EKRN2014

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  1. Reconsidering Nursing

    EKRN2014 replied to mestiza98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't underestimate yourself! Not everyone can "make a patient feel happy and comforted." That comes from truly caring about them, which not every nurse does (unfortunately). About the critical...

  2. Interview HELP!

    EKRN2014 replied to Calitokyicurn717's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, I can't give you any specific advice about the hospital you're interviewing at, but one of the things that helped me was this YouTube video (assuming you're a new grad): At first, I thought her...

  3. Quitting tomorrow, in panic

    EKRN2014 replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Angelica- It's too bad that your first nursing job has gone this way. I'm not sure of specifics but wish you the best. Even being fired from your first job, will not ruin your future. A "do not...

  4. My 10 tips for a new RN or PCT

    EKRN2014 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This may be satire, and unfortunately some of your statements may ring a lot of truth for some unfortunate new grads. However, there ARE more positive, supportive nursing jobs out there. Sometimes,...

  5. Please help....

    EKRN2014 replied to Kat091177's topic in Nursing Career

    If this were my decision, I would look at each option closely. You have to ask yourself, how comfortable would you be in corrections? For me, personally, I know working in a prison isn't for me. Is...

  6. Job Application Stress

    EKRN2014 replied to middleagednurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can relate to this! Don't give up though. What helped me was to set a goal for each day (mine was 2 application per day). Also, it made it faster to have all of my information in front of me...

  7. Looking for new RN grad jobs in NYC

    EKRN2014 replied to Judo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Judo- If you want to stay in NY, then focus your job applications on the more rural hospitals. I never had luck with the Albany hospitals, for example, even though other people say they do get back to...

  8. Good grades, substandard clinical performance

    EKRN2014 replied to KiggyPupPuff's topic in General Students

    I agree with the previous posts. You're being too hard on yourself and dropping out of the program is excessive! Talk to your clinical instructor and see where you can improve. Follow up regularly...

  9. Struggling And Unsure ... Temporarily

    EKRN2014 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in General Students

    I used the "Made Incredibly Easy" books in school and it really made a difference. I HIGHLY recommend them because I found my nursing text to be too dense (when I tried to sit through and read it...

  10. Finally!

    EKRN2014 replied to cassi_future_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! I wish you the best in your residency program. It sounds like it will be a great opportunity and something that you truly

  11. Children's nurse-worried about Maths

    EKRN2014 replied to Nurseofthefuture.x's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't worry about the math. Yes, of course, you need to be able to do dosage calculations, especially for Pediatrics. However, my nursing program included a medical math class and made these...

  12. Looking for new RN grad jobs in NYC

    EKRN2014 replied to Judo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Judo- Unfortunately, NYC is very competitive for new grads. There are many, many nursing schools and this creates a surplus of new grads for the amount of jobs that are open to accepting a new...

  13. how to get past new grad stereotype

    EKRN2014 replied to slhRN2014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think the only real way is to actually get experience ...I'm a new grad and it is tough. However, your tone of voice and how you phrase things in the interview really does make a difference. Try to...

  14. References advice, non nursing background

    EKRN2014 replied to ArrowRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would list your preceptor as a reference (that can actually be a great reference!). Also, you can use clinical instructors. I listed two of my clinical instructors who can speak positively about me...

  15. Any advice is appreciated

    EKRN2014 replied to searchingNYRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would say yes it's worth going forward in terms of getting your BSN. You could also move forward with your BSN and get a job though too. I live in New York State too. For those of us with less than...

  16. Coworkers tell me to get out while I can

    EKRN2014 replied to Nonetheless's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are unfortunately a lot of negative people out there. All that matters is what you think. I'm like you and have trouble tuning others out, but it is something that is necessary a lot of times....

  17. Help, I still don't have a job!!

    EKRN2014 replied to LizzieB_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all, sorry you're having such a hard time. Me too...it's been an uphill battle. I'm not sure where you are, so some of my advice might not apply to you. Do you have your ASN or BSN? Since...

  18. Newbies Who Want to Pay ZERO Dues Schedule-Wise

    EKRN2014 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, that is very unappreciative of any new grad/new employee to complain about having to work nights. I'm a new grad and I would be happy to just have a job! That being said, I think I actually...

  19. Unnerving, reminder

    EKRN2014 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the post...yes, this is very important! This is something that I already knew (my first semester clinical instructor taught us to always assume that the patient can hear and understand us,...

  20. Just a few things to remember..

    EKRN2014 replied to nurselou04's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thanks for your post. Very

  21. Should I take the Nurse position?

    EKRN2014 replied to RN_Incredible's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I say take it! RN jobs as a new grad are difficult to come by and this is what you want. Follow your heart. I think in this job market, you can't afford to pass up this opportunity. Besides, if you...

  22. Bedside not for me. Any success stories doing something else?

    EKRN2014 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How about a nursing position in a non-profit agency (outreach-type program), developmentally disabled individuals or community health clinics? These are rewarding non-bedside positions. Non-profits...

  23. MD to RN

    EKRN2014 replied to WendyEvans's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all you are not a failed doctor. It is difficult for foreign-educated doctors to become MDs here and most people are aware of this. My A&P teacher was a MD in her country, couldn't get a...

  24. First full week done!!!

    EKRN2014 replied to trancefamily's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I remember my first week of nursing school. It seems like yesterday, even though I have already started to work. You are very lucky to have a great clinical instructor. I had good ones and...

  25. Advise Please! What to do after getting fired?

    EKRN2014 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone, although this is my first post...I need advise! I was just fired from my first job : ( I know there are various other posts about getting fired from your first job, but I feel that my...