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I passed NCLEX before I started working and had the same amount of orientation as the GNs. The only difference...the hospital didn't offer me the sign on bonus that they were offering the GNs. I had to go to HR and explain that although I had passed boards I was just as "new" as the GNs. I got the bonus and a great orientation. Good luck!

You could call some local hospitals and explain that you are thinking of majoring in nursing, but would like to shadow a nurse for a few shifts. Most places are willing to have you come in. This won't give you the total picture of nursing, but it would give you a little taste. Good luck with you decision.

I would have fixed it on the MAR and mentioned something to the nurses, but that is as far as I would have taken it. The whole point of chart checks is to catch anything that may have been missed. If missed orders/meds are a big problem on the floor then maybe they should go to q8h chart checks.

Thank you Nurse Elizabeth for your input. I have a better understanding of all that is involved in signing on as staff.

CABG patch kid, I hope your new preceptor is working out better for you. As for being asked to precept, I've never been asked. It's always been assumed that I would agree to precept. To tell you the truth, I loved every minute of it. I've heard it said that if you want to learn something, teach it. I've learned something every time I've precepted either because the preceptee asked a question I didn't already know the answer to and therefore had to look it up or they learned a different way to do something in school or at another facility. It was also refreshing to be around someone who wasn't bitter or burned out. :flowersfo

I agree with muffin!! Don't quit your job right now!! I love working agency, but I am kicking myself for not signing on fulltime somewhere when things started to go downhill. Hang in there a little while longer...this economy has to turn around eventually

It never ceases to amaze me-the power of prayer!! May God bless her with continued recovery. Thank you, flightnurse2b for updating us on this miracle.

Any updates? I know it's been a few weeks, but I am still thinking about this nurse and praying for her too. Just wondering.

I would wait until Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. They may have just gotten your paperwork from the nurse manager and will call tomorrow morning. Good luck!

I am fit to be tied! I have worked per diem for an agency on and off for approx. 2 years. One of the facilities I've gone to through this agency is hiring right now and I would LOVE to work for them. It's an awesome unit and I actually enjoy going to work there. I asked my agency what the procedure would be if I wanted to sign on as staff at this facility as I am aware of non compete clauses and the such. I found out today that not only would the facility have to buy out my "contract", but I would not be able to work there as staff or agency for 90 days. The recruiter informs me that I can work somewhere else through them for the 90 days. Here are just a few of the problems with this scenario: 1. I'm per diem and could choose not to work for this agency at any time. Why am I considered a 'contract'? 2. What if at the end of the 90 days they are no longer hiring? If that were to occur I would be out of a permanent position AND it's possible they would be fully staffed and no longer need to use agency nurses. 3. This agency has not been able to book a shift for me anywhere else with the economy the way it is. So I would basically be forced out of work for 90 days. Is there anything I can do to help the situation? Has anyone else experieced this? Any input would be appreciated.

GotoGirl I am so sorry you are going through this. It's just so sad that as nurses we take care of everyone else, but when it comes to our coworkers they just as soon stab you in the back as smile at you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that everything works out for you. Keep your head up and take care of yourself.:hgu:

We use Dispatch wipes in our facility that have a strong odor of bleach. If I know I'm going into a bad stink situation I wet a mask with a tiny bit of the Dispatch liquid. It works everytime!

Thank you for the update. I will continue to pray for her and her family.

Any more improvement? Any updates?

It's wonderful news that she is improving! Thank you for the update and I will continue to pray for her and those around her. Our God is an awesome God!