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  1. C/s incision dressing removal

    It depends on your facility. At my hospital only attendings, and sometimes residents, remove the
  2. How do I get that first elusive acute care job?

    The advice about resumes is very good. Additionally, keep applying. At least in my hospital, my manager receives the first 10-20 qualified applications that come through. So it really comes down to...
  3. How long before you call a doc with fhts down?

    Thanks for your responses. We do have central monitoring and great teamwork, but people won't rush in to help unless I call for it or unless the decel lasts longer than, maybe, 2-3 minutes. Maybe...
  4. So I am new to ob nursing in a hospital that cares for pretty high risk pts. I've been doing high risk the last few shifts and am looking for feedback. If you have a decel on a high risk pt such as...
  5. Choosing OB Nursing Positions

    You could also look for units that are LDRP, if you want both experiences at
  6. I'm in the process of applying for a new position. I haven't told my manager because as I've watched some other coworkers go through this process, she has made things difficult when they try to...
  7. I'm moving to Ann Arbor job search help/advice

    Have you thought about casting your net a little wider? There are also many health systems in the metro detroit area including Henry Ford, DMC, Karmanos, Beaumont, St. John Providence, Oakwood, and...
  8. Hospital Units with Longest patient stays

    I was hired onto a bone marrow transplant unit as a new grad. It's been a great experience. BMT pts usually stay anywhere from 2-6 weeks on average and often come back as they experience...
  9. I know this is a couple weeks later, but thanks for your words. Glad to know I"m not alone and even what everyone has said helps me to process the emotions I'm experiencing better. Best wishes to...
  10. Just looking to express some feelings and see if anyone has some words of wisdom. I'm a new nurse (less than 6 months in the hospital) working with oncology pts. I love my job, but tonight i came...
  11. Feeling Lost about A2 area Job Search

    Check it out... U-M is having a career fair for nurses. Good opportunity to speak to managers I'm sure! Fall
  12. Feeling Lost about A2 area Job Search

    Try Karmanos too! (If you're interested in working in oncology) They rent space from the DMC but they're
  13. Feeling Lost about A2 area Job Search

    Have you had any luck? i saw this week U of M had 19 positions open for new grads. So looks like they're truly short on the adult side. One suggestion is that there is a list of most of the...
  14. I would definitely have someone (or a few people) look over your resume. I wasn't getting ANYTHING, but then I had a friend (who looks over resumes/does hiring) help me tweak mine. Within a few...
  15. Hi everyone! I'm a new grad looking for a job in a very competitive metropolis of a major city. I had an externship last summer but never really discussed working with them in the future (I could kick...
  16. Feeling Lost about A2 area Job Search

    I don't have any tips for you, but I just wanted to say I'm in the same boat. I've read on here that many people apply for 100-200+ jobs before getting interviews... just didn't think I'd be one of...
  17. Hello everyone! I am going to begin applying for jobs as a new nurse soon, and I was wondering if anyone could offer insight into how early is too early to start applying? Many of my classmates have...
  18. I think it's around 50 people accepted, and I think around 200 apply? Give or take a few. Doesn't hurt to apply, and volunteer experience is something they definitely look for,
  19. I've participated in the extern program at U-M. It was a fantastic experience. They described it as "at the beginning of the externship, you will be observing your preceptor. Throughout the...
  20. This is the sequence I took in getting money for college: First of all, try and apply for all of the scholarships you can through the school. Also, fill out the FAFSA to see if you qualify for...
  21. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    I am a third generation nurse (still in school) and my mother and grandmother both loved their jobs. However, both decided to continue on to a master's degree not because of how much money they would...