Keri8680 replied to idahostudent2011's topic in General Nursing
On my report sheet I write out alittle "to do" list for stuff that pertains to that patient, before I start my rounds. (Before you start rounds is KEY for this to work out) I look on their med...
I started applying the December before I graduated (which was May 2009). I had job interviews set up for my spring break in March, and job offers quickly after that. I had my job waiting for me once...
Keri8680 replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing
It probably depends on how much you really want to challenge yourself. I work on a stepdown floor, and can get a 4-6 patient assignment each shift. We see patients right from the CCU, on drips, etc....
Congrats....It's hard work, but once you're finished you will feel an amazing sense of accomplishment! As for prep work, see if you can get the copy of the syllabus for that class you are starting...
buy the book prioritization, delegation and assignment by linda lacharity. it's all those sorts of questions and it's only 14 dollars. it helped me bunches!!! good
I went into Cardiac nursing right out of school (started summer 2009) I really enjoy it, I feel it's a great first step for me. I've gone thru basic arrhythmias and ACLS all paid for by the...
In response to your questions, I moved from CT to the Pittsburgh area last summer (2009) after i graduated with my RN. My fiance was out here and we wanted to be together. I found a job right out...
i think it's going to start getting harder to find a job here. several of the local hospitals are downsizing, therefore leaving many nurses to find jobs elsewhere. However, there is a new UPMC...
I moved out to the Pittsburgh area this past month and Pitt seems to have RN job openings. I'm a new grad and had 2 job offers back when I interviewed with UPMC. It may be a better job market out...
1.what kind of floor are you working on? cardiac/telemetry 2.where are you from? ct, but just moved to pitt to be with my fiance 3.how did you get that job?-- once i decided to move out to pitt...
I was told by a new nurse on my clinical med/surg floor to buy "Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment by Linda LaCharity. It's got tons of questions with the rationales r/t prioritizing and...