soreadyRN

Yes I've started in the hospital in a tough, low income city and have been here a little over a year, I am desperately looking for a clinic job. I completely agree with the verbal abuse of patients, under staffing and hectic dynamic of the floor is not for me. Not to mention the inconsistent schedule where every week varies, rotating day and nights. If any one has any tips on getting into a clinic please let me know asap! Thank you!

Do you get shift differential with agency work?

Does anyone think there is a specific type of nurses that will assist the most as an MD, ICU?

After all these recommendations I switched shoe to the Danskos and I haven't looked back, I'm tempted to try the Dansko sneaker to alternate with, anyone tried it out?

How long do you think you must be on the tele floor before you are able to switch to the ICU. I'm on a tele floor of a trauma one, do you think it would be possible to switch to ICU for smaller hospital?

I'm a cardiac nurse I and would highly recommend the 3M Littmann by far! but guard it with your life because some nurses can swipe them. Makes sure your name is on it as well

So I don't drink coffee, and I've been wondering how to keep my energy up during the full 12 hour shift. I work on a floor where I am constantly busy, so it is easy to get tired quick especially if it is your 2nd or 3rd 12 in a row. What I found that helped me best other than the obvious: good night sleep the night before, squeezing workouts in your schedule (which are crucial btw) but I tried a green energy powder. I'd already purchased this a while ago based on my sister's recommendation however didn't use it much because it does not have the best taste when mixed in water. But I tried it again recently and over the passed few months I've seen a change in my alertness and energy. It's called Green Vibrance, the easiest way I found to take it is mixing it in fruit/strawberry apple sauce, and eating it fast but it's well worth it. If anyone else has any other energy boosting suggestions other than coffee or energy drinks, let me know!

Well I couldn't afford danskos at the moment and didn't want to spend an arm and a leg on each pair, so I just tried Anywear Zone shoes which are really comfortable and good priced! I got them based on the really good reviews and the fact that they sell a lot of pairs. I have to admit one of the best choices I made. I Still plan on getting danskos in the future though.

I think I speak for the rest of the batch when I say...no comment:no:

I've also been told many experienced nurses and other hospital staff will be trained too

It is a clinical position. I've been hired as a new graduate RN. Additionally, I will be trained as an epic super user. Epic is a computer based software system many hospitals have been transitioning to (including the hospital I was a student at). From what I've been told, this year is when all Inova hospitals will go live with this system meaning all nurses, doctors, pharmacy etc. will be expected to be somewhat efficient in navigating the system. Everyone will go through training but it will be the super users that go through extensive training so they can serve as resources on the floor and throughout the hospital to allow for a smooth transition. Hope that helps!

Yep got the offer the same day. Begin mid September

Yes I did get the job actually! There was a lot of emphasis on your ability to communicate effectively as the position entails working as an epic super user in addition to being a new graduate nurse. They told me they were going to try to fill all of the positions by this upcoming week so you can still try and fill up an application and see how it goes. Good luck!

I have an interview this week at INOVA for their new grad float pool do you have any interview tips specific to INOVA? Thanks a bunch!

Hello All!!! I am going to apply to the UC davis residency program in June I'm wondering for those of you who landed positions, how did the application process go for you all? I was wondering if those of you who took some time while not working as a nurse seemed to shed light on your time off while waiting for the residency program to begin Thanks a bunch!