freebirdRN86

I did. I worked as a server/bartender a few times a week, and made quite a bit of money. Weekends and working at a busy restaurant/bar can bring in some serious financial support while you are in school and hours are usually really flexible too. Good luck!!!

My boyfriend went to fill his adderral script today and the pharmacy only filled 45/60 prescribed pills because of a shortage.

After reading these posts, I am SO grateful for the docs on my floor. They are all so wonderful and so open to suggestions and even joke around with us nurses. This is my first job as an RN and I am very spoiled! These posts prepare me for what to maybe expect from other places.

I was in your same position. I was offered a job at a facility before I went for an interview for a position at a hospital I really wanted to be at. I accepted the position and then rescinded my decision when I was offered my desired position. I don't regret it one bit and I'm sure the other facility had no problem finding a replacement, considering how many nurses are looking for jobs. I did however, call the facility to let them know a better opportunity had come along and thanked them for the opportunity. You have to do what's best for yourself.

The places I have worked that offered a card like that offered it as an alternative for.those without checking accounts. It`s then a really good idea because you have access and the choice to have a card to use if needed/desired. Yes, if you need cash, you get.charged an atm fee but if you dont have a checking account, you`d be paying a fee to cash a check anyways

My unit's nurse managers do daily patient roundings to see how well the patient's have been cared for and from the information they gather, they send out weekly emails with updates and names of nurses who were recognized by patients that week. I like that because I get really awkward when someone gives me a verbal compliment. It's nice to be able to smile and pat yourself on the back in privacy. :)

How is a nurse NOT responsible for a patient falling even if you were not physically in the room. The nurse is 100% responsible while the patient is under the nurse's care. There are measures that can be taken to Prevent falls. Bed alarms are probably number 1!

My experience in Indianapolis, IN as a new grad has been a positive one. Since passing the Nclex in January, I had three interviews and three job offers. Two of the three were offers from the two biggest hospital systems in Indianapolis. I was hired onto my unit with about 10 new grads and several have started after me. All of my new grad friends have found jobs in hospitals as well. Move to Indianapolis! It's not too bad of a city! :)

I'm 5'6 and 115. Turning/lifting patients have never been an issue for me because 1. PT has taught me several good body techniques and 2. My unit works great as a team and there is always someone who's more than willing to help! You'll be fine!!

Us too!! It's nice to not have to feel guilty if you just need to have a mental health day.

I'm a nurse of 3 months and I find that my starting base rate of $22/hr with $3.60-$5 differentials in downtown Indianapolis is a lot! Then again, I'm in mid 20s without children and not married.

I wouldn't consider myself a very compassionate person, yet I love my job. I always said I wanted to work in OR to have "little patient contact as possible." I love my job because I learn everyday. I don't feel like you can say that about many other careers. Also, I became a nurse for the medical part of it-- I know that doesn't make sense, BUT Ive always wanted to be a doctor, but I honestly do not want to go through the schooling and energy it takes. I will be an NP within the next few years. I can't find myself to feel any compassion for my patients who I see discharged and readmitted 15 times a month for their own unhealthy habits. You can only teach so much. I know bedside nursing isn't for me, and i knew it before I even went into nursing school, but you gotta start somewhere. Snaps for those who love it, I admire you. As for the OP, do whatever you want to do. Nursing isn't just about bedside, there's so many different opportunities out there- but you may hve to start with it for the experience often required by nonbedside positions. Also, if you're in the right part of the country, you can hired within weeks of passing your NCLEX. Good luck.

I meant to say JUST a simple explanation. I thought your "its not a new topic to the board" comment was unnecessary. Maybe you weren't trying to be rude, you can never tell through posts how people are saying things. If not, sorry for getting defensive.

And thanks to the others for the info :)

That's why I said I don't understand. I didn't realize there was such a program out there. I don't spend my free time constantly reading "the boards" to know that it's even been mentioned on here. A simple explanation would have been great.

I don't understand how you can be accepted into a Master's program without ever having being an RN first. Most Grad programs require your RN license, which you'd acquire after your bachelors program AND at least a year's experience working in the actual field.

I was in your same boat and turned down the position. They were going to give me 2 weeks of orientation in a supervisor position with 30 patients in a LTAC facility. I declined and I knew during the interview I was going to decline. As a new grad, there was no way I was going to be able to know what to do with such a short orientation period. I knew in my heart it wasn't worth the risk. But i understand your financial situation as well. I really hope things work out for you, good luck.

Oh and at least 10 others from my graduating class have jobs in the same hospital system as well. But don't get me wrong, I'm working on my BSN right now because I'm not sure what the outlook is for ASNs.

I'm a December 2010 ASN grad and work at a magnet hospital in Indianapolis. No experience, nada.

i can't tell you why, I just know that my hospital system just hired a WHOLE bunch of new grads. i know of at least 10 from my ASN December graduating class that have been hired within the system. i thought it was going to be impossible to find a job-- mainly because I read so many threads on AllNurses on how new grads weren't finding jobs. That doesn't seem to be the case here. Granted, I did put in about 50 apps, but I still got a job along with many other new grads. If you're willing to relocate, Indy isn't all that bad. Personally, I'm going to earn my year's experience and try to move out to California!

indianapolis, indiana!

i was once told by an HR person that you should only put down jobs that you worked at least a month at.

I would say go for it!! But don't let it be a last resort kind of thing because you haven't heard from anyone about jobs because when I graduated in December, I applied to so many jobs while studying for my NCLEX and heard nothing. The day that I passed my NCLEX, I applied to many more positions and literally a week later, I was getting called for interviews. Either way, good luck with your endeavors!!

i understand that doing wrong is doing wrong. but the OP doesn't even know the rules of this patient's exam. i've had exams where i've been able to use books and such. if she knw she was blatantly cheating, then maybe, if telling on people is your style, you could do that. i don't think using books on exam that your taking out of the classroom is anything like stealing narcs and having patient safety issues. there are lines. it is my duty as a nurse to report instances like such, but it was never our duty as students to tell on others for cheating. and yes, the NCLEX isn't hard, but her critical thinking skills will be tested in the real world. and then, if she doesn't have what it takes, then she will fail on her own.

then she will fail on her own, without the help of others.