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Please... take this advice... go straight to ICU. Just don't be scared about stupid stuff that some new grads are scared/nervous about (like priming IV tubing). Practice, read, learn, study do whatever it takes. Bust your bottom breathing in ICU material that first year or however long it takes for you to start being confident and competent, and make it happen. Thats what I plan on doing except I have ...almost 2 years experience. My only regret is that I didn't do this coming out of school. Some days I wish I had gone back to school, graduate and then start in ICU (yes I would subject myself to nursing school all over again bc some days the overwhelming feeling of it all is way too much). I didn't have a chance to get into ICU out of school. Idc what anyone says, the experience you're going to get on the floor is not enough to substitute the quality and amount of training you need for the ICU. THAT is what you really need, a lengthy, quality orientation in a supportive organization with resources and preceptors with a teaching heart. Otherwise they can cheat you out of a proper orientation bc "you have some experience" and put you out on your own after only 8 weeks of floor training...

Wow, what would you do for extra $? Just curious.

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While I believe your managers response was unprofessional to say the least, a bit exaggerated and maybe stems from disappointment more than anything else, I've been in a similar situation. I've gotten to the "other side" (new job) and realized everything that was being said was true, understood the differences and appreciated the perspective then realized it was just way - to - much. But that's my story. You have to write yours. I think CVICU has a lot to offer to someone who hasn't been. Of course it does! You're learning a different area of critical care. You're expanding your knowledge & portfolio! I'm all for a nicer commute too. This decision is a tough one but unless you plan on moving closer to county and switching/cross-training & floating to cvicu at County, then private local has to be something to consider. This is tough but on the bright side, sounds like you're a stellar nurse in high demand! ������������ :) If possible per diem at county while learning cvicu might be the most balanced decision. Do something nice for your manager to show her your appreciation. Make it as sincere as all the effort she put into you. If not today, at some point she will understand.

So perfectly said.

Sigh, really feeling burned out bc of this. REALLY BURNED OUT. I appreciate your efforts though.

Heyyy there! Well, it may be easier to list the good ones since the hospitals with bad conditions are too many. I for one can vouch for Baptist Hospital system. The pay is decent, patient ratios are...sketchy. It really depends on which floor you work on and your manager. It's the classic "well the rule book says this but in reality it's that," sort of thing. Generally speaking, expect 1:6 days 1:6-7 on night shift on a med surg floor. I can't comment on specialties. Memorial Hospital System, well... doesn't pay well and the ratios range from 1:5-6(med-surg/tele patients) 1:4-5 stepdown. Many people are here for the price value of the benefits. It gets really tough because of the demands required by everyone and the hospital system. Of course, FL is not a heavily unionized state, so don't expect much from requests for change , etc. Those are my 0.02, anyone else care to chime in?

What is it that CRNA's like about their job so much? I don't know because I'm not even in ICU yet so I'm not sure what I would be exposed to but I do know certain things about myself and am wondering what would suit me best. So what is it about CRNA work that people love the most?

I love that you are making your life fit your dreams by having the opportunity to work in a different setting and continue with your passion. You ought to experience that satisfaction. Good for you and good luck. Be blessed.

Nailed it. I used to love bedside nursing, I used to be able to give TLC...worked in oncology 10 years and never comforted family while staying dry-eyed myself. Now that we are married to computers patient perception is they are secondary to documentation and they are correct. Of course we always documented but there was a time when one could spend time with patient since we didn't document in 'real time'. That and we have become such an entitled society we have scores based upon getting family their trays, " can i get you anything? Food, happy marriage, a dime bag, fulfilled life. I have the time!" Scripting, CMS reimbursement based upon. ' customer satisfaction, Studer etc...have created a perfect storm of making bedside nursing hell. - THIS. YES.

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...Literally applied for 518+ (that's when I stopped counting) across the country in the span of 8 months. I was a new grad then (last year) and landed my first position in March of this year. Back at it now for a per diem position with 4 months of experience =). Some aspects of nursing feels like such a TASK, job hunting is one of those. Good luck!

I landed my first RN job in Jan. and I wanted to know your opinion on how to apply for a per diem position with just 4-5 months experience on my belt. I feel like I'm getting the jist of nursing and could take on a shift on a med-surg floor or something similar but would ideally like to get exposure to a different although, I understand specialty training is a bit more involved. Let me know your thoughts. Thank you all.

As many have mentioned on all nurses before, WGU?