carebearsRN

Hi Everyone! I got an offer today for a Med/Surg position After 10 months of persistent job hunting after graduation, somebody finally wants me lol So I was offered either day or night shift.... I want to hear some opinions about it. I'm ...

nicu is my passion and there is no other field I want to get into. I'm still considered a new grad... graduated last year. I live in NY and if there are hospitals in states nearby NY that are hiring, I'd love to relocate for a nicu job. Please hel...

I work at a private facility and our Dr. is usually late. The patients always ask where is the doctor? (sometimes I really don't know where she is) When I walk out into the waiting room, the family members ask why is it taking so long.... is the d...

Why is betadine rubbed onto the skin for those with shellfish/iodine allergies before surgery/procedure?

i believe rubbed on to test allergic reaction...

I can read about NICU stuff all day long. I was inspired to work as a NICU nurse after my preceptorship at the unit. It was a Level III unit and I saw and learned so much from it. I'm still seeking a NICU job and wish to become an neonatal nurse one ...

If you're planning to relocate, don't come to NYC... there are no jobs for new grads here either. However, if you're willing to go to the upstate area that is far far from the city you might be able to find a job. I've had some classmates who reloca...

Oh no, don't get us wrong. This site is more of an informational/vent forums for nurses, students, pre-nursing people. You may be reading a lot of negative posts but behind all that venting are nurses who love their jobs Personally, I love nursing...

Sorry, I don't have any info for you but I'd like to know... are you a cosmetic surgery nurse? If yes, do you mind telling me about it? I'm interested in this field! PM me if you like :)

I would say "stop making so much noise with your 3 inch heels and put on some flats, it's just so much more comfortable"

not if you prove them wrong someday

Great hands on skills comes with experience! Your preceptor should have some more faith in you and understand that you're a new RN. Perhaps whenever you get the chance, volunteer to help other nurses on the unit with hands-on tasks :) I'm a new nurse...

are you able to relocate ? 2 hr drive in traffic is brutal... and you have to remember that 12 hr shifts are not really 12 hrs b/c you might have to stay longer to finish up charting, admissions, or something out of the blue happened to your patient...

september? I guess I missed the June one b/c someone previously stated that they had an interview this month. Sigh.. and I've been calling HR and checking the website frequently for the postings and got nothing

you don't necessarily have to transfer to "another unit"... you might want to ask your manager to switch you to day shift. I'm a new grad working days and it's super busy.. I don't even have time to sit down and end up going to lunch around 3-4pm ...

how did you get the interview?? i have been actively looking at their career site for updated postings and haven't seen the fellowship positions

Being a student gives you full advantage to "bother" the nurses so you can learn a lot and get the most out of it. Don't be afraid to ask questions. If you've learned how to do assessments then ask if you could do it. Having strong assessment skill...

bingo! good job you got it. When you look at the problem, don't over read it. Sometimes they throw in the #'s to confuse you. It was only asking for how many mEq KCL you should add to a 500cc bag. The pharmacy gave you its KCL supply... and w...

how about you try it first, show us the steps... and then we'll guide you.:) hint: use the equation - Desire dose ------------- X Supply Have dose

My mom had rotator cuff surgery 2 years ago and it took her more than 6 mos. to recover. Diff. people heal differently... she still complains of pain sometimes.

anyone see further updates on their site?

It does seem nice to have 12 hr shifts, 3 days a week right? but u know what, you'll be so drained from work that when it's your day off, you'd rather sleep in and do nothing. I agree, just loving babies is not enough to go into nursing. Have yo...

you can try to volunteer at a hospital, join some OR associations & keep current with OR news.... shows a lil more interest than just having acls, cpr ....

i would like to know as well! at least you have 1 yr of peds experience... that's a good start

a baker :) i love to bake and dream to open up a bakery ....but that needs a lot of $ . blehs