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  1. Same boat here. Just got an interview for my dream position. Yet not sure how to break it to my current manager since they are also notorious for blocking people in. I would hate to see this dream...
  2. How to deal with angry doctors

    Ugh nothing more dreadful then calling the doctors..like my scenario.."Hey Dr. Your patient is going septic. These are the latest labs..I need to start antibiotics..A, B..can I confirm this?"...
  3. Training to look impressionable for ED?

    Long story short. I am a 5month new nurse working on a sub acute floor. I have this real big passion to work in our ED even before nursing and without blowing my cover I have had many experiences...
  4. Contacting another manager?

    Thanks! Usually around here it's notify manager if you apply for transfer although I havent. I just was wanting questions about the unit. I plan on following what you said though.
  5. So I have mentioned here how interested I am in another unit with 6months on now. The unit I want to transfer to has a year or more requirement yet they have several unfilled spots. It itches me to...
  6. Training to look impressionable for ED?

    Thanks utadahikaru! I realized I won't go overboard maybe a couple basic certs and you are right the energized attitude when interview time comes or if it
  7. new nurse. STRESSED PLEASE HELP

    Weirdly I am in a similar place. It'll be 6 months for me and even though I am enjoying nursing. My unit is draining me. I have an educator on my unit that is not willing to listen to those who want...
  8. Training to look impressionable for ED?

    Hey ESME12! I did read into that and seen how hard the courses can be and they usually recommend 2yrs ER beforehand. Between signing up for what I can. I am taking the extra in reading anything I can...
  9. Training to look impressionable for ED?

    You are an angel! Thank you that is what I was looking for! You guys rock! I will definitely get in
  10. Training to look impressionable for ED?

    I've looked actually and unfortunately no but I keep looking! Seems like people want a year in or they like their transfers too. So I am just trying to take advantage of being certified and whatever...
  11. Training to look impressionable for ED?

    Oops! Sorry for that error. I wrote it in a sleepy state of mind! Thanks for replying you are my idol haha! I would try but that floor is extremely hard to get on. We can receive telemetry patients...
  12. So I am gaining some good experience in my new months as a nurse in a sub-acute floor and even get to float to more acute areas sometimes. However I see a high turnover rate on my floor and without...
  13. Embarrassing/Clumsy Moments!

    I can keep going with these. Always involving Poo! Once I was really wanting to keep track of this patient's output. So the Aide was in there with me to help clean her up because she thought she had a...
  14. Embarrassing/Clumsy Moments!

    I was assisting with an overly obese patient off the commode. When I went to wipe her rear end. I noticed her stool was stuck. It felt hard and clumpy and so I told her I was gonna help pull it out....
  15. Hey! I'm in a similar boat. Another new nurse and I wonder if were in the right area. We've had some rough people and it is getting overwhelming. I do get sick a day before my shift and anxious...
  16. So I'm about a month in my brand new job of nursing and for the first few weeks. I had an amazing preceptor and felt ready to take on anything. However this past week has been rough. I got a new...
  17. New career... New nurse... Terrified...

    Funny I'm in the same boat maybe not age but i'm a second career nurse. Anyways I just started my first week at my new RN job and I'am scared out of my mind. Like you I was the C student and yet...
  18. So with the prayers, and support of others on top of believing in myself. I found out that I officially passed the NCLEX-RN today. Here's my story of how it happened. So I graduated from my BSN...
  19. Your post helped me lighten up a bit. Like you I was hired on the floor I interned on and I start it next week. I'm in full panic and wondering "Ok do I still know how to do a BP it's been 2 months."...
  20. Officially Passed..My NCLEX Story/Tips

    Thanks
  21. Leave a job I enjoy for a chance at the VA?

    From what you sound like when you're saying a unit that does not interest you. Listen to yourself. Everyone can be a judge of what choices you can make but ultimately it is up to you. Do what makes...
  22. Officially Passed..My NCLEX Story/Tips

    Aww you're welcome!! Best of luck to
  23. Nursing Job Interview Stories

    My interview.....Consisted of basic skill questions and it was about 45 min long. I had the hugest sweat marks on a colored top that showed how dark and large these pit stains were. I also noticed...
  24. Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    So...Drama like "HawthoRNe" with Jada Pickett Smith in it. I liked it but it was a quick few seasons, all nurses! Then of course comedy "Scrubs" don't think I've been through them all on Netflix. Of...
  25. Grades and jobs

    Hello! Just graduated ...passed nclex...and will be starting my job soon. Here is my two cents. I was not an above average student in fact I was happy with a C since sometimes I worked fulltime and...