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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 job. I'm starting to notice some things about mysel...

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 pneumonics say it's contact or resp iso. But we NEVER put...

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 a mask to protect themselves when they visit... t...

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 personality survey and the other to submit emails f...

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 the other nurses that take care of this patient. ...

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

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 totally nice to the nurse, like they haven't just sai...

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 a message.

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 there?

Ok send a private message...

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 later... good luck =)

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. I'm like you... really wanting to get into an acut...

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 in mind is that managers are looking for a good nu...

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

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 help!

How did everything go Elizabeth?

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

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 shadowed in an LTC so I didn't know exactly what t...

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 at an all time high! I've always been a shy perso...

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 just asked to complete tasks. It felt totally uns...

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 dont. The nurses who tell me to do everything by the ...

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 help

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 criticized yesterday (my 2nd day on the unit) for ...

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 time

Yikes! Thanks for the insight