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Lol. Guess I worded that incorrectly. I am actually concerned it won't count as "med-Surg" experience. From the interview, description and shadowing it definitely seemed just like med Surg but wasn't sure how it will count in the future, on paper. And I do remember her saying they got new management and are getting sicker patients. Guess I was still thinking about the "stable" portion of the job description.

I have been offered a job in a rehab unit at a local hospital but can't decide if I should take it. I have 6 months in med Surg but am scared I won't get enough experience in rehab. Any thoughts?

That was my main concern.

Med Surg job that has not been supportive of new grads. Lol

Everyone that looked for a job. I only know of a few that aren't and that's bc they haven't applied or haven't found what they want. Southern.

They hire ADN but one hospital just announced its closing so right now I'm sure those being let go will get the jobs at the other hospitals. I graduated in December with ADN and everyone has jobs in Shreveport/Bossier at many diff hospitals.

Would you recommend physical rehab for a new grad? I have until Tuesday to make my decision!

$7 more per hour. One weekend off every six months. I am scheduled to speak with HR for all the details on Tuesday. I just know I can't stay in my current job. Lol

Husband is home 2 weeks of every month (gone 2 weeks), so I am either working or asleep when he is home since I now work nights. If he worked Monday-Friday it would interfere but I don't think it will much since I will have 4 days off/week and see him during that time.

Friday-Sunday, 12 hr shifts

It's Friday thru Sunday, 12 hr shifts.

I currently work nights, shift work but have been offered a position that is days, weekend only. I have a child and think this would be nice for school and sports activities during the week. Does anyone else work this schedule or have any thoughts? I have to decide by Tuesday. Thanks!

I went in a few interviews just scared of the grass not being greener! Lol But everyone I've talked to agrees that most new grads are not done this way

This sounds like my situation! I am a new grad who started in February. Last night I was floated to a unit I've never been to and had to be charge! I'm seriously considering quitting....

JUST got off orientation and will be the only RN. I have told them I do not feel it is safe nor do I feel comfortable, only to be met with jokes about "sink or swim". I don't even really know what I'm doing at this point so how can I make these decisions for others?!

What do you think? What would you do if you were the new grad?

And, honestly, I haven't even seen or talked to my manager since I started 2 months ago. Who knows of I'm still on orientation or not....I'm not even on the unit she said I would be in. I'm just over it.

What about teaching about nursing interventions?

I live an hour south but went to school in Shreveport. As far as I know, all hospitals will hire LPNs. I know for certain that Schumpert had LPNs while I was in clinicals. You will have lots of options in hospitals! Willis Knighton has 4 campuses (if not more), Christus Schumpert has 2, LSU is a teaching hospital, the VA, and I'm sure a few more that I'm not familiar with. Good luck!

What is the norm for orientation/preceptor? I really don't feel like I'm getting what I should but not sure if it is the norm. I am choosing not to list my concerns now, as I want to be able to compare. I basically want to know how your preceptor taught you, what they taught you, how you transitioned to more pts, or anything else you are willing to share. Thanks in advance!

About 5 minutes. Any other hospitals are an hour South or North.

Exactly the same. We had the live one bc our school paid for it

I passed 1/22

Pharm

Look at my31, I bet those are similar to the bags