bankssarn

bankssarn

Geriatrics, Telemetry, Med-Surg

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  1. Med/Surg/ Telemetry

    bankssarn replied to rmd445's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have worked on both a telemetry unit and a med-surg unit. Honestly, there is a lot of overlap. The types of patients you see are going to depend on the size and location of your hospital, and...

  2. Does this get better? Or can I make a switch now?

    bankssarn replied to firefightnnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Indeed, they do... I'm 5 years in and I'm still waiting for it to get better, OP, out of curiosity, are you working day shift or night shift? Maybe try another shift and see if that's a better fit? In...

  3. I hate my first job

    bankssarn replied to jkel0912's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, this was my experience as a brand new RN. I was working as a QMA in a nursing home, so I continued working there as a RN. I had, on average, 35-40 residents/patients. Most were diabetics and/or...

  4. What to expect on CICU?

    bankssarn posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just accepted a position on a coronary intensive care unit. I'm a fairly new nurse, with two years of RN experience, mostly on telemetry. I'm excited about this new opportunity, but also a little...

  5. What to expect on CICU?

    bankssarn replied to bankssarn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you all for all of your

  6. Applying for work

    bankssarn replied to slivedroslegna's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I worked with a lady who was a nurse in the Phillipines and was only able to work as a med aide here in the states. If she wanted to work as a nurse, she would have to repeat her schooling. I am not...

  7. First job as a new grad!

    bankssarn replied to butterflygirl55's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats, but it's telemetry. :) I got my start on tele as well. Great experience. Good

  8. obviously pregnant and need a job

    bankssarn replied to megan215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got hired on a med-surg floor at 6.5 months along. I was obviously pregnant. However, my employer did not take me back after my maternity leave. Now I'm labeled as a 'job hopper' because I had 3...

  9. New nurse feeling overwhelmed!

    bankssarn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated with my A.S.N. in December of '11. By the time I got my ATT and took my boards, it was late February. I started my first nursing job in long-term care on a skilled unit in March. I've...

  10. I want to be a CVIC nurse.

    bankssarn replied to bankssarn's topic in Cardiac

    Best of luck to you! I received an offer from CICU (totally unexpected) right before the holidays. I'm not sure that I'm going to take it,

  11. I want to be a CVIC nurse.

    bankssarn posted a topic in Cardiac

    When I was in NS, I had a couple of clinicals in the CVICU. I was absolutely amazed and intrigued by the intricacy of it all. I said to myself, "I want to work here someday." Now that I have almost 2...

  12. Question for new grads...

    bankssarn replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in Nursing Career

    Absolutely. I only have my ASN and I had multiple offers right out of school. I've been a RN for about 2 years now, currently work FT in rehab and I have 2 offers that I'm thinking about. I've never...

  13. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    bankssarn replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Location - Northern Indiana Pay rate - 19/hr Area/specialty - Rehab License - RN Degree - ASN Experience - Two years Status - FT Shift - 7a-7p Shift diff - No Manager or supervisor -

  14. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    bankssarn replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    That's wonderful. In my case, I work on a rehab unit where I am primarily alone (no one to relieve me so I can take a break). I can't just leave my patients

  15. Frustrated no ATT yet (FL)

    bankssarn replied to NURSEKI's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated in December 2011 and didn't get my ATT until early February of 2012. I sent in my app before graduation. I think it had a a lot to do with the holidays. Hope you get it

  16. Getting a meal break

    bankssarn replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    No offense, but this seems trivial. You don't want to eat with someone you're assigned a break time with? At least you're getting a break... I have never worked L&D or postpartum, but when I...

  17. How many Christmases have you worked?

    bankssarn replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Every year since I've been in healthcare. I started at age 19; I'm 28 now. It doesn't bother me. I was raised in a Jewish faith. I pick up Christmas if I happen to have it

  18. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    bankssarn replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Being a nurse has caused me to LOSE weight, lol. It's hard to gain weight when you run for 12 hours straight and rarely get to take a

  19. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    bankssarn replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Twelve hours straight. And if you have babies at home and want to continue breastfeeding, you can kiss that dream

  20. Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    bankssarn replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, last Sunday, in fact. Worst part is it wasn't my car. It was my father-in-law's car. I screwed up the suspension, alignment and steering when I hit black ice, then when I got off work I had a...

  21. I want to be a CVIC nurse.

    bankssarn replied to bankssarn's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you! I guess I've got a lot to think about. I've got the rest of my life to be a nurse. I was just getting concerned about my current job, because our census is so incredibly low and they may...

  22. I want to be a CVIC nurse.

    bankssarn replied to bankssarn's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you for your feedback! I want to get some continuing education, but not really sure how to go about it. Any suggestions? Like I said to the previous poster, I worry that my time in LTC will be a...

  23. I want to be a CVIC nurse.

    bankssarn replied to bankssarn's topic in Cardiac

    Well... I've had more than 2 RN jobs, if you want to know the truth. I don't know if the reason for my 'job hopping' is a good one, but I had a high-risk pregnancy that resulted in my inability to...

  24. First week as a nurse, need some advice

    bankssarn replied to PurpleIvy2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first RN job was in LTC as well. I didn't even get any orientation. My first day on the floor, I was given the keys to a med cart (approximately 20 residents per med cart). After my 'orientation',...

  25. Nursing school effect on life?

    bankssarn replied to Moonspellpecado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school is most definitely time consuming. I went full-time, worked 3-4 days a week in a nursing home and had a young child. I didn't have a lot of extra time, but I still had some time to do...