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  1. don't know what to do...check this out!

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    thrashej- It might make a difference...I know when I switched from my last job to my current position, I had a week & half off.... it was soooo resfreshing!! I think my last place was so horrible...

  2. don't know what to do...check this out!

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    I think I'd like the ED, more so short-procedure units like IR (interventional radiology orthe cath lab. But I'm finding that you need critical care experience (I'm working on that now) & there...

  3. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    sun_chica replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a RN for 7months, in acute care (pcu), in a medium-sized community hospital 30mins outside Phila, PA. I'm all for a casual dress code. The ER & OR have uniforms. I am for wearing...

  4. HELP!! Interview Tips, Please?? :)

    sun_chica replied to Wehwee's topic in Nursing Career

    make sure to be confident in your skills, but assure them that if you don't know a procedure or your not sure about something that you'd ask a seasoned nurse or refer to the hospitals policies &...

  5. tired of bedside care, options???

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    kat911- thanks for the input... I worked w/ a girl in the ED that did flight nursing til she had a baby...she loved

  6. tired of bedside care, options???

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    ha, ha...I'm not a great speller:chuckle anyway... I haven't tried getting right into the ED b/c I know it's important to get a good foundation, since I don't like m/s, that's why I went towards PCU -...

  7. tired of bedside care, options???

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    I began as an accounting major at community college...after 1 semester I was BORED to death, so I looked at the other majors offered, & I loved the show ER, so I said I'll try that (I'm not a...

  8. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    sun_chica replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    betsrn- thanks for the input, I'm still trying to explore different options in nursing, we'll see what comes of

  9. Career Switchers-Any Regrets?

    sun_chica replied to Carleigh's topic in Nursing Career

    carleigh- I'm a newer RN (6+ months), I'm on the other side of the fence, I'm not liking nursing thus far & was considering going for secondary education...just curious what specialty you are in...

  10. Resigning during orientation

    sun_chica replied to lynn27's topic in Nursing Career

    I actually had resigned at 6wks into my orientation...my house sold in 2 wks & I was relocating to another state. Definetely, give a formal resignation, thanking them for their time & energy...

  11. Would like ur insight on my career plan

    sun_chica replied to miya's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know your financial situation, but it may be wise to work as an aid, unit clerk, phlebotomist, or tech in a hospital. You should discover w/in 6 months of being an aide if you'd like...

  12. New Nurse burned out

    sun_chica replied to inursm's topic in Nursing Career

    I can totally relate to you...I'm in almost the same situation! Been a nurse for 6 months, start 2 months in med surg (8-10pts on Nights), then relocated & worked 4 months on a telemetry units...

  13. What's the best path towards Emergency nursing??

    sun_chica posted a topic in Emergency

    Okay, here goes my 1st thread... I've worked for over a year in a ED as a unit clerk -I LOVE it!! The excitement, traumas, always learning something new, and a GREAT staff (nurses & docs). All...

  14. Topics on boards???

    sun_chica posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    To everyone who's taken & passed, congrats!!! I've got a ?, in May I'll graduate & I was curious what topics were heavily focussed on during some of your exams. I've had some people say...

  15. What's the best path towards Emergency nursing??

    sun_chica replied to sun_chica's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for advice everyone, it's nice to get a feel for what people in that field

  16. What does your post name reflect about you?

    sun_chica replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I currently live in Upstate New York-between Syacuse & Watertown (orig from Philly, PA), I'm so sick of SNOW & FRIGID TEMPS!!! I keep telling my husband we will someday move out to southern...

  17. the future of CRNA's

    sun_chica replied to statnurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    thanks for the heads

  18. Tele transports from the ER

    sun_chica replied to Surfnurse's topic in Emergency

    I'm a unit clerk in an ER, for pt's going to ICU/PCU the RN (ACLS cert) & a security aide, clerk, or patient care assistant goes w/. Patients are monitored while in route to

  19. Volunteers in the ER

    sun_chica replied to ChristineG's topic in Emergency

    I've worked in an ED as a unit clerk for over a yr as I finish up my senior year this may. I've seen & learned so much. Gain all the experience you can...the docs & nurses are great about...

  20. the future of CRNA's

    sun_chica replied to statnurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yoga, I've got a question about the field of CRNA?? Currently, I'm finishing up my senior yr of nursing, so in May '04 I'll have my AAS. Then I'll sit for the RN exam, work for ~6months, then...

  21. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    sun_chica replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    At my school, our saying is "C IS PASSING!!!" If you do better, great, the rest of us just want to

  22. Pregnant as a Student or New Grad

    sun_chica replied to shyviolet78's topic in General Nursing

    This is just my opinion...I'm a nursing student-graduate in May-YEAH!!! I too have considered the whole children thing. Currently, I'm 23yo and plan to move back to philly w/in the year. my plan is...