blueflyRN

my answer is NO. I'm a new grad RN recently i took a CHARGE NURSE position at an acute psychiatric facility dealing with suicidal psychotic, agitation, manic people. ratio is 20 to 1 RN. i am the charge nurse, in charge of all the stuff that goes on.. codes.. calling dr. pharmacy... the whole shabang. answering phone calls nonstop like a receptionist. everyday as a charge nurse, i felt like an overwhelming amount of responsibility that wont go away. and i feel as if any moment someone commits suicide or attempts to, i am in charge of it all... and what... i'm a new grad how the heck can i handle all this, ive never even been in a code!!! everyone told me not to take it. my job had 20 recent firing of RNs for mistakes.. ouch sounds like a bad idea stepping into this. yea its bad. its been 2 months now, and its a sink or swim ordeal. i watch as the staff quit once every week.. let alone 2 managers quit also... fast forward 2 months, i got into a new grad residency at one of the top magnet hospitals.. so i'm quitting.. looking back, all of it wasnt worth it. because the new grad job i have now has nothing to do with my experience. i regret going to work everyday, and everyday is like risking my mint conditioned license..you gotta know that the responsibility is so huge. and SUPERVISORS DOGGING QUESTIONS IS A BADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD SIGN!!!! When i told my DON i wasn't ready to be on my own yet, she ignored me and said "you'll do fine dont worry!" dont worry my butt.. its my license not hers! my point is, if you cant see yourself doing this for a year, why commit, and worry about going to work everyday. i would find money otherwise, and look hard and fast for other new grad jobs. i learned that any job that doesnt have competition and hires you too quick or seems kinda desperate for people= BAD SIGN. ur gut is right.. run.. good luck

i got a job offer from UCLA Santa Monica today!!!! I am beyond stoked when the manager offered the position on the spot =)its my first and only interview with the unit manager..skipped HR interview. i was on their waiting list since feb but i suddenly got a call and everything happened soo fast. the next thing i know... santa monica is my new destination. im all giddy thinking about it. janbug and northbay, i'm guessing we'll be in the same cohort. =) :w00t:

Hello i'm a new grad and i'm going to have an interview for a cardiac step-down unit. I love cardio and i cannot wait!! Can anyone give me advice on how i should prepare for this interview. what are general questions they might ask, what information/disease process is most common that i should prepare for? What about for a telephone interview??

Hi! I want to know if anyone know any good resources for Audio Drug Names Pronunciation tool online? It's kinda hard to learn to say these words unless I hear it over and over and memorize them in my head. anyone got any good resources? thank you in advance!

in Fremont, California. anyone have experience here? or went for an interview here???? i'm looking to work for a psych facility and wanted to know more about this place. thank you in advance.

Hey yall, i'm a new grad and I graduated 1 year ago. I just scheduled my first job interview at a Psych Hospital. I'm nervous and unsure what kind of questions they will ask me for Psych. Can you give me some help with what kind of questions they might ask for a Psych Hospital, anything I should know in particular? I live in a very dense area and the competition is so fierce! This job means a lot to me. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!