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  1. Offered PICU position...

    C-lion posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am very excited. I went to shadow in a local PICU last month and after a bit of waiting was offered a job there with a 5 month orientation. I had been offered a night shift ED position, and though I...

  2. Offered PICU position...

    C-lion replied to C-lion's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I want to do both! It is a great problem to have, but still a tough decision. I think I am going to the PICU, and then later on down the road will try for

  3. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    C-lion replied to kstrac13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I voted Grey's Anatomy, but also like Urbane. Have never tried Koi, but likely will

  4. Do you recommend getting a job as a graduate nurse, or focusing on the NCLEX

    C-lion replied to TXRN44's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I started applying for jobs in June (August graduation), and was hired as an intern. Had I not passed my boards, I would have been demoted to a secretarial

  5. You know you are going to have an interesting day when you get report that . . .

    C-lion replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When the most-senior, tough-as-nails nurse on the unit has decided she does not want this group back today, they're

  6. Which job would you take?

    C-lion replied to lilaclover6984's topic in General Nursing

    If you are saying the 2nd job rotates between day shift and night shift, that would answer the question for me...I'd take the 1st one. Actually, I'd probably take the 1st one

  7. Take a 3 hour bath and relax - You deserve it.

    C-lion replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Too funny. The longest bath I have ever taken verged on two hours...and it was before nursing

  8. "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

    C-lion replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was recently asked this type of question, though thankfully it was worded (a bit) better- "tell me about a time you went above and beyond for your patient". My answer was probably very similar to...

  9. New Grad Interview was strange...advice please.

    C-lion replied to shaggy77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you called any hospital recruiters in your area? I hope you can find something closer, and where you don't feel uncomfortable before you even begin. Good

  10. Do you recommend getting a job as a graduate nurse, or focusing on the NCLEX

    C-lion replied to TXRN44's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I got a job and studied while in

  11. Where are you happy?

    C-lion replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say because I am still doing bedside, but from everything I have read, others that have made the switch seem to have never looked back. Other areas in the hospital would pay the same, OR, ICU,...

  12. New Grad Interview was strange...advice please.

    C-lion replied to shaggy77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And 7-8 pts? I would also be wary of

  13. Different shifts in the ED

    C-lion posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all. I have an interview for an ED position next week, and don't know what shift(s) they have open. I know there are usually different shifts there vs. the standard 7-7 for floor nursing. Would any...

  14. Different shifts in the ED

    C-lion replied to C-lion's topic in Emergency

    I just got offered a night shift. Right now I am on days (in med-surg). I am excited about the offer, but scared I won't be able to sleep during the day.

  15. VA Hospitals

    C-lion posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have heard mixed reviews on working for the VA. I get the feeling it depends on each particular facility, so I am wondering if I can get some input from RN's who DO like the VA they work

  16. VA Hospitals

    C-lion replied to C-lion's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mind telling me where you

  17. Need advice for possible transfer

    C-lion replied to AndyPantsRN's topic in Operating Room

    I can relate. There is a reason I do not work oncology and have no desire to do so. Certainly it could be a very rewarding specialty, but to me, cancer=what took my dad from me. Best of luck to

  18. Different shifts in the ED

    C-lion replied to C-lion's topic in Emergency

    Thanks! I am very

  19. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    C-lion replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am a Buddhist in the deep South, and work at a Christian hospital. I did not do any clinicals there, so I was unaware that they pipe in prayer over the intercom each day, or that each meeting would...

  20. What to do after a rough shift?

    C-lion replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yep, I usually call someone who understands to vent. Then I go camp out on my couch with some food and Hulu. In the future I think I am going to go get a foot massage at the mall...the past week I was...

  21. Passed the CEN! Yay! Some thoughts

    C-lion replied to sully75's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! I will keep these resources in mind in the future if I take the

  22. Night Shift and workouts?

    C-lion replied to scrubsandasmile's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work 12 hour days, 20 miles away from home. My work days are consumed by work, there is really no "me-time", so I work out on my days off

  23. street drugs vs. prescribed drugs

    C-lion replied to ERRN92's topic in Emergency

    Ativan is a benzo, so yes, it is in a downer in the same family as Xanax and Valium. Definitely a

  24. Is 8 months too soon to leave a job?

    C-lion posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all- I would love to hear some opinions about something I am considering. I graduated last August, and have been working on a Med-Surg floor for my first job. Unfortunately, I am not really happy...

  25. Best City to Work/ Have a Career in

    C-lion replied to Junebug0710's topic in General Nursing

    I am very interested to see the comments on this thread...I live in the South and need to get out. I live in the South...low pay, high ratios and very sick patients. Ready for a