First off, I would like to state that I know I am extremely blessed to have landed a job in an acute care hospital very close to graduation. I know there are many new grads that look for jobs for months before they find something. With that being sai...
RN2012Newbie replied to mchssrn8813's topic in New Nurse
If you chose to stay, you could always talk to your current NM and see if she can offer you a full-time position seeing how other places are now interested in offering you a position. Might be a push for them to hurry up and give you a FT position.
RN2012Newbie replied to mchssrn8813's topic in New Nurse
If you are happy where you are and there is nothing that makes you want the other hospital, other than previously having it as a first choice, then I would stay. If the benefits, pay, and environment is similar. Worst thing would be to give up your c...
RN2012Newbie replied to MILOBRI's topic in Career Support
Congrats on both job offers! Both units will provide you with great experience, so it's just based on your preference. In the ER you'll see a lot of different patients/diagnoses and practice lots of skills. In the ICU you'll learn to care for the sic...
RN2012Newbie replied to PA_RN87's topic in New Nurse
I had 6 weeks of orientation on days on a busy cardiac step-down unit. I dont think I would have ever felt completely "ready" to be on my own 6 weeks or even 12 weeks in. As long as they expect and allow you to ask lots of questions once you're on yo...
RN2012Newbie replied to flowerchild89's topic in New Nurse
Flowerchild89- I've never experienced this situation before since I'm almost at a year mark at my first RN position but I wanted to respond. If I was in this position I would def. look to transfer within the same hospital. If you like the hospital, t...
I've been working 12hr night shifts, but because we are now over-staffed my manager wants me to pick up some day shifts within my schedule. Has anyone done this? Working days and nights within the same week. I will have a few days off in between to a...
RN2012Newbie replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in New Nurse
Hi nsgstu! I am the original poster of this thread. I just wanted to share with you that it DOES get better and easier. I am not quite at my 6 months mark from being hired and have been on my own maybe 4 or a little over 4 months. However, my anxiety...
RN2012Newbie replied to shelbs3's topic in New Nurse
No real advice from me except to try and keep yourself busy when not at work. Im replying to let you know you are not alone and that I have the exact same anxiety. My anxiety actually was probably much worse when I started compared to what you are de...
I am a new grad and have been working on my own for a few months now. There is one specific nurse that has been knocking my confidence so far down that I have gone home crying. During report she questions EVERYTHING i say. When i tell he exactly what...
RN2012Newbie replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in New Nurse
Thank you all for your replies. It comforts me to know that this has happened to other RNs (not that I would wish this on anyone of course). I will do my very best to not take it personal when I give her report. I guess I just needed to hear that I'm...
RN2012Newbie replied to Nrsasrus's topic in New Nurse
Like what was said in the previous replies, im confused with the order of interventions. After finding them unresponsive but breathing, a pulse should have been taken... With compressions following right away if no pulse was felt. What was the outcom...
RN2012Newbie replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in New Nurse
Thank you all for your posts.I guess I just need to learn to make myself not get upset when she drills me at report. All I can do is tell her what I was told in report, info from shift, and what I read in the doc notes. If she doesnt like my report l...
RN2012Newbie replied to ixchel's topic in Disabilities
Try clinics or school nursing. These can be less harsh on your body but a job where you can still utilize the RN license and skills you worked so hard for. A classmate of mine went in to work at a women's clinic and really enjoys it! Best of luck! Nu...
RN2012Newbie replied to LaceyRN12's topic in New Nurse
You are not alone. I've been on my own for a little while now as a new grad and I still get very anxious before shifts. I get nauseous, have an upset stomach, and sometimes it can be so bad that I want to cry. You may have read a post I made recently...
RN2012Newbie replied to RN2012Newbie's topic in New Nurse
Thank you all for posting and sharing your experience and advice. Im still having the anxiety before shifts and its still very frustrating. The shifts themselves are getting better... & I can see how much ive already progressed as a 4week-indepen...
RN2012Newbie replied to Candyn's topic in New Nurse
Candyn- K/mag imbalances are an easy fix that can cause arrythmias like pvc's, pac's, runs of vtach etc... We watch and replace them very closely on my unit!
RN2012Newbie replied to *4!#6's topic in New Nurse
I feel the exact same way, you are not alone. I've had 3 weeks on my own and I still get soooo anxious before my work week begins. Everyone I've talked to says its normal, but im hoping it passes soon because I feel overwhelmed and miserable before g...
RN2012Newbie replied to Candyn's topic in New Nurse
Every unit should have a protocol for rhythm changes. When my patient changes rhythm to afib i'd do the following: 1. Check the patient to see if they are tolerating the rhythm or if they are symptomatic - loc, dizzy, lightheaded? -Stable BP? 2. Typi...