chexycat

Latest Activity

1. Med-Surg experience good for MICU?

   chexycat replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in MICU, SICU

   Ditto... I am a new grad starting my ICU internship. It's like anything else you have to put in what you want to get out. I know I am in for a long hard ride, but am willing to take the good and the...

2. I need help making a job decision....I'm a nursing student

   chexycat replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the others. The job closest to you, because skills will come. I was "just a tech" during school and it was a great experience. The nurses pulled me in to observe as often as they

3. Does it sound like I got the job (according to interview)?

   chexycat replied to rainbowbright2's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like a thumbs up up to me too! That is how my interviews went, and I was offered the

4. Who to send follow up thank you letter to when interviewed by several people?

   chexycat replied to rainbowbright2's topic in General Nursing

   I sent my thank you notes to the HR recruiter and the two managers. I put in the manager notes to please pass my thanks on to the staff that also attended. I would call HR and get the other names if...

5. Night Shift? When do you exercise?

   chexycat replied to Rabid Response's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I would highly recommend a yoga routine. There is am and pm yoga so depending on when you find your 20 minutes to put your exercise time in you can be assured of two things: 1. am- you will be...

6. HELP! Were are the nursing jobs for new nurses in georgia?

   chexycat replied to Yosh's topic in General Nursing

   Dekalbs new grad program is closed at this time. I believe the fall is the next round. Piedmont has the waiting list open. Try Atlanta Medical Center and Grady. Make sure you go in person to both and...

7. Atlanta area nurses...I need to vent!!

   chexycat replied to TeeTee,RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

   Awesome

8. Frustrated-New Grad relocated to Atlanta

   chexycat replied to chexycat's topic in Georgia Nursing

   Congrats!!! Awesome news!!! I did get accepted a week or so ago to an ICU internship. That's what I was referring to as "pay off" in my earlier post. I am so glad to hear your good news, I have been...

9. I am an ICU Nurse!!!

   chexycat replied to chexycat's topic in MICU, SICU

   oops sorry~ I meant to quote SBRN01 not

10. I am an ICU Nurse!!!

    chexycat replied to chexycat's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am not sure if you were asking me for advice or others. Since there is quite a bit of time from now until you start, I would begin to review the body systems. Just ensure you have a good solid base...

11. Atlanta area nurses...I need to vent!!

    chexycat replied to TeeTee,RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    There is no element missing to her story. Most of the hospitals are hiring, experienced nurses. Minimum of one year in most cases but typially 2+ is what I have found. Positions that are not...

12. Frustrated-New Grad relocated to Atlanta

    chexycat replied to chexycat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am sorry to hear you are facing such difficulty. Unfortunately, you can't work as a tech if you have your RN license. What areas are you interested in pursuing. Alot of the residencies have now...

13. I am an ICU Nurse!!!

    chexycat replied to chexycat's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats Cindy, I am a bit nervous too. Its been a few months since I have been in the hospital setting, as I graduated in December. Good luck, its gonna be so

14. I am an ICU Nurse!!!

    chexycat posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I just wanted to announce, because I am so thrilled, that I have been accepted as a new grad for an ICU internship. I have enjoyed reading the posts in this section for some time now, and can't wait...

15. Frustrated-New Grad relocated to Atlanta

    chexycat replied to chexycat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes, they recognize experience. As a matter of fact that is why the new grad internships are so few and if they do have internships its only one or two spots. There is an abundance of nurses with...