iPink BSN, RN

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    Depressed after graduation. Is it normal?

    iPink replied to baymar1967's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You really have to hang in there. I graduated in May 2012 and moved out of state, however I moved to a state that favored their own graduates. Although I had my BSN, they were taking new nurses who...
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    Landed my dream job

    iPink replied to cmoore6799's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on landing a job before graduating! I started my first year on a Progressive Care Unit, an acute critical care floor that is a stepdown from ICU. You will learn A LOT! We can easily...
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    Leaving 1st job before 1 year

    iPink replied to UpennRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would stick it out for a year or at least until you had a job offer in writing. When I first started, I worked in critical care and quickly realized the patient population wasn't the right fit for...
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    Give me some hope...Is ANYONE happy being a nurse??

    iPink replied to Rebekah1882's topic in General Nursing

    Your decision to go into nursing should never be based on what others on here feel about the profession. Remember, people come on here to vent, but there are many of us who love what we do. I agree...
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    I am moving and need to quit my job!

    iPink replied to Rachey467's topic in General Nursing

    As a few PPs stated, check your policy regarding putting in notice. You don't want to put in 2 weeks if the policy states a month. You won't go wrong with finding the answer there. Make sure you get...
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    New nurse advice

    iPink replied to NrsAmanda's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We had ATI testing in my program, but I used a combination of Saunders, NCSBN, my textbooks and notes. Also, as a new grad I would advise you to apply everywhere. Doesn't make sense to come on here...
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    I am about to graduate and I feel like I know nothing!

    iPink replied to lakencassady's topic in General Students

    You're going to really feel like you don't know anything once you start orientation. You might even question how you passed nursing school and the NCLEX, but guess what it's normal. Things will come...
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    First Job-OB

    iPink replied to christina891's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats! Although I have a year of nursing experience under my belt, I will be transferring to my postpartum unit in a week but feel under-prepared myself. This is a new specialty for us starting...
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    Graduate Nurse Residency programs

    iPink replied to AmyRN303's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I "graduated" from my nursing residency in Jan. Yes, every residency program is different, but I'll share with you how mine operated. We were given a curriculum outlining each day/month of the...
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    I can't get a job!!!!

    iPink replied to JessGroRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You just passed the NCLEX in January and was officially awarded your license in March...it really hasn't been that long since you were qualified to look for an RN position. Keep searching. Since you...
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    Hating 1st Job

    iPink replied to applesxoranges's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. No, 2 months is not enough for prospective employers to consider you for hire. Thats not even close to scratching the surface to building up your skills and time management. I would know...
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    Memories & Insights of a 1974 Diploma RN Grad

    iPink replied to jewel53's topic in General Nursing

    You've teased us enough, post the
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    Accused of withholding pain medication

    iPink replied to trucol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. I would think this would be information a Charge RN would know. If you were concerned about possible over sedation, check his vitals. You needed to advocate better for your patient but I...
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    to the nurses: nursing assistant who is lazy

    iPink replied to citygirl22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are particular CNAs on my unit who "rule" the unit, meaning if they don't want to answer call bells or help clean patients, you are completely out of luck. When I first started on the unit, this...
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    Should I have quit while I had the chance

    iPink replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you not know all of this during the interview? Nurse-patient ratios, length of orientation are among the questions you ask during the interview. You quitting 3 times may be the reason why you...
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    New Grad Interviewing in L&D! Tips & Suggestions...please help!!!

    iPink replied to RedNavy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some questions that may come up in your interview include: why L&D, where do you see yourself in 5 years, how do you deal with stress, how will you handle conflict between coworkers, patient...
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    New Grad OR nursing??

    iPink replied to HAYB's topic in Operating Room

    I am surprised that hospital is hiring new grads for the OR. Most nurses who are in OR have several years of experience in critical care and even ER. Maybe they saw something special in you. Med/surg...
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    New grad in L&D with severe anxiety and stress

    iPink replied to Neohippy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We can relate to you on how we felt as a new grad, no matter what floor you start on. That transition from student nurse to primary nurse can be steep but we eventually get there. The anxiety, stress,...
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    Interviewing on PP, Finally!

    iPink posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been working in a very busy multisystem critical care unit and realized quickly this unit was not for me. However, by coming on allnurses, I realized most new grads feel this way and was...
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    Interviewing on PP, Finally!

    iPink replied to iPink's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @prnqday: thanks! I agree that my critical care background will make the transition smooth. I definitely know about CP especially when it's a frequently complaint during change of shift. Sent via...
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    Interviewing on PP, Finally!

    iPink replied to iPink's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks! I'll be getting 4 weeks orientation. I think Im going to love it too. Any advice especially since I'm coming from critical care. Was your transition smooth? Sent via iPink RN's iPhone using...
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    Reality check: Are my expectations high?

    iPink replied to lewisac6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your academic accomplishments will be only be relevant when you are trying to get into a top nursing program or when you decide to go to grad school. As a new grad, employers are looking for your...
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    Someone's got to love their job.. help

    iPink replied to nichefinder's topic in General Nursing

    Plenty of people love their job, I'm not one of them...yet. I too had to stick it out on my unit until I was able to request a transfer to another unit I wanted. That particular unit doesn't hire GNs...
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    Interviewing on PP, Finally!

    iPink replied to iPink's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks. Found out I got the job! I'm excited for the change. Hope you get your job once become
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    Nursing Shortage & Me...

    iPink replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Glad you're still pursuing the path you wanted. But, if you don't get into your specialty of choice when you graduate will you be able to handle