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So first of all, are you a new grad? Or new to the hospital? Because you said you graduated 2011. If you are an experienced nurse, it sounds like you are over reacting. There's no reason why you should not be able to take those pt's, especially with his assistance. You got some really good experience today it sounds like, so don't freak out, be happy! What if this situation had occurred once you get off orientation? At least now you have had some good exposure, learn from it! You might not have hung the platelets, which is incredibly simple, but at least you saw how it's done! That combination of pt's sounds fairly common in my experiences, but I have seen much worse! Try not to over think everything and work on time management, I think that's what your preceptor was trying to get through to you, and sounds like your main issue. Also, when you are in the thick of it is not the time to be looking up every med, he's right, you need to come prepared! Look them up at home or before your shift starts. If you are that inexperienced you need to show up early and become familiar with these things before the shift. As far as the 3 checks, you should already have your first check done long before a med is due. Then if you have the eMAR and pyxis up to pull meds, that's your second check, so I don't understand the problem? My advice, get there early and address some of these issues before you shift starts, and work on time management. Listen to you preceptor.

As far as I know, MD Anderson no longer hires ADN. I don't know of many hospitals that still do. I would always recommend to get your BSN if you can because ADN is phasing out. As far as the next Res. class, I really couldn't say. They had one in june and july when I started.

Well it's not really an internship, you are full fledged RN with all that it entails, you will just be coached for the first weeks. The residency class itself is a year long commitment with bi-monthly or monthly meetings, paid meetings ;] I've heard that if you don't complete the full year of residency that you are not able to get rehired, but I don't know that for sure.

Yes, exactly that. First is the HR interview, your basic newhire interview. Although they are HR, they still ask you nursing questions! The panel interview is held by floor managers of potential hiring floors. I was unable to attend mine in person so it was a conference call. They are very friendly and though it sounds intimidating, it's nice :] Just know you're strengths and tell how you have and will advocate for your patients! Good luck!

Be prepared! Have stories ready of times when you advocated for your patients, difficult situations, and how you handled them. Also be prepared to ask questions, hope you do well!

As a current, and almost finished, nurse in the residency program I can tell you that it is fantastic! It eases you in very comfortably and gives you more resources than you could ask for! Hope this helps :]