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I've just began a new job, first after getting licensed at an GI ambulatory surgery center. im just at my first week and need advice on how to be more prepared for the patients that come in with more comorbidities than the average Htn, cholesterol so that I can connect the dots quicker and provide the correct information to the MD if the procedure must be cancelled. Also I don't want to rush my pt during the interview but what is the best way to redirect the conversation back to the questions that I need to be answered. I don't like to interrupt bc it might uncover more info that may be pertinent to anesthesia or procedure. Any recommendations ? Tia

I am a new grad as well and was looking to start in a med/surg hospital setting as well! It was very difficult bc of my lack of experience. I finally got a call back and offer from an Ambulatory GI surgery center. I'm still on probation and training but till now I can say that I am learning quite a bit. There is a great deal of nursing critical thinking and assessment skills involved. Patient education is huge as well. Preop and postop assessment. Also it's accredited and I get to learn more about Joint commission standards. It is still very busy and many procedures scheduled with many different doctors but minus the chaos of a hospital setting. they have similar surgery centers for eye surgery. Try to locate ambulatory clinics in your area and they might be willing to train from the start. Good luck

Thank you for your advice ... Will definitely put it to use

Hello allnurses, I am a recent graduate, sat for my boards and with G-d's help passed on the first attempt. I have been eagerly looking for a position in an ED/ICU setting. I am also 12 weeks pregnant. I am somewhat confused, not sure how employers will react to the status if I come forth with the information on a job interview. anyone have any personal experience looking for a job while pregnant... How should I bring up the information because I am not quite yet showing? My fear is that I wont get any call backs or interviews if they find out not wanting to invest time in someone who will be requesting maternity leave. Also does anyone have any experience working as a nurse and pregnant? what is the best nursing setting now? Thank you very much for taking time out to reply...