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This post was absolutely perfect. Why not give us a class like this while in school perhaps the last semester. I would have taken that class in a heart beat.

Don't wait to start and congratulations.

Same thing happened to me. Never again mention any weaknesses or doubts about yourself because they will use it against you. In reality they are not weaknesses but in the ER apparently they are. As far as your goals and planning I am sure a more experienced nurse on here can help lead you it the right direction. Forever think and say only positive things when working with the staff. I was always told that nurses were afraid of over confident graduate nurses, well I think that is untrue when it comes the the ER. Just my opinion.

If it is hard for you to find jobs that are not bedside with your experience then I guess there is not much hope for graduate RNs such as myself. I do not want bedside either as I recently found. And, well now I've been looking other places and they want 1-2 years experience which you have. I am so sorry that you are having a tough time but you are not alone. This economy is tough but we have to somehow make it through. Hang in there and keep trying.

Solid looks more professional so I agree with the above posters. By the Congratulations.....that is wonderful.

Congratulations!!! :)

The beauty of becoming a nurse is that you do not have to do bedside nursing. If you do not like where you are then change it. Insurance, Elementary school nurse, Educator, Dr's office, IV team etc... Don't let the negative comments scare you.

Sorry to say but the men in my department are patient with me and are always ready to teach. Women on the other hand give you the feeling that you just don't belong there. That is the experience I have gotten from these past 2 months. Very difficult to work with women.... Some women are just catty, manipulative, and vain. I Really hated to say this about women but I am just speaking of my own experience as a woman how I am treated by other women.

I don't know much about that position but I would take it if that is the place you want to be. Maybe after working there for awhile they will see your talents and put you in the position you want. At least you will have your foot in the door. Best wishes on whichever you choose.

I Studied the Hesi guide and passed the entrance exam, however on the exit Hesi I didn't study the guide (d/t finals) and almost passed but not quite. Thankfully at that time the school didn't require you to pass the Hesi in order to graduate (now they do). Definitely study the Hesi Review book. Many Blessings to you

This is my 4th week in the ER as a new graduate. My preceptor and instructor had a nice little talk with me, and I was told that this is not the ICU and that I do not need to thoroughly check all systems of each patient. Have any nurses here struggled to do speedy assessments and figured out a way to overcome it? Any advice much appreciated.

That is amazing and so nice, it's an incentive to stay fit or become fit.

We had a choice and our staff of nurses voted for Navy Blue. I like it because navy blue is my favorite color.:)

I commend you for wanting more for you and your children. I hope that your lawyer can make this x-husband of yours give you the honor that you deserve. I pray that things get better from here on for you and your children.

So you take vitals slower than they do.....what a shocker. You have no experience and they have years on you. Honestly I think they are giving extra time because you asked for it and needed it. They've been training you so I don't think that they want to start training someone else. You sound like you are eager to do well and therefore you will. Hang in there I to am trying to develop the speed aspect. I just keep telling myself the economy is horrible and there are so many nurses looking for jobs so I better listen to their criticism and build upon that quickly. Many Blessings to you.