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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, etc. Coming from my first year as a nurse being in N...

I appreciate your response!! It is helping my studying and "refreshing" go a lot smoother :)

Thank you so much nurseonamotorcycle!! I appreciate that a lot!!!!

Thanks! I will try a more specific search on the threads!!

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 now... Still working PRN in the NICU. Neither of th...

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 character better!!!

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 grad all over, but I'm ok with that!

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 babies that are to go home soon. My nerves still get...

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 know its crazy, but my heart is with this specialty!...

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!! Anything is possible if you have the right mindset!

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 blast!!! Just feeding and changing these tiny babi...

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 familiar with this area, I don't know exactly what to a...

I start there on June 27 :) But when I did my clinicals there last semester, I LOVED IT!

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 it!! I'm shy too, but when I'm in work mode, that al...

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 LPNs so its probably best to do that, unless work...

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 me more comfort and some experience, and I'll def....

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 hopeful!

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 congrats!

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 I'd rather go right into what I love.

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 wanted to know, and that this was my main focus and dre...

kgh--i understand what you mean! and i really do appreciate your post! noahsmama-- thank you so much!! Gives me hope!!

bs, sometimes on the internet meanings get lost lol!

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 definitley look more into what you are saying! Than...

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 accomplish. Some new grads get lucky enough to start in L&am...

-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 affiliation. However, I do plan on getting my BSN....