Elizabeth1414 replied to Elizabeth1414's topic in General Nursing
Yeah that’s what I was thinking too, stay for the year then apply to transfer when the next emerge position comes up. I honestly think I just feel bad because our units so short and I know my...
I started my career in pediatrics and was cross-trained (got floated to and picked up sometimes) on NICU I loved my job and stayed there for almost three years but then moved to a small town. The...
Elizabeth1414 replied to umichnurse2019's topic in Psychiatric
My suggestion would be to look up eating disorder inpatient programs in your area and contact them directly? Ask if they're hiring, what sort of experience they look for in the nurses that they hire....
Hi! Im a new grad nurse in paeds (in my interview they asked me what my top choices were and I said I didn't have my heart set on anything and was just looking for good experience, and they put me in...
disagree so much. If you're schooling is paid for and won't be putting a strain on your finances, then what's his issue? He sounds controlling. I don't know the situation, but you partner should be...
Elizabeth1414 replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing
Public health. I'm doing a placement in a health unit right now and the nurse that is my preceptor literally works 830-430 mon-fri doing immunization clinics and follow ups for reportable diseases....
Elizabeth1414 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing
I had a prof who told me that if you don't know how to answer a patients question, just flip it back on them. "Am I dying?" "Do you believe that you're dying?" That way it just opens it up for the...
You must have gone into nursing school for a reason? What area of nursing were you interested in when you were doing all of that upgrading? Honestly, nursing school (esp the first bit) is pretty...
I think its strange that in the US you can apply for the NP program right out of nursing school. Nursing is a lot of learning on the job. A new grad nurse is hardly competent?? In Canada you need a...
Elizabeth1414 replied to Texasstudent0's topic in General Students
Hi, i'm in my last semester of nursing school, and your post resonated with me a lot. I understand the disappointment when you're so excited for your first day of clinical and you end up making beds...
Elizabeth1414 replied to Elizabeth1414's topic in General Nursing
This seems fair. I live in a smaller northern city with only one acute-care hospital. I know they hire nurses before they have completed their NCLEX. Would it be reasonable/appropriate to contact...
Elizabeth1414 replied to fitfabfunnurse2b's topic in General Nursing
I think it is very dependent on the place you are working and what those nurses have to deal with. I have done clinical placements in many areas, and areas where nurses are more overworked, and their...
Hello again! To everybody still waiting, best of luck! To everyone who has received an acceptance, congrats! I got into Lakehead's compressed program today, and will definitely be going, as its the...