SunshineAnytime

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  1. New Grad Entitlement

    SunshineAnytime posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im a mid-20 something new grad who just recently started orientation on a med-surg floor in a local hospital. I've been working in home health for the past few months and this is my first acute care...

  2. To place pneumonia patients on Iso or not?

    SunshineAnytime posted a topic in General Nursing

    Why aren't pneumonia patients placed on isolation precautions in the hospital? My med-surg books are telling me it's spread through contact and respiratory droplets, and even some of the NCLEX...

  3. To place pneumonia patients on Iso or not?

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah very true. I work on a respiratory med surg floor so just about half of our patients are being treated for pneumonia. But many times family or friends of patients will ask me if they need to wear...

  4. New Grad program at Florida Hospital

    SunshineAnytime posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello all! I recently applied to the new graduate program at Florida Hospital. I had my phone interview with HR about 2 days ago. The HR professional then told me she would send 2 emails, one with a...

  5. Families that talk about my coworkers

    SunshineAnytime posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How do you address patients and/or family members that have negative opinions about your coworkers? I work as a private duty nurse with an agency and of my patient's family member talks about a lot of...

  6. Families that talk about my coworkers

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks everyone. These were great responses! I'll try to stay more neutral in the future and point em back to the agency if

  7. Families that talk about my coworkers

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow... I never thought about it that way but you're probably right. The family talks about some of the oncoming nurses right up until the literal point they walk through the door. And then they're...

  8. Attention new grads in Central Florida

    SunshineAnytime posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I have the number of a recruiter who's seeking RN'S and LPN's. Very welcoming attitude towards new grads. The area is just north of Orlando. If you would like her number and more information, send me...

  9. New Grad program at Florida Hospital

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yep I still have not heard back from Fl hospital! Mursingmedic how did you get in at Waterman? I've applied before, and was told they only hire new grads a few times a year? Any tips for getting in...

  10. Attention new grads in Central Florida

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok send a private

  11. When do I need to start applying?

    SunshineAnytime replied to perks06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would apply as soon as possible. I wish I would have done so. Some places will not hire you now and want you to reapply once you're licensed. But you never know so apply/contact HR sooner than...

  12. New Grad program at Florida Hospital

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks and good luck to u too. I'm Still excited and nervous :) sorry that's it been hard for you in Philly. I got a position in LTC and it hasn't been the best experience but experience nonetheless....

  13. What to say when asked: "Tell me about yourself"?

    SunshineAnytime replied to NurseAndLovinIt's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do a search on all nurses for the john hopkin's interview guide. It's a great guide and tells you how to answer "tell me about yourself" and some other interview questions. I think a good tip to keep...

  14. New Grad program at Florida Hospital

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Florida Nursing

    HR called me about a week after I filled out my online app. It was an on the spot phone

  15. Tampa/St. Pete New Grads-where are the jobs @??

    SunshineAnytime replied to Futterwacken's topic in Florida Nursing

    KKrumm02 - do you mind telling what hospital you got hired at? I live in the Orlando area but have been trying the Tampa are as well for the last few months. Any info would really

  16. Recent VA interviewing tips

    SunshineAnytime replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Government, Military

    How did everything go

  17. Florida Hospital- Nursing Internships

    SunshineAnytime replied to symphie's topic in Florida Nursing

    Would be interested in seeing responses as well! I just applied there last

  18. Day 2 of Orientation - stressed

    SunshineAnytime posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just started at an LTC unit and I'm stressed already!! I'm a new grad. (((Sorry - this will be kind of long))) I graduated in Dec and wasn't able to find a job until June. I've never worked or even...

  19. New grad - Anxiety and Depression

    SunshineAnytime posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This is kind of a vent thread, so I apologize in advance. Took 5 1/2 years to get my BSN (accelerated program) and I honestly thought this would be the happiest time of my life. However, my anxiety is...

  20. For all INFP personality types only

    SunshineAnytime replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like I wrote this! lol I register as an ISFP but I totally relate to INFP. My first nursing job started a few weeks ago and I was thrown in on the first day, not allowed to see the picture, but...

  21. New grad in LTC - frustrated

    SunshineAnytime posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad and I've never shadowed or worked in an LTC. I've been here less than a week. My frustration stems from the fact that some nurses that train me teach me to take shortcuts and others...

  22. New grad in LTC - frustrated

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is great advice! Thank you so much for taking the time to write. I'll be back on the floor Monday and these priority skills will hopefully

  23. New RN working Rehab/LTC Im overwhelmed. HELP!

    SunshineAnytime replied to Jamie6RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I cant speak for anyone else... but going from 2 patients in my ICU preceptorship to 30 in LTC is a big learning curve. I am comfortable doing all of the responsibilities of my role as a nurse. I was...

  24. New grad in LTC - frustrated

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all for the insight and encouragement. I feel a lot more comfortable with the 10 day orientation. Going to talk to my DON and supervisors if I need more

  25. New grad in LTC - frustrated

    SunshineAnytime replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yikes! Thanks for the