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I was always grumpy when a particular person was supposed to be the day charge nurse. Charges were supposed to be in almost half an hour before shift change to get report from the Noc charge so they could begin making assignments and have everything together for the AM bed control meeting. This particular person wouldn't arrive until 6:30 and then they went to the breakroom to primp and brush their teeth. The night nurses were late getting out, and day nurses were then having to play catch up.

Will they allow you to shadow for a day or two before accepting the position? That would allow you to see first hand how the facility operates. You will then be able to make a better informed decision. Good luck to you.

I did an ADN program that was a night and weekend curriculum. I worked full-time M-F, raised a kid, went on some trips, went to movies, plays, concerts, and still graduated Magna Cum Laude. As others have said, it is an individualized experience, and there were times I was ragged and tired to my bones, but I can't say that it was a hellish, all consuming time suck. So my house didn't get scrubbed to glistening, gleaming perfection every day, meh. Again, how I felt about my program and activities is MY experience only. Good luck to you!

saline flushes and toothbrushes. That seems way tame in comparison!

I honestly think the thank you I sent cinched my offer for the OR. I sent the thank you on a Tuesday, and got the call with the offer 2 days later. I have sent thank yous for every interview I have had, even before becoming an RN. Please keep us updated OC, Fingers crossed for you!!

I used this site for my dysrhythmia course. It may help with brushing up on rhythms.Free ECG Simulator! - SkillSTAT.

I was on a CICU step down unit. Our patient population were pre-op/post-op CABG, TAVR, Thoracic Aneurysm repair, Aortic Aneurysm dissection patients, Maze procedures, congenital heart defect repairs, bronchs, partial lobectomies, VATS, and Ivor-Lewis procedures. We also got a pretty hefty amount of off-service overflow patients. The common meds we utilized were heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, milrinone, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, lidocaine, procainamide, diltiazem, lobetalol, metoprolol, hydralazine, atorvastatin, eliquis, and insulin, just to name a few. Ask about standing orders/protocols. Each of our surgeons had slightly different requirements and specifications for chest tubes, ambulation, dressings, and fluid restrictions. Let me know if you need anything else, but previous posters have given you a lot of good advice. Have faith in yourself!

Good luck! Read up on the hospital's website, and be familiar with their value statement/core values. Try to think of 4 or 5 questions about the position to show that you have put thought into being a member of their team. I second the advice to have faith in yourself. You have shown through your posts that you have a voice and a sense of humor, show that. Know that your AN friends are rooting for you!!

It's not love, it's low self-esteem; love doesn't make you cry and doubt every move you make. Get some therapy, believe in yourself, and soar.

1. A happy, healthy kiddo 2. My nutty family and friends 3. That the final patho came back showing all margins are clear after my sister had a malignant tumor removed 4. That I have a roof over my head, food in my fridge, and clothes on my back (and front) 5. That I have good health 6. That I can recognize that I am loved, and that I return love 7. A working HVAC system 8. Jamocha Almond Fudge ice cream

That working my last 5 shifts before going to a new job makes me walk slumped over while singing funeral dirges. I don't wanna go innnnn!! Damn being responsible and fulfilling your obligations can suck sometimes. This too shall pass.

On the floor where I currently work, I work 3 in a row. But they aren't "set" days. I may work Thurs, Fri, Sat one week; Wed, Thurs, Fri the next week; Mon, Tues, Wed, the following week; and Sun, Mon, Tues after that; or any variation therein. The only thing I always knew was that I would work Thurs, Fri, Sat every 4th week. It made it hard to have a life and take care of a family on the weeks where I only had 1 or 2 days between 3 shifts. For the past 8 months, all I wanted to do was sleep on my days off. The Assistant manager always tried to make sure we got a stretch of 6-8 days off in a row sometime during the month, but by that time rolled around I could have been an extra on The Walking Dead. I apparently am not one who thrives on nights.

OP, did you have an offer for a job lined up prior to graduation? That is one of the only scenarios in which I could see a claim for lost wages being made. If you had an offer contingent upon getting your temporary license from the BON, that is a more solid way of estimating any damages you may have incurred. If there was no offer in writing, you may not have any proof of lost wages. Reputable lawyers might be reluctant to proceed without something tangible. If you have no firm job offer in hand any legal remedy is iffy. I get righteous indignation, I really do; but without proof of actual damage, going to a lawyer or news outlet is not likely to get you any redress.

Congrats! That's great. I was recently offered a position in the OR, and I am due to begin training in a couple of weeks. I would suggest doing some research on the facility and following the advice mentioned by jadelpn. Also, read some of the threads about being an OR nurse. Come up with a list of questions to show that you are truly interested in OR nursing. Managers generally don't want to invest in a candidate who is not invested in the unit. Breathe and try to relax as much as you can (I know it's easier said than done). A question you may be asked is, "Why do you want to work in the OR?" Think about this and have a good response at the ready. I also contacted the manager and director a few days after the interview to thank them for the interview and their willingness to answer my questions. I also stated that I looked forward to hearing from them soon. 2 days later, I got the offer. Good luck and keep us posted!!

Instead of getting your knickers in a twist over something that has been rectified, look at this as a big opportunity. When interviewing and faced with the "Tell me about a time you faced a difficult situation" statement, you can use this example--if you were playing it smart during this time. e.g."Due to an error with administration, my grades were incorrectly posted and my graduation date was delayed. During this time, I showed tenacity by staying in contact with the administration to get the situation corrected. I also used the time to study, make a game plan, forge contacts and associations to better position myself in my role as a member of the healthcare profession." lemons/lemonade... Yes it was infuriating, yes it was a hassle and yes it sucks you were in limbo almost 3 months, but you are going to run into adversity throughout your time on Earth. Learn and mature from it. Best wishes.