MoshRN

Yes, San Diego is over saturated with new grads. Tougher for ADN's and out of state grads. Yes, it can be done if you are willing to be persistent for that acute care job experience. Definitely apply to VA when they have new grad programs.

Everybody on our unit gets a 2, unless c/s fresh (or mag pt) gets a 3. Funny thing, we will still get a mag pt with 3 other couplets.

Gumby - Did you list this on your new job offer for NICU? You obviously did something very right.

Can try RNInterview Tools on Facebook.

Northern & Southern Cali are over saturated right now. Getting a new grad job is tough. Doable for those who graduated from the area. Still doable for outsiders, BUT it takes a great deal of prep work and a little luck. PM for specific info. I ca...

My advice would be Network, LinkedIn is a big one. Reach out to managers. Solidify your resume and targeted cover letter for each job. Know about ATS and use JobScan to help you easily add those keywords to your resume, cover letter and application. ...

Mistaken entry.

Get your certs ACLS BLS NRP STABLE. CERT LACTATION SPECIALIST so youwill be baby friendy. AWHONN has a conference this month. A few others coming up in Las Vegas. Yes Doula is great non medical side. I will message you.

"...My anal-retentive/OCD/do it right the first time for the love of God self is driving me crazy." Totally me!!!

Agree. I had an amazing Anatomy teacher who went out of her way to help students. I had to take my final in one of her other classes, and I was blown away by the blatant cheating. It was a big class and teacher was doing other things (in the room) bu...

You can do it. Have to figure out what is best for you and how you can take care of your body. Just do not set yourself up for failure when seeking a job. 5 8 hour shifts are a killer for me. 3 12's, not so much. Know that nursing school is hard on t...

New grads forget they are not only up against other new grads, they are also up against stale new grads who are doing everything they can to stand out. Like obtaining TNCC, ACLS, PALS, BLS, EKG, NIH Stroke Scale, IV, NRP, STABLE, EFM, Lactation Consu...

2.9 million RN's in 2012. We should be able to change the world with those numbers!

Must be a hole somewhere.

I learned to only put facts. No curteous, positive team player, fluff stuff. Instead tell them what you did, "Implemented policy change." Think back, I bet you did amazing things you could highlight....rather than repeat everything everybody does in...

Saw this and think it explains situation. "Words of Wisdom from the Nurse: The nursing shortage has always had its ups and downs. About 15 years ago it was realized that there was a huge need for nurses, and for a small amount of school, you could b...

Hoping this tragedy sends a message to the public, things have to change.

In a similar boat!!!

These classes are tough. Maybe withdraw from the class? Talk to a counselor and see what your options are. If you must, buckle down and kick butt from now on. Nursing school only gets tougher as it continues!!!!

Just go in with your eyes open. As the only RN, you will be asked to do things they cannot, plus your regular duties. Best wishes!!

We gave nitro for a pt who had a piece of food stuck in his lower esophagus. Airway and breathing were intact. Weird but worked.

In the same boat.

I am a reentry nurse, completed a refresher course 12/2013, plus a 150 hour Labor and Delivery Internship and just recently completed a Post Graduate Nursing Emergency and Trauma Course that included TNCC, ACLS, PALS, BLS, EKG and IV/BLOOD Certificat...

Yes, I agree with you. I was a member since 2004 and signed off a few years ago. Recently I came back, and it is the same old drama. Very disheartening. Glad to know that I am not alone in my thinking.

You could take TNCC and also study the CEN (I think it is called). TNCC you do not have to have experience, but make sure you take the time to read the book before class. ACLS, PALS would help too if you do not have them.