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  1. New grads in specialties without the basics

    gemmi999 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am a NG, literally in my first week of work at an ED. I'm nervous about some of the skills--such as IV. I was taught them in school and able to do a few in clinicals, but I literally mean a few...

  2. RN Starbucks side job?

    gemmi999 replied to borninaugust30's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy tutoring all the nursing pre-reqs. I really love microbiology and helping other people understand it! It makes me happy. So I am definitely going to keep tutoring during my days off. Plus,...

  3. First Job. Nervous.

    gemmi999 posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm really nervous! I just got my first RN job and it starts in 10 days! It's at a rural hospital ER. They are going to provide me with 2 to 3 months of preceptorship but now I'm all worried that it...

  4. First Job. Nervous.

    gemmi999 replied to gemmi999's topic in Emergency

    No, it's not an official new grad program. They're going to precept and train me on the

  5. Medication aide on Psych Floor

    gemmi999 replied to nvnikkid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work with behavioral health patients quite a bit. First, look to see if your agency offers any training such as CPI. It's basic training for what to do to protect yourself if a patient is combative...

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

    gemmi999 replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    California. Graduated May 2015 Passed NCLEX End of May 2015 I started applying to jobs once I had my license. I looked for small, rural hospitals in towns that have low cost of living. Within three...

  7. Anyone Worked At ECRMC El Centro Regional Medical Center?

    gemmi999 replied to SDBella82's topic in California Nursing

    Did you end up getting a job at ECRMC? I just applied there as a new grad and am curious to hear what it's

  8. That First Job

    gemmi999 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I need advice regarding what I should do for my first RN job. Here is my background: - I just got my BSN at the beginning of May - I am licensed as of two weeks ago - I have been working in a major...

  9. That First Job

    gemmi999 replied to gemmi999's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your insight. I am not trying to insult SNF nurses, I'm just not sure how all of this works. In nursing school it's ALL about the hospital jobs; nothing else is really covered (at least at...

  10. Struggling with Micro and Statistics: Do I have a chance at being a nurse?

    gemmi999 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Definitely check to see if your school offers peer tutoring. I worked as a peer tutor as I took my prerequisites, because my school offered it free of charge. If your school doesn't offer tutoring,...

  11. Transitioning from acute rehab RN into another field? (Mom/baby, psych, etc.)

    gemmi999 replied to x28y31's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in the exact opposite position--I'm a new graduate who just got an offer at a sub-acute rehab facility and I'm wondering if I should take it. I feel like it would help with my nursing skills, as...