HappyPediRN

HappyPediRN

Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA

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  1. The best behavior/verbal respond to the MD raising his voice

    HappyPediRN replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

    Truthfully I would have told him "Go find your own supplies and then come find me when you're ready to speak to me like a

  2. Question about Tufts Medical Center

    HappyPediRN replied to JMP2004's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    JMP Tufts has been on a hiring freeze forever now. They are not taking new grads at this

  3. The silence of fetal demise

    HappyPediRN replied to GrammaKay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Gramma. Your description brought back memories of an all-too-familiar scene for me, except I was the patient. I will never forget telling one of the residents at my 39 week appointment that...

  4. New grad training programs

    HappyPediRN replied to NonstopLearning's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    BSN Magna Cum Laude and 3 years of tech experience. It really

  5. New grad training programs

    HappyPediRN replied to NonstopLearning's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The market is very tight up here. I graduated in May and still do not have a job either, and I'm NOT picky and happy to work any and all hours on any schedule! I've talked to every hospital in a 1.5...

  6. Are there any May grads who still don't have jobs?

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm feeling kind of blue and would like to commiserate with other recent grads who still haven't found a

  7. NICU preceptorship (last quarter of nursing program)

    HappyPediRN replied to BettyPaige's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Betty. I think you have to do what you love. You may wind up with a job out of this preceptorship, and even if you don't you have an advantage over many new grad candidates who apply to the NICU. I...

  8. New grads having trouble finding jobs

    HappyPediRN replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Lee. You can count me in as one of those new grads. I graduated in May, licensed in July, and still haven't found a f/t position. I'm working per diem right now. I have been on a few interviews,...

  9. 4 months and no JOB!

    HappyPediRN replied to grantf07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm right there with you! I live in MA and have had my license for over 4 months and still do not have a f/t job. So discouraging. Have you looked into something per diem just to put the experience...

  10. How would you care for this patient?

    HappyPediRN replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    I'd do a quick neuro check

  11. For the nightshifters.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you had the choice to work five 8 hour shifts (11p-7a) or three 12s (7p-7a) which would you choice? I'm having a hard time deciding which is better. One the one hand if you do three 12s then thats...

  12. Initial NRP fast approaching!!! EEK!

    HappyPediRN replied to NFB2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NFB, don't be terrified. I just took the NRP 10/30 and I have never stepped foot in a NICU. I want to be a NICU nurse and thought this would help me get an edge, along with taking STABLE. I didn't...

  13. How long did it take you to get a job as a new grad?

    HappyPediRN replied to ac123's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I feel ya goodspirits. I graduated in May and still don't have a

  14. Do you work in MA? Some questions from a soon to be new grad.

    HappyPediRN replied to cheesecake89's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. The job market is very VERY tough right now. I graduated in May and still do not have a full-time nursing job, just per diem and I worked at three hospitals and graduated among the top of my...

  15. I'm only 22 years old.

    HappyPediRN replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    OP I totally get what you are saying. I moved 60 miles fom my family to live with my boyfriend when I was 20 years old, worked 40-60 hours per week while going to school year-round, 18-22 credits per...

  16. VENT.....this really sucks

    HappyPediRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Zoobyli, look into Johns Hopkins and UCLA. Both are accepting new grads into their NICU right now and they both have a fantastic new grad program. You'll see some of the sickest babies in the WORLD at...

  17. List of interview questions.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a list of interview questions and I was wondering if I could PM someone for feedback. I want to make sure they don't sound like I'm just asking to show the nurse manager that I'm familiar with...

  18. List of interview questions.

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry, I just saw this now! Relocating is definitely not an option right now. My dad is terminally ill and my fiance's job is not transferrable. He's been there 16 years and it would be hard to break...

  19. VENT.....this really sucks

    HappyPediRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yuck. Ernie, you just validated everything the OP stated about your unit. What a disgusting display of undermining. You've said nothing constructive and nothing that is going to change anything for...

  20. List of interview questions.

    HappyPediRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not yet! I'm

  21. How does working major holidays go at your hospital?

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you have to work Thanksgiving and New Years to get Christmas off, and if so do you usually get scheduled for Christmas Eve too? If you work Christmas, do they usually schedule you Christmas Eve and...

  22. Help: Medication error

    HappyPediRN replied to ICURNIAM's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NICU = Neuro ICU, right? Wow, I think that's really harsh considering the error ended with a positive outcome. If it was your second or third then I could understand the reaction. Nurses are human, we...

  23. Kindred Healthcare

    HappyPediRN replied to limaya2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked for one and am not afraid to say I will NEVER work for them again. Unsafe staffing, unsafe environment, too much agency, too little people that give a damn. It's like a revolving door with...

  24. Please list your opinions on this subject i am dealing with.

    HappyPediRN replied to 49*1's topic in General Nursing

    ICU123, my monthly bills while in nursing school were exactly $1400/month. I had half the rent, bills, $300-$400/month in credit card payments, my car loan, car payment, plus the expenses of everyday...

  25. 15 minute checks

    HappyPediRN replied to GomezKar's topic in Psychiatric

    We have prefilled forms for 15 minute checks and 5 minute checks for those on precautions. You better believe your butt they are done in real time on the dot of every 15 minutes. We have a small unit...