kclaggett

-while you really should try to get a face-to-face interview with a nurse, i'll try my best to answer your questions:) -how long have you been a nurse? i've been a nurse for 5 years. -what type of education do you have? bsn from east carolina university, currently working on msn -what is the average salary for a nurse? not entirely sure on this answer, but starting hourly pay for this area is around $20-$21 -is there a demand for nurses at this time? there is always a demand for nurses--it's just a matter of having the funds to pay for them. -do you think that this will continue to be the case over the next 5 years? as the babyboomers continue to get older, the demand for nurses will increase. -what type of work schedule do you have? currently i work three, twelve hour shifts. rotate between nights and days and do on-call frequently. -what are some things you do on a daily basis on the job? spend most of my time in the micu/sicu, but float to our open heart unit as well. responsible for the care of two, critcal patients. assess frequently, administer medications, monitor vital signs and labwork, maintian a safe environment for my patients, collaborate with physicians, pt, rt (etc) to provide the best care. also, assist with code situations on the general floors....i'll have to think of some other things....:) -what is the strangest work related experience that you have had? where do i start?! every day brings something new and entertaining. ranges from patients escaping, trying to bust windows out, lighting curtains on fire, biting me, etc. -what is the most demanding part of this career? multi-taking and staying organized. hours are long too. -what is the most rewarding? everything you do for your patient is rewarding and worthwhile. as nurses, we have such great responsibility, but can really make a difference in our patients' lives. -do you think that you learned more in the class or on the job training? you get the fundamentals in school, but (at least for me) really get to add to your foundation once you are out in the workforce. i'm the kind of person who learns things by doing them...so my real education started once i graduated. -if you could tell someone one thing about your career what would it be and why? as hard as nursing may be, it feels good to have a career that you can be really proud of. nurses are highly trusted and respected. when i was in nursing school i wondered if i'd ever question my choice to choose this as a career....and i've never looked back. not only have i gotten to make a difference in my patients' lives, i'm also able to make positive changes in my life as well. because of nursing, i'm able to pursue my future career and educational goals.