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Yes in ER belongings are inventoried before admission- in front of patient or 2 staff if patient unconscious. This helps screen valuables, weapons or drugs. Any of the above are locked up with security and receipt given to patient. On transfer to floor remaining belongings checked against inventory to make sure nothing lost. This has helped when patients suddenly claim they had glasses or $100 when they came in .

Every hospital I have worked at has RTs. Never heard of them being phased out. Plenty of people start a new career including nursing in their 40s and 50s. I graduated at 40 from nursing school and know many others in my age group who did too.

Those scenarios are frustrating. You are stuck between a rock and a hard place. For HF , I see small fluid blouses (250-500ml at a time) and sometimes cardiac drips for support. Renal failure- pretty much normal sepsis treatment then more frequent dialysis as tolerated. They get edematous for a few days usually.

I recently finished the RN to BSN program. Affordable, legitimate, practical. You do have to be self motivated and able to figure out things on your own with this program though. I had a few questions during program that were answered by "please read the coursework". Not overly helpful but I eventually figured it out.

Yes I see this also. Actually wrote a paper on futile care in ICU for school recently. Very frustrating, expensive and not always even what the patient might have wanted (family overrode polst or no family no polst so so everything by default).

What about organ donor companies or blood donation organizations? The latter may involve mostly paperwork at a desk during blood drive. Pays less than acute care but less physically demanding.

Congrats on the job! Working nights, hmmm. Well, I don't love it, but I get by. Earplugs help. And I turn off my phone and put a note on the front door (Don't knock / ring bell or I will come out with a syringe/needle! JK). I too feel like despite all that school, there is still so much to learn. A little anxiety is normal, a lot can hold you back, in my opinion. Ask questions, watch the experienced nurses and take notes. Good luck!

RansomS- any job in a facility you would like to work at as a RN would be great... you can show them you are punctual, have good attendance, work hard and you are able to talk to the nursing managers (they are the ones who hire people!) If they know you are graduating soon and have an opening, that could be your chance! Im sorry to say its not 100% but definitely works for some people. Worth a shot, I say.

Thank you everyone for your replies...I am planning to accept job. Hooray! I agree it will be good experience to see how things are done in all levels of facility and a resume builder. RansomS...the hiring market is contracted temporarily due to many factors. Hopefully by the time you are ready to look, many more jobs for new grads will be available. During your clinicals, get to know the nurses and show them what a great worker you are. Tell them how you would love to work there eventually. Get a job if you can as a tech during school. Some of my classmates got offers during their final semester with the hospitals they precepted at. Good luck!

Hello everyone! Im a new grad, no work experience as a nurse. Had a surprise during an interview today. I was hoping for an entry level RN position at an ASC but instead was offered a short term position (3 months) helping them prepare for a JCAHO accredidation inspection. As happy as I would be to have some work and gain some kind of experience for the 3 months, I am a little nervous. The way it was explained to me, I would help go through a checklist and ensure that the facility matches what is needed on the list. There is a part time RN that works there, but she doesnt have time /doesnt want to do this. They need a RN to sign off on checklist. I simply dont know enough about the process to ask good questions and I dont want to be put in a situation where I am liable for something I didnt understand when I signed it. I graduated 12-10, passed NCLEX 2-11 and have been looking ever since here in Southern California. Acute care, clinics, LTC, Dr offices, you name it. Please I would love some feedback so I can get a better idea what Im thinking of getting into.

I was on the other end...took my husband in after he dropped a glass blender carafe on the top of his foot. Ouch! 5 sutures for the muscle, 7 staples for the skin. So glad he didnt get the tendon.

Darn, I just got a call too. No panel interview here either. Oh, well. Will keep trying!

Hi everyone! I had my initial interview last Wednesday. They were very nice and easy to talk to, but I could tell they were kind of in a hurry. Lots of people to interview! We should get a call back by June 6 if selected for second interview. BTW I picked orthopedics since I precepted there and found it very interesting. :)