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  1. What a mess!

    Little_Mouse replied to Nire83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to agree with itsmejuli. Call it being on the safe side, but she makes a valid point: it will show consistency on a resume and it will bring in a steady income, versus something that will only...

  2. What a mess!

    Little_Mouse replied to Nire83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to agree with itsmejuli. Call it being on the safe side, but she makes a valid point: it will show consistency on a resume and it will bring in a steady income, versus something that will only...

  3. New Grad RN as Charge Nurse in SNF w/5 days orientation

    Little_Mouse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I definitely need some advice. I recently got hired at an SNF in SoCal. Considering how difficult it is for a new grad to get hired pretty much anywhere around this location, I do feel very lucky. But...

  4. Vent- new grads who don't struggle at work

    Little_Mouse replied to carebearsRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for this thread. I really needed to read these posts. I have a terrible habit of comparing myself, especially to this one particular "new grad" on my unit ( she graduated the same time as...

  5. Pt with Unequal Pupils

    Little_Mouse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Tonight was just one of those work nights from hell. Anyway, to the point: I work in a gero-psych unit and work 3-11. Pt was stable throughout shift, but at around 2100 when I was passing evening...

  6. Warning to New Grads

    Little_Mouse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just quit today after two weeks. I thought I was lucky enough to land a job at a SNF/subacute place nearby. After the first week, I was in for a rude awakening. I had only 5 days of orientation in a...

  7. Pt with Unequal Pupils

    Little_Mouse replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    No, it was never documented before and I've been assigned this pt for the past 3 days and her pupils were normal. It was a new occurance, so that's why I was worried about it. Thanks for the info, I...

  8. Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

    Little_Mouse replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    You said it. Also, sometimes it depends on the unit you work on, but I've realized that nursing is an under appreciated profession, most especially by the pt! Another reason: stress. 'Nuff

  9. Reality Shock...

    Little_Mouse replied to xoblondebananaox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Amen, Gonnabee! I just had my first code about 2 weeks ago and I was so aloof. Out of nowhere, several (ICU, ER) nurses came onto the floor asking about this and that regarding the pt. I was never...

  10. Need to Vent: Slow and Stupid NG

    Little_Mouse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is just a vent. Pardon if some things make no sense. It's 1AM and the eyes and mind are tired. It's been over an hour since I got off work but I'm still getting over the stress from today....

  11. Need to Vent: Slow and Stupid NG

    Little_Mouse replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement. I'll take each of them to heart and try to not be so hard on myself. Comparing myself to others has always been a hard habit to break for me, but...

  12. How does this happen??

    Little_Mouse replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Got back from work about an hour ago and I have to agree with some of the things said here. I think it's a combination of both culture shock AND all the stuff we have to go through...but emphasis on...

  13. volunteering opportunities

    Little_Mouse replied to seriouslyserious's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with Long. Check out websites of nearby hospitals. Many of them have a volunteer program. A good place to check is the VA Hospital...they have a lot of volunteer opportunities for whatever...

  14. How many of you got into nursing school with the first try?

    Little_Mouse replied to heartbeats's topic in California Nursing

    It's been about 2 1/2 years ago that I applied to nursing school. My overall GPA was about a 3.3, but the pre-reqs were under a 3.0. My TEAS score was high, but with the low GPA I was worried about...

  15. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    Little_Mouse replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Guys, please don't lose hope! That's the last thing any of you should do. I've been through this too. When I had just about stopped sending out applications, I got a job offer a week ago in a unit...

  16. New Grad: 8 months later, a job offer

    Little_Mouse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    After months of searching, I finally got a job offer at a reputable hospital close to home (I didn't have to move out of state and this is in California, of all places!). I hope that this serves as a...

  17. New Grad: 8 months later, a job offer

    Little_Mouse replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To Willbern04: I'm in So Cal, Orange County area. To Willbern04 and Jboo510: Allnurses.com has a lot of good advice. Just search for it by typing "new grad resume", "new grad job search", etc. and it...

  18. So How Do I Get My Foot In The Door?

    Little_Mouse replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    It won't hurt to ask an RN that works at one of your clinical sites if their facility hires student nurses as techs/aids and if they don't know, ask a nurse manager or someone in HR. Tell them you do...

  19. New Grad: 8 months later, a job offer

    Little_Mouse replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you! It was made especially sweet since I was told the day before my birthday. What a

  20. Why graduate nurses can't find jobs- a must read!!!

    Little_Mouse replied to ttreeds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @Hoosier03: Thank you for your reply. Currently, I am volunteering at a nearby ARC doing flu clinics and working at a HH agency per diem. I have networked with some people and continue to do so. At...

  21. IS IT BETTER TOO...?????

    Little_Mouse replied to mz.hellokitty's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think that is expensive for an LVN to RN program. If you are paying that much, might as well just go straight for the

  22. Grades in nursing school

    Little_Mouse replied to redvelvet20's topic in General Students

    Have to agree with Meriwhen. I had classmates who graduated w/o honors and were "average" students in regards to grades, but got a job bc they worked as a PCT/CNA or knew someone. I also know a couple...

  23. New grad RN finds job at ltc, but getiing paid as LPN

    Little_Mouse replied to newbiehere's topic in General Nursing

    I think in a different thread, someone suggested to check the BON for your state if you can work as an LPN. But as others have said in this thread, watch for your license. 7 months is a long time...

  24. MY OPINION......

    Little_Mouse replied to tiffjh2's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just curious, have you heard of e-cigarettes? I don't smoke or tried one of these, but I find them intriguing... It at least spares everyone (including the smoker) from inhaling toxins....

  25. Why graduate nurses can't find jobs- a must read!!!

    Little_Mouse replied to ttreeds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Obviously you have a completely different experience than I did. I know that not all the nursing homes are the same. I have a friend who got a great sounding job at an LTC with only 18 patients and...