Kmrn609

First of all, congrats! It is VERY hard to even get an interview!! I was literally just in the EXACT same position as you, including the time in case management home care. And i start my new SICU job in June! why are you afraid to say it is your dream job? Nurse managers want to know you are committed...they are putting a lot of time and resources into training you. I was very upfront that this was my dream job, and that I was committed to making it a career. Don't be afraid to say what you want!!! Good luck, just be yourself, and you will do great. Most of all, be humble. Acknowledge that you have a lot to learn, but make sure you highlight your strengths too, like the awesome assessment skills you've gained in home health. Good luck!!

Hi! I'm also a new grad as of December 2012, passed board in January. I am currently working as a home health RN, and recently moved from per visit to full time case management. When I took the job initially, I was taking part in a 6 month new graduate residency program that doesn't formally finish until August. I am still often overwhelmed when I have a soc and lots of revisits, or multiple OASIS visits in one day, but it is getting a lot easier and I am getting a lot of oasis training. It sounds like you will also get some good training. My company uses computers and most nurses chart at home, however. And I can say that for me, at least starting out, I'm never done charting by 3. I'm lucky if I'm done by 6, but that is also getting better as I get more efficient during all types of visits. I absolutely love home health , and the paperwork is not fun, but if you let it get the best of you, you will hate your job. Just take it for what it is, do your best, and ask LOTS of questions!