RNgrrl09

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  1. Just got a new grad job!!

    RNgrrl09 replied to JenRN30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!!!

  2. Post here about your new grad hiring woes....

    RNgrrl09 replied to traumaRUs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ItDidn'tComeEasyRN, I am in a similar situation. I graduated December of 2008 with my BSN. Passed NCLEX 2009 and obtained my first job in a subacute/rehab facility. Very nice place for long term...

  3. Thank you AllNurses.com from a new MICU RN

    RNgrrl09 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wanted to thank all of you. Just got an RN hospital position in the MICU. Graduated December of 2008 with my BSN, passed NCLEX March 2009, first job in LTC June, 2009; and new position in MICU-...

  4. Is this common? Would you take this position?

    RNgrrl09 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Was told I had a position. The new facility asked when I would be able to start. When I told them that I would start two weeks after receiving an offer letter, I was then told that they usually don't...

  5. Is this common? Would you take this position?

    RNgrrl09 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in General Nursing

    I took the job and boy am I sorry!! Lesson learned will move on. My first paycheck, not only was my pay rate wrong, my hours were incorrect too. In addition I was told that the error will be fixed...

  6. Getting narcotics for residents is a pain!!!!!

    RNgrrl09 replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is the same at the facility- I'm at a subacute/rehab facility. It is a big pain, especially when the admitting nurse doesn't even get tylenol ordered for the patient. It always seems that it is...

  7. Insurance - The Latest Outrage

    RNgrrl09 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I was not saying that health insurance and health providers were in the same business. I was stating that as health providers, we do provide adequate coverage for employees. As an employee in the...

  8. Insurance - The Latest Outrage

    RNgrrl09 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is sad that the healthcare industry doesn't care for their own. I am a career changer, worked in IT and paid half of what I pay for insurance and had no deductible. My new career as a...

  9. Columbus Job Market?

    RNgrrl09 replied to confusedstudentnurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I can't predict the future, but if things continue as they are...yes. I graduated in December, took boards at the end of March started looking in April and landed a job in LTC in June. No hospitals...

  10. Quit in orientation

    RNgrrl09 replied to NewRNdreams's topic in General Nursing

    Leave. You know what your heart is telling you. I would not let them know of the other offer (never burn bridges or bad mouth them), just state that it is not working out, you enjoyed the...

  11. Anyone starting non-hospital jobs in this bad job enviroment?

    RNgrrl09 replied to luvmyguys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also graduate in December 2008. Passed boards in March and accepted an LTC position on a sub-acute floor in June. In this economy, I am ecstatic to have any position. I would love to get med-...

  12. New Grad RN. First job need advice encouragement !!!!

    RNgrrl09 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all. I have been out of school since December, 2008, passed boards in March, 2009. I finally landed a position as an RN and I am really excited to start and also a little nervous . I am a new...

  13. New Grad RN. First job need advice encouragement !!!!

    RNgrrl09 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dekagirls. I do have a routine. I come in- get report and count narcs. I then do a quick once over of all of my patients- see how they are doing, check bed alarms, chair alarms, air mattresses and...

  14. New Grad RN. First job need advice encouragement !!!!

    RNgrrl09 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I have finished my first week on my own and my patients have survived and I have too. I sent one patient out that was not doing well. I am a little more confident in my skills as a nurse, but...

  15. I can't find a job, feeling down.

    RNgrrl09 replied to 4treasures's topic in General Nursing

    4treasures. I feel your pain. I was a December, 2008 grad. Took my boards late March and started looking for a position mid-April. I too was surprised at how hard it was to find a position. Like...

  16. New Grad RN. First job need advice encouragement !!!!

    RNgrrl09 replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a little nervous also because I heard you should not work in LTC until you have experience, but with the economy the way it is, I am happy to have a position. I am going to try to do some prn...

  17. Where to get advanced degree in geriatric nursing?

    RNgrrl09 replied to ErinOV's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Case western reserve university offers a NP in

  18. New Grad to LTC on 3-11 shift- help!

    RNgrrl09 replied to jellocorp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Jellocorp. How are things going with your position. Do you have any helpful tips for new grads starting LTC. I will be starting next Wednesday orienting on the floor. I am starting corporate...

  19. Nursing Home v. Hospital?

    RNgrrl09 replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are a couple of differences between nursing homes and assisted living. The main difference is that a nursing home must follow state and federal guidelines because they are considered a medical...

  20. New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

    RNgrrl09 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations on your job J. I too am a BSN RN with no hospital experience, graduated in December, 2008 and passed boards in April. In my past life, I was an applications support analyst in an IT...