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  1. NP replacing RNs in ER?

    theradiantforce replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    This. Most of the nurses I know pursuing or practicing as NP's would vehemently refuse to do "it all". Anyway, I doubt this would work because burn out would likely happen in about 6 months in a busy...

  2. To tell or not to tell!

    theradiantforce replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think sometime nursing school makes us SO aware of every little thing we do that once we actually hit the real world it's like Waaaahhhh?!!!! These examples are in fact, poor practice.....BUT........

  3. This can't be safe at all

    theradiantforce posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started my very first job. It is at a rehab center, and basically is a mini hospital. They say the patients are "stable" but, a lot of them are not and it seems like they really need to be on a step...

  4. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    theradiantforce replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Oh my, you sound pretty miserable. I do have to wonder how you made it through nursing school without realizing 1) Nursing may not be for you, or 2) You don't like doing a certain types of nursing....

  5. Embracing Night Shift

    theradiantforce replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Have worked nights for most of my adult career and LOVE it! When I work days it is overwhelming how full the hospital is. Plus there are far too many indians competing for chief so, the atmosphere is...

  6. This can't be safe at all

    theradiantforce replied to theradiantforce's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have decided to take the NICU job! I've started doing my shadow and have been researching like crazy trying to prepare. I start my floor orientation next week and I am so excited/nervous. I'm just...

  7. I just accepted my dream position

    theradiantforce replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I will be working the PM shift (3-11p). Do they start your orientation in a classroom setting or do you just go directly to the

  8. best job search engine for RN jobs?

    theradiantforce replied to shelbs3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Indeed.com has gotten me several interviews and offers from all of them. It's legit. And if you don't want to post your resume, just apply to the jobs you're interested

  9. I just accepted my dream position

    theradiantforce replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations on your new job! I will be starting in a Level 3 NICU in a few weeks and I can't wait. I've noticed the new grad support thread but, it seems like it's been abandoned now. Wondering if...

  10. Should I say in my hospital applications that I work at a SNF?

    theradiantforce replied to CuriousAnya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why would any hospital look down on a SNF? You were working there as a nurse, and I'm sure you had your fair share of patients with varying medical diagnosis so, why not add it to your resume? The...

  11. NICU with no experience

    theradiantforce replied to iHeartPeds4ever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Where do you live? I'm in Chicago and there are quite a few hospitals here who hire new grads. In fact, most seem to PREFER us! Mostly because they don't have to ¨unteach¨ us. I just accepted a...

  12. This can't be safe at all

    theradiantforce replied to theradiantforce's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is exactly my issue! The rehab patients seems much more acute than stable to me and there are certain issues that are scary for a new grad. At a hospital there are resources like a crash team,...

  13. Where are new grads getting hired?

    theradiantforce replied to AKagan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would try other options besides hospitals before picking up to move. I applied EVERYWHERE in the greater Chicagoland area, I mean as far as Kankakee. And seriously was up for driving two hours to...

  14. This can't be safe at all

    theradiantforce replied to theradiantforce's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the advice. I will likely stick with it until I start the NICU job. Honestly, I really like the patients and the place overall. I'm just overwhelmed with how much I'm expected to take in...

  15. Is it bad that I have no interest in working on Med/Surg floor?

    theradiantforce replied to spearsfm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    seconddegreebsn hit the nail on the head! I too had zero interest in med surg, and really didn't apply for any med surg positions because I knew it would just be a "filler job" for me. Just something...

  16. This can't be safe at all

    theradiantforce replied to theradiantforce's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for your advice! I think I will speak with the manager and let her know my concerns. I just don't want to viewed like I'm whining or being difficult because I do voice my concerns. Like I said,...

  17. Bridge program for ADN to BSN?

    theradiantforce replied to Tricia0816's topic in General Students

    There are soooo many programs out there. Don't fret. I have my ADN and now I am in an RN-BSN program. It was much more economical for me to do it this way. Lots of nurses are getting their BSN's now...

  18. NCLEX- how many attempts is too many?

    theradiantforce replied to dinah77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also think three times and you're out is a good idea. There should be serious remediation at two attempts. When I see posts about people failing 5+ times, I always think, "really?!" Regardless of...

  19. What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    theradiantforce replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I have thought about this, but it just seems like so much work! However, I am the person that will keep a rogue coworker in friend request limbo. (I never accept or decline them) I justify this by...

  20. Huge over supply of nurses

    theradiantforce replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like the states with the highest nurse oversupply are states that have a LOT of colleges and universities (like mine, ILLINOIS) and are pumping out eager new grad RN's by the thousands each...

  21. Displaying credentials

    theradiantforce replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I get the idea that people work hard for their degrees and want to display it. Some people see it as some sort of validation, some are just really proud of themselves. I say to each his own but, on...

  22. What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    theradiantforce replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely NOT a good idea. I do not have my picture as a profile and don't allow my coworkers to follow me on Facebook. The #1 reason: People tend to "share" with others. And I don't even think it...

  23. Paying it forward

    theradiantforce posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all! I'm a not so recent new grad and I realize that there is a large amount of grief that nursing students go through. Honestly, I am SO glad it's over for me, at least the scary NCLEX part!...

  24. School still not regionally accredited-Fortis College

    theradiantforce replied to Nightlife's topic in General Students

    My two cents....Dr. Anders got some 'splainin to do! Basically, attending an accredited program is pretty important for multiple reasons. For the record, this opinion is based on the state of...

  25. How many jobs have you applied to?

    theradiantforce replied to middleagednurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow! I have seen some other nurses post that they walked up to managers and got hired. Kudos to your moxie. Unfortunately, in a city like Chicago, walking onto any hospital unit is near impossible and...