caramello

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1. It's kinda hard to apply those things we learn from school specially...

   caramello replied to Datu's topic in General Nursing

   how new are you? I'm reaching a year of nursing practice and trust me, that feeling goes away! Like a PP said, school is a foundation, but most of your learning is actually done on the floor!!! We all...

2. Transferring to another unit

   caramello replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

   yea... there's a million and one reasons people decide to leave their current unit. Mention something about wanting to broaden horizons, or learn a new field, or you want to challenge yourself a...

3. Will never write order again w/o permission from doc

   caramello replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

   Wow... I don't write orders without talking to the dr first, no matter how late. I mean, its not really that bad to call anyway. Just make sure you're prepared "Sorry for waking you up, pt has a temp...

4. your favourite??

   caramello replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

   I love the satisfaction of a good looking, clean dressing that I just changed. I also love wound vacs. There's something so satisfying about turning on the vac and seeing the "low leak" level, haha....

5. New grad needing advice on transitioning to working nights.....

   caramello replied to sunnyazgirl's topic in General Nursing

   I have found that if i just work my 3 nights in a row and knock it out, after that third night I stay up as long as I can, go to bed early that night and flip myself back into a day schedule for the...

6. New grad from out of state licensing question

   caramello replied to sheronep's topic in Georgia Nursing

   Yea that does actually!!!

7. Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

   caramello replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

   There appears to be quite a few job postings that I've seen for experienced nurses in Orlando, the problem is that the new graduates can't find placement anywhere as someone mentioned. I'm a new grad...

8. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

   caramello replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

   LOL, yea, mine was like that for a week until I realized I was getting all the same sort of information for each facility... recruiter, contact info, deadline, etc, so why not just stick it into a...

9. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

   caramello replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thats the second time you've said this. I've yet to see somebody (on this thread at least) say that about you. I know you don't MEAN to come off as being snide, but you are. People posting advice...

10. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, most applications weren't available until at least March. So I'd put that in my little excel spreadsheet: xxx hospital| Application opens March| Joe Recruiter (123) 456 - 7890 | Spoke to...

11. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Understandable, however, think of how much mommy can provide to her daughter if she were to get that first job and work a year. Not to mention, advances in technology such as a webcamera. If you chose...

12. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, thats really sad. Sorry, I didn't realize it was like that once you had graduated. It makes sense, but it still sucks. You worked hard for your nursing degree, why NOT stay where you have the...

13. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thats actually an AWESOME idea, I NEVER thought of doing an online portfolio like that! Kudos to you, and congrats on your upcoming graduation

14. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How long have you been unemployed for? Have you thought to apply for an entry level clinical tech job, phlebotomist, or something, JUST to get your name in the system and your face seen by nurse...

15. How I Got a Job as a Graduate Nurse

    caramello replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Or like I said before, show interest. I went to a hospital 500 miles away from where I live since I was in the area, and just met with the recruiter to talk to her about my interest and the program....