MedSurger

Agreed!

A good friend of mine works in the PICU. What an amazing place to start!

Can't wait to meet you! I am in Tele/PCU. I am SO excited!

You ROCK. Thank you! I plan on taking all of your advice.

Hi all! I am a new nurse with about a month of home health experience. Most of my clients have vents, trachs, gtubes, electrolyte imbalances, and other complicated medical problems that make my job challenging and rewarding. I love what I do! However, I am hoping to be placed in an ICU within a month or two. I have told my employers this before being hired and they were okay with me moving to PRN if I earn the spot at another facility. Now the nitty gritty. I have applied to other hospitals in my area for Med-Surg positions and had ZERO luck. I wanted, badly, to start in Med-Surg to increase my confidence, improve/master skills and become the most efficient and organized nurse before jumping into a high acuity environment. Not so much. It turns out that I have had more luck landing feedback and responses for ICU/ER positions. It's not ideal, but I need to be in the hospital environment. This particular position comes with a six month orientation/training and a 3 month preceptorship. It's more than I received with home health! Does anyone have any tips, advice, free knowledge they would like to share for a baby nurse possibly headed to an ICU? Tips from equipment/supplies I should always carry on me to things to "never forget;" I welcome it all! I may as well state that I have been taking classes, working towards certifications, etc. to maximize knowledge and prepare myself for a truly arduous field. I am completely committed. Thanks to all!

Weird. I thought this was only for hiring MANAGERS, not recruiters. I was told by a couple employees to contact the hiring recruiters. Have you seen the thread for Parkland SICU September 2012? Search it. We are all waiting! Stinks, but I have heard Parkland does take time to hire.

I succeeded! :) Fortunately, I am at a facility that embraces nurses of all education.

It's been over two years since I wrote this! I am happy to report that I survived Nursing School, passed my boards and now work as a R.N. I am not working at my "first choice" facility, but I love it. Thanks for the support, y'all!

I have to agree Kaventino, to a degree. Programs like Hurst, which offer "live" reviews can get to the source and identify a testing issue. They are the experts. NCLEX is a $200 test and it adds up quick every time you take the exam. I definitely hope she sought out a program to help overcome the issue and moved onto success. It's not fun paying $300-$400 for a review, but sometimes it's needed. I don't think I needed the review, my program prepared me really well. I wish everyone received similar training, education, and instruction! :)

omotzury- have you tried calling Parkland? Also, have you ever attended an Open House? I went in the Spring. I HIGHLY recommend you attend one. I believe they are usually held in the spring.

Hello my fellow Eager-Ladies-in-Waiting! :) I applied in early July and I have received the "your application is under review" e-mail about 8 times. In fact, I have one sitting in my inbox sent about an hour ago; plus I just received one yesterday that said it is "still under review." According to current friends in SICU, NICU, L&D, and OR- this is a good sign. They all received multiple e-mails stating the same or similar things. I will update when I hear anything new! Please do the same! While I want a residency position, I hope the best for all of you and I hope to hear of good news for any of you!

I have been applying, like mad, to any hospital I can get ahold of. I call the potential employer, asking if my resume and credentials have been reviewed, but I am rejected or I never hear back. I have 2 solid years of experience doing admin/clerical work for the same company. Sometimes, this is all the hospital requires for qualifications. I now have a BLS Healthcare Provider CPR and was accepted into a well-known and exceptional nursing program in the area. All of this doesn't seem to be impressing the hiring staff. Any good, constructive criticism for me? I can take it :) Thanks for any help!