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Hi Out there. I have been on several interviews and they seem to go well especially when you get an hour interview you think things are going well, but then they say HR will contact you. What does this mean??? Is this the proverbial NO??? It is v...

Hello there, I work at a Facility that runs short staffed and I am a per-diem Nurse. I get called all the time to cover for people that call in sick and just want a day off. I often even do doubles of 16 hour shifts.....they shave off 30 min from...

Thanks Everybody!!

Life is short.....Do what you were born to do....Be a psyche Nurse...let the adrenaline junkies do ER, let the CCICU nurses be OCD, just go with your gut and it will never let you down......... All the Best

Okay sorry for the very late news....But I was lucky to get a psyche Nurse job back in June...I am so happy I could just pinch myself. I am out here in the Bay Area too!! There is hope everyone...........Never never give up............... Newby Nu...

Hi ....I just started in a psyche facility and they give you about 3 weeks orientation and then you are on the floor. Very overwhelmning...The legal and everything....lots to know...how long does it take to get the hang....Will I make my 90 day prob...

Thank you....I worked last night in the Kids unit and in a shift , reported off, checked physicians orders, charted, performed an admit interview, discharged a pt, passed meds, ran group, answered the phone etc....I would say that when I do go on my...

Hi David, Thanks again for your honest response.....but will management let me learn as I go through the proabtion period......I do not have to feel threatened that I am not fast enough or good enough. All I am saying is that I want to make it thro...

Thanks for the earlier response....it helped a lot....

]Hi ....I just started in a psyche facility and they give you about 3 weeks orientation and then you are on the floor. Very overwhelmning...The legal and everything....lots to know...how long does it take to get the hang....Will I make my 90 day prob...

Congradulations......!!!!! I got a psyche Nurse job!! I guess things are looking up......

Hi again....I am in the BayArea. I graduated in Dec 2011 and I have only gotten a Camp Nurse job...I have interviewed veraciously......and still no acute positions...are coming away. It is very discouraging..

What state r u in??? Im in California..........

Hi there...I couldn't resist to say something. Not only talk to the students but also have a parent meeting. Make parents aware of the signs and symptoms and keep them on the look out. Encourage them to talk to their kids daily....What ever it tak...

thanks that is so encouraging.....I am freaking out because I have been on many interviews and it feels so hard out there....I am in California and it is tough beans out here.....

I just recently went on a psyche Nurse interview and it took about an hour. The Manager asked every imaginable question about meds ands scenarios. It actually felt like an oral exam. She then told me that they do hire new grads but that I may not ...

Hi There.....Sometimes people project their own fears onto you when it is really that they cannot get through Nursing school. Do not listen to them. Avoid negative people......Steer clear of any Teachers, classmates, realtives, or friends that say ...

This Fantastic!!!!! Thank you for sharing....... )

why do you suck??

Another question for anyone??? Do the hospitals advertise externships in their websites or do you have to ask for one if you develop a rapport while student nursing at that hospital??? thx

I feel stupid asking this question but I simply do not know if New Grad positions are paid and how much they pay?? How long do you work as a New Grad and when is your probation over?? Thanks for making me not feel stupid? I just got into Nursing sch...

thanks sooo much :1luvu: !!! jlnewnurse

If you did all that you could, than you did your best......and that is all that anyone can ask. your conscience should be a t peace.............JLnew nurse.

Why won't she look up meds?? Isn't she an A student. She couldn't possibly be too lazy if she is an A student. What a stressful situation! I suppose I would have another nurse(Advanced) observe her and see what they think......and so you get anot...

What website would be a good place to research?? The Va Hospital's or Teaching Hospital's? Or is there a general website?? The Nursing resource websites from the schools seem to have a new grad link, but no externship/internship info. What do you...