BKnurse44

I just started working on a postpartum floor as a new grad and I was wondering why the main iv solution used is Lactated Ringers instead of Normal saline? Thanks

I graduated in May and just got hired into a nurse residency program for a postpartum unit. The residency is a year long and the first 3 months are in med/surg. I am confident in my postpatrum skills as I did my school preceptorship in a postpartum unit. I am really nervous about the time in med/surg. What can I do to prepare for my time there? There is just soo much to review any advice on what I can focus on? Thanks

Please anyone I need info on downstate!

Thank you. I know it is really hard as a new grad. It was my only interview so far and I graduated with my BSN in May. I just e-mailed my resume and to my surprise they called me. I did all my clinicals in Long Island NY so I don't know what Downstate would be like to work at. Is it good???

Hi I was wondering if anyone has gone through SUNY downstate's new grad orientation. I interviewed for a position a few weeks ago and they told me they have a special orientation for new grad's including some time in med-surg. I was hoping somone could tell me what the environment is like for a new grad and what orientation was like just in case I get the job i want to be prepared. I know it is a state hospital and I'm not sure if the environment or patient ratio is different. Thanks so much :)