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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...