caseyuptonurse

caseyuptonurse

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  1. Interview nerves...

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I'm a newer grad with a little over six months of experience and I have three interviews lined up in the next two weeks. Surprisingly enough I have never had issues getting interviews, it's always...

  2. 9 Months a New Grad, Still No Job...

    caseyuptonurse replied to itsmejessie's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get why your preceptorship nullifies you from getting a job in another specialty... I don't think jobs would turn you down because you precepted in the NICU for school but are now applying to...

  3. Lehigh Valley Health Network- Nurse Residency 2015

    caseyuptonurse replied to Nurse_2015's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I would ask them about NICU before even wasting your time with the first flight. I went in looking for pediatrics or NICU last summer. I also would have liked ICU or even med surg if they other two...

  4. Feeling a bit down

    caseyuptonurse replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't sweat it. I straight cath patients every shift and I still end up going into the lady parts sometimes. It takes practice. The female anatomy looks different on every female down there. Some...

  5. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    caseyuptonurse replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I may be taking this post too personal, but I disagree with you on this. I am one of those young new grads at only 22. I believe I can handle situations with the maturity as someone older than me with...

  6. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    caseyuptonurse replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 2014. Passed boards July 2014. Offered a job first day after passing boards. Applied to about 30 positions before boards, and two after passing boards. Also had 5 interviews (I...

  7. Weighing 2 very different job offers

    caseyuptonurse replied to newenglandrn44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's what I've seen in my experiences as a new grad. I work in a pediatric subacute LTC per diem, I worked there as an aide for three years as well. I also work for an acute rehab unit. Out of the...

  8. How does anyone do double shifts? I'm tired after 40 hours

    caseyuptonurse replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find myself exhausted after my 3 12s. I also have a per diem job that I try to pick up a shift a week from. Honestly, I've always worked a ton of overtime but now that I'm a nurse I find it a lot...

  9. Tell me about your first RN job

    caseyuptonurse replied to Arizonachic's topic in Nursing Career

    Acute rehab for spinal cord injury. I've been there for half a year and LOVE it. I love the patients and learning about the spine. I love seeing the patients get better and being able to go home with...

  10. night shift nurse

    caseyuptonurse replied to Coley1218's topic in Nursing Career

    I think everyones method is a little bit different. I started nights 3 months ago and had no problems transitioning, but that's not the case for everybody. I have my blinds shut in my room. Some...

  11. Is this considered acute experience?

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thank you for clarifying! I find relief that they don't consider it as LTC because I honestly do feel as though I am working on a med-surg floor at times. It seems like the quicker the hospitals want...

  12. PA new grad pay

    caseyuptonurse replied to kelseykelsey4's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I work outside of Philadelphia and make 24.00 but with shift diff I make 25.50. I found in this particular area it's a little bit above the other near hospitals but in Philadelphia they tend to pay...

  13. G/J tube vs 12 hour shifts?

    caseyuptonurse replied to chanie911's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Did you have clinical during your last few weeks to try anything out? To keep the J/G tube in place I found this neat contraption online that would make you feel better about it not getting bumped...

  14. How many CNAs do you have on your floor?

    caseyuptonurse replied to crx971's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As stated previously, you do learn to "wipe butts with your BSN" in nursing 101. And as another has stated if you are so upset about this maybe you should switch to something off the floor such as...

  15. Difficulty finding a job as a new graduate RN in Philadelphia area

    caseyuptonurse replied to ShanR's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried for locations that require you to drive outside of the city? The suburbs and further locations seem to be slightly easier to find jobs. I don't know how much you are willing to travel...

  16. Too FAT to be a nurse?

    caseyuptonurse replied to Prtar1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am about 50 pounds over weight and just finished school in the last year. I've been overweight my whole life so I think that's why I don't let it bother me as much. But at the same time I don't find...

  17. Did You Go Into Nursing For One Specialty?

    caseyuptonurse replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I had my heart set on becoming a CRNA before I started nursing school. Now I don't know why I ever wanted to do that, maybe it was for the money. Haha. But nursing is great because you have so many...

  18. Keeping Old Report Sheets

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm sorry if there is a topic like this already, I couldn't find one anywhere... But my question is this: Does anyone keep their report sheets? (I guess more so for legal reasons than anything else) I...

  19. Aspiring NICU nurse, will I get there?

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A little background, I'm a new grad as of May and I've been working the past three months in an acute rehab hospital. When I say acute, I really mean acute. I feel like I'm on a med surg floor most...

  20. New Grads-how long for first job

    caseyuptonurse replied to arijay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I landed a job the day after I passed NCLEX. Not in the specialty I wanted but I love my job, and I'm going to aim more towards the specialty I want within the next year or so... Most people I...

  21. Keeping Old Report Sheets

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I do see the risks of keeping them at home now. I don't know why I didn't really think of HIPPA before with this... I guess since it was recommended by a professor to keep them I just never really...

  22. Keeping Old Report Sheets

    caseyuptonurse replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Okay thank you for the advice. I will shred them now. Fixes the problem of the clutter. No one at work knows and I've only asked on here, I just was wondering since I had a clinical instructor tell me...

  23. Starting two jobs at the same time? Doable?

    caseyuptonurse replied to 123_'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is definitely doable. I worked as an aide for a subacute LTC while I was in school... They asked me if I would accept a position before I even graduated. They offered per diem and I couldn't say no...

  24. How to time manage better?

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just finished my first week on my own. I honestly think I did pretty well. My first night on my own was a complete train wreck but I guess I got the worst out of the way. I had a patient severely...

  25. Feeling frustrated with my hiring process...

    caseyuptonurse posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So, I accepted a job offer in a large hospital on their ICU. I signed my offer after receiving it (I'm a new grad so I took the offer the second I knew I had one). I completed all my background checks...