I'm a brand new licensed RN! I graduated from Florida Atlantic University in May 2010 from their accelerated BSN program. I am now in the process of interviewing for jobs.
brina8615 replied to missangelkitty's topic in General Nursing
I work nights on a 'med/tele' unit... But it's pretty much all tele, maybe 1-2 medical patients on the whole floor. We have 1-7 ratio, with 2aides and 3 nurses. Secretary only until 11. No charge...
This post was exactly what I needed this morning. I just got off 3 nights in a row and, after reading this post, spent 20 minutes this morning (before going to sleep) thinking about what I like about...
I graduated from an accelerated BSN program back in May but have only been working since mid November. I'm about 7 weeks into a 12 week orientation on a busy Med/Tele floor. Most days I feel...
brina8615 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Florida Nursing
Elsa - I graduated from FAU's accelerated program in May of this year. It definitely isn't easy... but it's not impossible, I graduated with very good grades. It's very time consuming, don't expect...
After finallllly getting a job last week, I now 100% believe the statement "it's all about who you know." It's unfortunate, because I personally like to believe that I got my job based on my own merit...
brina8615 replied to ThisRNLovesToRun's topic in General Nursing
I'm a new grad who still doesn't have a job, but I've been on a few of these type of interviews. They are intimidating at first, but I actually found that I felt more comfortable than the 1-on-1...
I really think that 90% of the time people just THINK IM injections are going to be painful... I don't necessarily think it's technique or needle-related, I think it's just that IM injections aren't...
I've always used half.com. I think you get the most money for your books by far. It takes about 3 weeks to get your money after you make a sale, but it's really easy to use and I've always been able...
I have a little rubber duckie nurse (she has a nurse's cap w/a heart on it, stethoscope and clipboard) that I stuck on the dashboard of my car with Velcro. I love it, it's so cute! (My clinical...
I say go for the LPN! You will definitely be able to work and go to college... most college students work at least a part time job, and this way you'd be making a decent amount of money (I worked at...
brina8615 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Florida Nursing
lzapata - I'm sorry I don't really have any information for you. I'm not sure how much/little the HESI counts towards admission. You should contact Maureen Brooks, from what I remember when I was...
I just used a big tote bag... and I regretted it everyday as I lugged my 900lb textbooks around. Lots of people in my class had the rolling bags and I think it was a wise choice. Especially if you are...
I'm probably going to be moving to Decatur, AL to live with my boyfriend really soon. I'm a new grad RN (May 2010) with no hospital experience. What are my odds of finding a job quickly? I'm trying...
It's a 2 year commitment to the hiring unit and then 3 years with the hospital. I don't know for sure, but I believe it's 3 years instead of 2 because I'm getting a sign-on bonus (at least I hope so!...
I graduated with my BSN in May and was just offered a position on a 41 bed Neuro-tele unit. I was hoping someone on here had some advice for me. I'm really nervous and unsure of what to expect. I tend...