ruralgirl08

ruralgirl08

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  1. Should I stay in the unit I'm currently working in or transfer to different one?

    ruralgirl08 replied to Kookie2412's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I really agree with the other posters. Stay where you are, and focus on your schooling. Too much change, too fast can be much more added stress on you and your

  2. Tele or MedSurg better for career to be in OR

    ruralgirl08 replied to monsterRN's topic in Operating Room

    I think they are both great starting points as a new grad. The OR is so different, but useful to have the basics of nursing down first before you enter. Which of those hospitals has a larger OR, or...

  3. new grad first job as a public health nurse feedback please.

    ruralgirl08 replied to nogermsnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you could transition into acute care anytime there is an opening, it will be another learning curve, but if they need people they will train you. Acute care can be way overrated, I am...

  4. Dealing with Circulators as a New Student.

    ruralgirl08 replied to gymnut's topic in Operating Room

    Where is your preceptor in all of this? Have they "debriefed" with you after your shift? Like what you could do to improve, or what you are doing well, what you need to work on? They must notice this...

  5. Transitioning from case management to the OR

    ruralgirl08 replied to passionOR's topic in Operating Room

    Find out which hospitals tend to train, or have a need for OR nurses and apply. You may want to get back into acute care and try to transfer in. Network, look into your local AORN chapter. There are...

  6. Refusing to do a surgery?

    ruralgirl08 replied to michele742's topic in Operating Room

    I recently experienced being in a room for an elective D & E (for medical reasons), ethics aside it was hard for all the nurses, even the experienced. Even harder when you have recently come back...

  7. Two Job offers....

    ruralgirl08 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am not sure I understand, will you be working in an RN scope in job number 2? I would suggest working where you can work as an RN, once you get your license. If you will be for both, then go with...

  8. Consolidation Advice

    ruralgirl08 replied to megan005's topic in International Nursing

    I would say to choose the area you eventually want to work in. Even if you don't get a job in that area right away, the expereince may be useful later on when you do have some real work expereince,...

  9. Stress level on a neuro floor

    ruralgirl08 posted a topic in Neurological

    I have been working on a neurology/neurosurgical floor for the last 6 mos., I previously did a year of med-surg before this. Do you find neuro to more stressful then med-surg? I have noticed there are...

  10. 1 year decision: contract job vs perm, need advice

    ruralgirl08 replied to Sniped4Life's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should take the tele position. Take it from someone who was in a similar boat as a new grad. I had two temp. positions in my first year, and even though I was exposed to new skills, I...

  11. Job Market in Canada

    ruralgirl08 replied to AGCT's topic in International Nursing

    A lot of nurses here are having difficulty finding steady work across the country (as the above poster mentioned.) Most nursing positions that are unionized, have the same pay across the province, no...

  12. Vital Signs Return Demonstration!! Help!

    ruralgirl08 replied to cccormier's topic in International Nursing

    Try practicing on family members or other people at home. And possibly, write down their signs, while you are doing it. Might help you remember the process, and feel a little more like assessing a...

  13. RN in the OR?

    ruralgirl08 replied to 2bDocOc's topic in Operating Room

    I have to admit, I was curious about this too, being an RN interested in working in the OR. But now that I have had some OR experience, I can tell you why RNs are very useful to the OR. 1)The main...

  14. New Grad thinking about Respiratory Therapy

    ruralgirl08 replied to Ionno31's topic in International Nursing

    I am not sure if they use them in BC, but have you thought about Physician Assistant? They are educated in the medical model, and seem to have alot of variety in where they can work. I think it's two...

  15. Stress in Nursing?

    ruralgirl08 replied to Toaster's topic in International Nursing

    I've been nursing under 4 yrs. I would say coming out of nursing school, I had a lot of optimism because there are so many avenues in nursing. I am still trying to keep this attitude, but I have also...

  16. Stress in Nursing?

    ruralgirl08 replied to Toaster's topic in International Nursing

    "Physio, MRI, and ultrasound techs" If I were to do it over again, any of these three job are just as interesting as nursing...with: less stress, good pay, and generally better hours. I am assuming...

  17. advice on what to do

    ruralgirl08 replied to sabatical's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I am sorry you are having such a problem finding your fit. I think what you need to do is some self reflection, and focus on what your strengths are. Make a list of what you feel you are good at,...

  18. RPN IN Cosmetic Surgery?

    ruralgirl08 replied to Cass.M's topic in International Nursing

    I am interested in what the answer to your question is as well. It seems to me this may be one of those "grey areas", as some procedures done in clinic may be delegated by the physician, as nurses may...

  19. Career/Education Advice - LPN or Paramedic

    ruralgirl08 replied to labnurs's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not familiar with the Paramedic to RN Bridge programs. But I think it would be an asset, to eventually applying to an ICU when you become an RN. They already know you can function in high stress...

  20. What does future hold for RPN in ontario

    ruralgirl08 replied to ar7377's topic in International Nursing

    I think that anyone interested in nursing, should try volunteering at a hospital, homecare, or LTC (or other area of interest,) to see if this is something you want to do. See if you can kind of...

  21. Single Mom

    ruralgirl08 replied to Justy90's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never been through this, but one of my good friends was going through this in nursing school. So I can tell you a bit about what she did. It can be done but you need good support systems in...

  22. Follow my heart or mind (job offer)

    ruralgirl08 replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in Nursing Career

    "As of now I work per diem, because I can't stand the job I'm doing." This line sort of resonates with me. If its going to make you more miserable then you are already, I wouldn't take it. I would...

  23. Registered Nurse in Canada

    ruralgirl08 replied to binong's topic in International Nursing

    Please see the "sticky" regarding Internationally Educated Nurses and working in Canada, you need to consult the college of nurses in the province you are interested in immigrating to, most of us...

  24. Commuting, which schedule works best?

    ruralgirl08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you had to commute aprox. 50 mins one way to work, occasionally through alot of snow, and had no other options for work....what schedule would you choose for family friendliness & sanity? A)...

  25. Commuting, which schedule works best?

    ruralgirl08 replied to ruralgirl08's topic in General Nursing

    I am not good driving home after nights, need to pull over and nap 2 or 3 times on the way to my bed. I currently do option B, but was thinking of changing units. Option A) 7am-3pm, offers: no...