I am a new nurse and Navy wife. When I have free time, I enjoy running, biking, reading, knitting and spending time with my husband, our puppy and friends.
Blossom Girl replied to lovelie29's topic in General Nursing
Try to think of an ethical dilemma you came across in a clinical experience.... it might seem small, but examining an experience you acually lived will make your paper stronger, and will give you a...
I know there are a number of books aimed at new nurses, or nurses in their first year after licensure. They broach such topics as time management, how to handle stress, how to interact with...
I think it's really great that you already have a relationship with the nurse manager, that should give you an edge over any other new grad applying. But I still wouldn't wait. It's like they say:...
Blossom Girl replied to canigraduate's topic in Nursing Career
I like the second one better, as well. One thing I noticed about the second one is that you stated clearly and quantifiably how you were an asset to your previous employers. I think it has a...
Blossom Girl replied to Blossom Girl's topic in Nursing Career
Thank you for your responses!! i feel better equipped to handle this situation now :) Do you think I will be pigeon-holing myself in my career by accepting another office job, or will it be viewed...
Hi everyone!! I have been lurking around allnurses for years; first as a student, then as a new grad RN. I haven't posted much, because I haven't had a lot of experience to contribute. I have a...
Blossom Girl replied to flyfarfaraway's topic in General Nursing
I graduated in Maine, but knew I was moving to Florida after graduation. I applied to the FL BON for approval to take the the NCLEX, and to apply for a liscence. Since the NCLEX is a national exam,...
I know we have all heard about how hard the job market is for new grads.....I'm right there now. I can't work as a CNA in Florida because I have already passed the Boards I am currently...
Blossom Girl replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing
I would say just that: Behavioral health is where you have really wanted to be, but that you wanted to get a more medical/clinical background so that you would be a bigger asset to your patients when...
Blossom Girl replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in General Nursing
I have never heard of this, but you could try some things: you could try what they tell pregnant women, to keep water and saltines on the night stand and nibble on them before getting out of bed. You...
I don't know how pronounced your speech impediment is, but if you are able to communicate with people you don't know successfully now, even if it a little bit of a struggles, I don't see why that...
I graduated in May as well, and I haven't found a job yet, but I felt that charting was one of my weaker areas, so I picked up Charting Made Incredibly Easy, and I have found it to be helpful. I...