hearthelper

hearthelper has 1 years experience and specializes in ICU/ER.

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1. Job outlook?

   hearthelper replied to airforcewife's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think the job market is bad. I have been a nurse for 2 years and I currently have 3 prn jobs right now and they have all offered me full-time positions. I think it just depends where you are...

2. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

   hearthelper replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing

   The point I was trying to make in my original post was the first thing that any Nurse (med/surg, lpn, rn, icu) should do if there is a change in the status of your pt the MD should be notified. I...

3. Eating our young...and our colleagues

   hearthelper replied to fezzin's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, I tried the whole posting thing today and was chewed up by a few people. Oh well, just thought I would share my experience so I could see other perspectives from fellow nurses. I didn't even...

4. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

   hearthelper replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing

   I am glad I posted, and it is good to see everyones take on the situation. I apologize if I offended anyone and I would never call a M/S nurse stupid nor would I consider any of my co-workers stupid....

5. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

   hearthelper replied to hearthelper's topic in General Nursing

   Actually, diligent trooper, I am not an expert and I know I have a lot to learn and I will make mistakes (I haven't updated my status in awhile I have been a nurse for over a year). I appreciate the...

6. maybe I wasn't being nice.....

   hearthelper posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, maybe I wasn't being nice to my fellow coworkers, but common on we need to be a little more intelligent about our decisions. I work in ICU and had transferred my pt out of the unit to the...

7. Did you go through Rn Residency program or "regular" orientation??

   hearthelper replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   I just completed my 3 month orientation and now starting the residency portion. I will attend a class once a week for a month. I am very excited about the training experience and believe it will help...

8. last week then on my own! so scared

   hearthelper replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

   I am pretty darn scared myself! I only have 1 more shift before I am on my own and I have felt less confident these last few shifts. There doesn't seem to be enough time in my days to do provide the...

9. Starting nursing school next Monday!

   hearthelper replied to AHinch1988's topic in General Nursing

   Keep up the excitment you will need it to get through it! Good

10. Fresh Grad, New Job...stressed out

    hearthelper replied to welfaremedic13's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain! I am in the same situation right now and some days seem to spin out of control:uhoh3:! I am hopeful that I won't be a fish out of water for too