CardiacRNLA

CardiacRNLA BSN

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  1. Hospital Cares More about HCAHPS than Nurses!

    CardiacRNLA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have only been a nurse for a little over a year. Already I think I am tired of it. I knew nursing was going to be tough but I am not sure how tough I thought it would be. I work for a hospital that...

  2. USA Dual Role Fall 2016

    CardiacRNLA replied to claneRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am glad that I came here! I am in the ACNP program for Fall 2016. It looks like Castle Branch might have updated to reflect the Fall 2016 cohort. I have heard that USA is not really helpful in...

  3. New Hire Blindsided by Feedback!

    CardiacRNLA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, This is more of a rant that anything. I started at a new hospital about 3 weeks ago on a fast paced cardiac intervention unit. I came from a medical unit, so obviously everything will be new...

  4. New Hire Blindsided by Feedback!

    CardiacRNLA replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    You are absolutely correct! I just get so intimidated and feel like I should know. But ill read my binders, info and ask for help. I want to do better. I was just shocked that's all. Thanks

  5. New Hire Blindsided by Feedback!

    CardiacRNLA replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Libby, While I appreciate the feedback I'm having trouble with it. I never said "I know" or keep saying that during orientation. As my post mentions, I do the opposite. I'm nervous, timid and...

  6. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    CardiacRNLA replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    So at my facility, the ED nurses were AWFUL at giving at verbal report. They often didn't know simple things which made me wonder what kind of assessment they were doing? I worked on a med-tele floor...

  7. NY Presbyterian

    CardiacRNLA posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi all, I got a phone interview with NYP for a Cardiac Stepdown position. I applied even though I do not have my BSN yet. I will have my BSN in May. I hope that they do not think that I have my BSN....

  8. Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

    CardiacRNLA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so I have to wonder, I hear nurses on my unit complain about working conditions and new (ridiculous) patient satisfaction directives. However, when they are brought up in a group setting with...

  9. Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

    CardiacRNLA replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    Well thanks everyone for the comments! As you all could've guessed this hospital is a revolving door. Since so many new grads are desperate for jobs, they just fill positions with the new grads. This...

  10. Private Grumbling but NO Open Discussion!

    CardiacRNLA replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that to an extent, but it has not led to bad policies not sticking around, it has lead to MORE bad policies. Maybe at your facility that is the case. Yes, people continue with their usual...

  11. Florida Hospital locations (new grad RN)

    CardiacRNLA replied to runner502's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have heard that Oncology on FH-Orlando is tough as well, it seems to be a "heavy" specialty. I don't know anything about FH-Tampa or much outside the Orlando 8-main campus region. But most if not...

  12. Florida Hospital locations (new grad RN)

    CardiacRNLA replied to runner502's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work at Altamonte Springs and they have an Oncology PCU that does take New Grad RNs. I was part of the GN program at Orlando. Altamonte is a good campus but it is OBSESSED with scores and its...

  13. Drug seekers

    CardiacRNLA replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that many of this thread have tried to act high and mighty, like making judgments towards people's lifestyle choices are NEVER a part of nursing. HELLO? We do it ALL the time. We make judgments...

  14. Hospital Cares More about HCAHPS than Nurses!

    CardiacRNLA replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Believe it or not, we HAVE to say what you JUST posted almost literally word for word! Also since the HCAHPS surveys include "always" with every question, we have been told to pepper our rounding...

  15. Hospital Cares More about HCAHPS than Nurses!

    CardiacRNLA replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am not totally surprised. But I will say back in NY, nurses were more respected by administrators and had more say. I am not sure if union protection had anything to do with it. Here in the...

  16. Elizabeth Seton Ped Ctr? Any advice on SNF workload?

    CardiacRNLA posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello all! I have an interview next week with Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center. I am somewhat nervous of how heavy the workload would be. On days, they have a unit with vented patients and that is...

  17. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    CardiacRNLA replied to Islaleigh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you! That mentality is getting old. And like another poster said, the patients today are SICKER than in previous times because care is being shifted away from the hospital. On one hand, I agree,...

  18. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    CardiacRNLA replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! And just because we are disillusioned doesn't mean we don't want to work hard. There is working hard and there is taking advantage of people. Maybe once upon a time, nursing school truly...

  19. ANY hope for a job in NJ???? Tips?

    CardiacRNLA replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Well for my situation, my partner is getting a job in NYC. I would never stop him from that opportunity. And since I don't have any family or friends here in Florida, it wouldn't make sense to stay...

  20. ANY hope for a job in NJ???? Tips?

    CardiacRNLA posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    So I am looking to move back to the NY/NJ/CT area. It seems like getting a job as a new grad is impossible. I worked here in Florida for 6 months but planning to move back. I have a Associates, but...

  21. Updated info re: new grads in CT?

    CardiacRNLA replied to MissM.RN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Is the only way they hire via an RN residency

  22. 7 months and I can't do this anymore.

    CardiacRNLA replied to nursetobe2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am most likely going to quit my hospital job. Like you, I am a career changer. I know people say to stick it out, but I just don't think I can. I have only been working like 4-5 months and I already...

  23. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    CardiacRNLA replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Bravo! I could not have said it

  24. New Grad Nurse (finish in May) Relocating to Orlando, FL

    CardiacRNLA replied to NewNurse305's topic in Florida Nursing

    Preeps, you are telling the truth and nothing but the truth. The experienced nurses seem to be all at night. However, I have not seen a new nurse who was experienced on my unit. And on day shift (on...

  25. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    CardiacRNLA replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like you come from the school of thought that everyone should just subject themselves to whatever and be grateful because that is what nursing is. Maybe for you and other experienced nurses...