NurseDevonL

NurseDevonL

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  1. 36 hours is only part time??

    NurseDevonL posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I just recieved my offical employment letter for my upcoming job, which states my position is "part-time". However when speaking with the nursing recruiter I was told I would be working 36...

  2. Kind of an odd question, guilt at work..I hope Im not alone.

    NurseDevonL posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    OK, this is really gonna sound weird but I've been making myself sick all night worrying about going in to work tomorrow (my 2nd shift on my own off orientation) I work NICU. I am a very anxious...

  3. want to quit 6 month job and get my old one back :(..work 2 contingents??

    NurseDevonL posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Well, I definitely have learned a life lesson. I have been an NICU nurse for almost 4 years,2 of which I spent at my last job. After giving notice, I left said job in favor of a level 4 NICU for the...

  4. U of M, if you work there how did you get in?

    NurseDevonL posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    hi there! i just wanted to know if anyone here works at u of m hospital and how much exp you had when you were hired. i am a grad of macomb community college, and knew i wanted to work nicu. well...

  5. New grad NICU email pen pals? :)

    NurseDevonL posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey all, I have been working the NICU for almost 7 months, from being a new grad. I moved 6 hours away from home and plan to stay at least 1 year. I don't have a support system here, so i dont have my...

  6. Relocating for first RN Job!

    NurseDevonL replied to Danielle27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Danielle, We are a lot alike,i moved pretty much exactly 6 hours from home for my first job! No friends,no family and no boyfriend for the first 2 months. I cried,i sat and watched too much Tv, i...

  7. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    NurseDevonL replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    in clinicals I met an ICU dr.... i nearly died Dr. Tran!!! lol you may not think its funny unless you know these videos, but I knew them and whenever I heard his name i would LOL! *warning video is...

  8. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    NurseDevonL replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    My friend who works in LTC told me this one and I die laughing when i picture it everytime lol She has a patient who is a tiny old woman and a HUGE fall risk (confusion,history of...

  9. Need advice...

    NurseDevonL replied to Mt8386's topic in General Nursing

    Post this in the Ohio Nursing forum and I'm sure you'll get

  10. Why is everything the day shifts responsibility?

    NurseDevonL replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I experience the opposite, I work rotating shifts in a level III NICU so I am on both days and nights regularly. Nights: ALL fluid and line chages(with babies that sometimes have 8 pumps all going at...

  11. Celebratory Tattoo?

    NurseDevonL replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    that is SO funny that you say a lantern and a bird, here is my RN celebration tattoo

  12. Starting NICU in 2 weeks, any fast facts/cheat sheets?

    NurseDevonL posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello All! Let me say off the bat that I love Allnurses. This site has already helped me immensely as a new grad and I cannot wait until I have some exp. under my belt and can return the favor to...

  13. Starting NICU in 2 weeks, any fast facts/cheat sheets?

    NurseDevonL replied to NurseDevonL's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for the info and advice! Since both of you recommended STABLE, I just bought it from amazon.com! The general policy thing is a great idea too, I'm going to try and get my hands on that...

  14. Starting NICU in 2 weeks, any fast facts/cheat sheets?

    NurseDevonL replied to NurseDevonL's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for the advice, I will most definately do that to help me picture the patient while I learn :) I just am overwhelmed by all the different diagnosis and treatments, facts and figures and...

  15. New grads who found jobs? Please give advice!

    NurseDevonL replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated May 2009, with no prior medical background at all. However, I was DETERMINED to get into the NICU no matter what. I joined NANN back in March (the National Association of Neonatal Nurses),...

  16. I Have A Phone Interview For An RN Position: Any Tips or Advice?

    NurseDevonL replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    No prob! I'll cross my fingers for

  17. I Have A Phone Interview For An RN Position: Any Tips or Advice?

    NurseDevonL replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I had one I was asked about my clinicals at school (how did I like them, what did I like the least, etc.) I have had 6-7 interviews before I finally got my job and learned that they almost...

  18. 36 hours is only part time??

    NurseDevonL replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    Got in contact with the recruiter, who confirmed I am infact working 36 hours, but that all positions under 40 hours are considered part-time at my hospital. I feel better!! Thanks

  19. 36 hours is only part time??

    NurseDevonL replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the info, after you put ".9" in your post I could almost hear the recruiter in my head saying that my position was .9...I feel a bit better

  20. 36 hours is only part time??

    NurseDevonL replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    I just called and spoke with another woman in HR who said any job there that is under 40 hours is called part-time, but that I am still eligable for benefits. I still want to talk with my recruiter to...

  21. 36 hours is only part time??

    NurseDevonL replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    per week, i am 99% sure when offered the job offer the phone I asked "now, am I gauranteed 36 hours per week?" and she said yes..but now i am second guessing myself...ugh I am calling her tommorow to...

  22. Any NICUs hiring..anywhere??

    NurseDevonL posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey all, I know I'm in the boat with a lot of other wonderful people, but im a new grad RN (passed boards last week) seeking NICU. I live in the metro Detroit area of Michigan, and all the NICUs here...

  23. May have 2 job offers, please help!! :(

    NurseDevonL posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh man, its either feast or famine I guess! After about 8 months of trying to get my dream job in NICU (about 3-4 of them searching out of state) I decided my last 2 job prospects would be "last call"...

  24. May have 2 job offers, please help!! :(

    NurseDevonL replied to NurseDevonL's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    UPDATE: I got offered both jobs, and accepted job #2! I start Novemeber 30th in the Level III NICU at West Virginia University Hospital! I get 12-16 weeks of orientation and I am also in their RN...

  25. Desperate for a career in NICU!! Where is there a need?

    NurseDevonL replied to fitRNpic's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello! I know how you feel, except that you have experience and I dont! I was RELENTLESS in my search for a NICU nationwide (sent out probably at least 150-200 apps), and finally last week i had 2 job...