I am applying for an ER position and whether I get this one or not, I will continue to try. Before going into a job, I tend to study the most common things seen in that field And common meds given,...
Hey guys! Well to start off, I've been a nurse for a little over 2 years. I started in the NICU for a year and then moved to a medical preschool with kids with special needs for a little over a year...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Emergency
Emtb2rn- I haven't updated it in a long time, is something wrong with it? Lol. Is it because it's an identifier of who I am maybe? Well I changed it, thanks for a reminder , I like my new little...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Emergency
HikingEDRN, you are so right, NICU is definitely not pediatric nursing :)! I'm so glad to hear that you managed the transition. When the time comes, I definitely feel like I'm going to feel like a new...
samantha0890 replied to Kayla.J.RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I am a new grad in a level 3 NICU. I've been on the unit for 5 days so far (not in a row of course) and loving every minute. I haven't made it to the big unit yet, they are starting us off with the...
Labor and Delivery is my dream and its my goal & focus after graduating. The problem, L&D rarely hires new grads. I have a mind set, and I do not want to work just any position I can get, I...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn
Well I didn't start off in L&D like I wanted, BUT I'm doing my 2nd dream job..the NICU!! and I can eventually cross train to L&D and work both my dream jobs :). So I'm not complaining!!...
So yesterday was my first day in the NICU and as a new graduate! It wasn't the main unit...I'm starting in a step down, step down unit...where they have to be before they go home. Regardless, I had a...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Thanks everyone!! I am SOOO anal about medications, I quadruple check everything! Luckily, that is one of my strengths! I try to ask as many questions as I can. Right now, since I'm just getting...
samantha0890 replied to brandi-007's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Go for it!! It is def. a calling! Not just anyone can do it, it takes passion and a lot of hard work! I didn't have one clue aboue nursing when I entered nursing school, but I knew I just had to do...
samantha0890 replied to Drake's mom's topic in General Nursing
I didn't do the LPN track, I went into RN. But I've had several friends go into it and they loved it! Of course they are going to do the fast track to RN. I've heard not many hospitals are hiring many...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thanks everyone for your replies. Yes, I may sound a little dramatic, but really didn't mean to, lol. I just took something the wrong way. My mistake! :) I understand that med-surg will probably give...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn
punkydoodles-- That just made my day! & that's what I was thinking, why would someone not want to hire a new grad & train them how they want? It makes me very
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn
No no, you didn't hurt my feelings. & That one little comment wouldn't have set me off it they would of emphasized i don't HAVE to do it..and whatever else it said. But good luck to you and...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thank you for understanding! It's a relief when someone understands how I'm feeling. I'm really hoping it works out in the end! I'm not going to be all upset if I have to take a different route, but...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn
roser-- whats the sigh for? Michigangirl- I won't be disappointed it if doesn't happen right away. & how am I being dramatic? Gosh, some ppl on the site are just rude. I simply stated what I...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thank you kgh, that's what I was asking for was just a little advice. I don't think being an EMT would do much for me while getting my RN. That might be a little overwhelming at the time. But I will...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn
Kgh...I think I worded it just fine...by HAVE to do..it's my dream job, its whats going to make me happy. I don't HAVE to do it..but in my mindset it's something I have to do, & want to...
samantha0890 replied to samantha0890's topic in Ob/Gyn
-My school is affiliated with the hospital I would want to work, but the only thing i hate is its a diploma program. At our hospital, it doesn't hurt that we are just a diploma program because of the...