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  1. Which is better? Day or Night shift for new grad?

    carebearsRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    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...

  2. Willing to relocate for a NICU job- help pleasee

    carebearsRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  3. what to say to patients' family?

    carebearsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    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...

  4. why betadine on skin for those with iodine/shellfish allergy?

    carebearsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

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

  5. why betadine on skin for those with iodine/shellfish allergy?

    carebearsRN replied to carebearsRN's topic in General Nursing

    i believe rubbed on to test allergic

  6. Why did you choose to become a NICU nurse?

    carebearsRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  7. Discouraged new grad

    carebearsRN replied to JJKT1018's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  8. Is nursing really THAT bad?

    carebearsRN replied to CuriousCC's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  9. BOTOX/Dermal Filler Training

    carebearsRN replied to Wilsonette's topic in General 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

  10. If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    carebearsRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

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

  11. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    carebearsRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    not if you prove them wrong

  12. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    carebearsRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  13. Advice needed on job offers

    carebearsRN replied to Cranberrygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  14. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    carebearsRN replied to billythekid's topic in New York Nursing

    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...

  15. Bored on night shift- should I ask for transfer?

    carebearsRN replied to Happyday1's topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  16. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    carebearsRN replied to billythekid's topic in New York Nursing

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

  17. Advice for clinicals... Pleaseee

    carebearsRN replied to RoxyChic's topic in General Students

    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...

  18. another math calculation problem

    carebearsRN replied to fostersgirl6993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  19. another math calculation problem

    carebearsRN replied to fostersgirl6993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

  20. rotator cuff surgery

    carebearsRN replied to cannoli's topic in General Nursing

    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

  21. Help! New RN trying to get into Northshore-LIJ

    carebearsRN replied to mochamocha's topic in General Nursing

    anyone see further updates on their

  22. Don't know if nursing is right for me.

    carebearsRN replied to cloudy817's topic in Nursing Career

    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...

  23. How do I get to a certain specialty in the hospital?

    carebearsRN replied to It Takes Heart's topic in General Nursing

    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

  24. NICU Jobs??

    carebearsRN replied to rn4lyfe08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

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

  25. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    carebearsRN replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

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