people want to work here so they don't have to pay as much. I can't complain b/c the weather is so much better and the people are really friendly.

Hi, I am a new nurse and I am still in orientation until the end of March. I am trying to think of other nursing jobs I could pick up a few times a week on my days off to make extra cash. I am only trying to find a job in another area b/c I hear when you work too much overtime on your own floor you can get burnt out. Any suggestions?

Hi, I know the first day of orientation we are supposed to wear business casual and they said to bring a sweater b/c it can get cold. I would love to be able to wear scrubs from then on, I will cross my fingers.

I don't know what to tell you but I have only heard good things about Seton. Do you think you will regret the med/tele floor if you decide to take that and not do L and D? I might be wrong but I thought its hard to get a L & D position so if you have the opportunity and you know that is what you want then I would say go for it. However, if you want to be marketable in the future and you decide your not going to be an L & D nurse forever you might want to take the med/tele position. Good luck!

By the way, they don't keep track of who signs up for weekends so you don't have to have a weekend clinical. They just say that to people in the beginning but I know they don't follow what they state as far as having to have at least one weekend clinical. I actually preferred the weekends but I know people who didn't have one weekend at all.

You usually get the opportunity to chose 2-12's or 3-8s, however your not guaranteed your choice. However, if you have a good reason like kids, etc. sometimes they will take that into account. You have the opportunity to switch with people too.

Do you find most people commute into downtown. I have been looking into the NW areas to live but I am not sure if I should commute. I will be working nights so I don't think I should hit traffic. I want somewhere that is affordable b/c I am a new grad and I have loans to pay off. However, I do want somewhere that is nice to live and I don't have to worry about my safety. Has anyone ever used one of those apartment finders agencies? Do you feel that they are helpful or will they hound you? Thanks!

Hi I just accepted a position in Austin and will be working downtown. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to live? I am from out of state so I would appreciate any help. I am looking for a one or two bedroom place that will be afordable and safe to live. Thanks!