treefrogprincess

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1. Leaving CVICU advice

   treefrogprincess replied to hannah4832's topic in Critical

   I feel like I wrote this! I can relate to most of what you’re saying except I have 8 years medsurg experience. In the cvicu I feel like a new grad. Some ICU’s would not even consider new grads bc they feel it’s potentially setting up new nurses for f...

2. Advice for a New Grad: MedSurge Oncology or School nurse?

   treefrogprincess replied to RoseAqua's topic in Career Support

   In my opinion the medsurg position would quickly provide you with a base of experience for the start of your career. You may then branch out from there. I believe hospitals may offer better pay as well. If you start off as a school nurse you may be l...

3. Stressing a switch : Med Surg Days to CTICU night

   treefrogprincess posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi everyone! I am a Med Surg Nurse who is working day shift and quite content with my schedule . However, it has been quite some time that I’ve wanted to obtain ICU experience. I decided to finally take the plunge and have landed an interview in the...

4. Medsurg to CVICU

   treefrogprincess replied to 1dwigt's topic in General Nursing

   Any updates on how its going for you?

5. What does an RN in an assisted living facility do?

   treefrogprincess replied to treefrogprincess's topic in General Nursing

   This sounds really scary. As a new nurse, I'm terrified I could make an honest mistake and risk my license.... The ALF is in NYC btw also, I have no other interview opportunities right now, so i figure if they hire me, I should take the chance so I c...

6. What does an RN in an assisted living facility do?

   treefrogprincess posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi guys! I have an interview for an assisted living facility and I am wondering what the role of an RN is there. I am really looking to enter a hospital, but for now this is the first opportunity that comes my way. What should I expect if I am fortun...