Hello, I wanted to seek the advice of some nurses who are currently NP students or already have obtained their NP degree. I will be graduating from a BSN program in May. I am working on an...
Hello, I am a new grad, currently practicing FNP, with about 4 years of nursing experience with 3 in L&D. My current job involves caring for women and newborns postpartum in an outpatient...
Hi all, I'm just seeking some advice from those more experienced than myself! I have been a RN for about two years, and I am about halfway through a part-time MSN-FNP program, although I have not...
Hi! So, just looking for some advice/reassurance! A little background, I worked in a Level 1 Trauma Center ED for my first year as a new grad. I always knew I was interested in women's health, and...
No problem!! I still feel like a new grad at times and I've been out of school for over a year. Being a new grad is overwhelming in and of itself, but being a new grad in a specialty is even more...
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Hi! I recently switched from the ER to L&D, although I didn't have as much experience as you do (I was a new grad in the ER for a year). I'm sure you would do great! Labor and Delivery reminds me...
Hello! I'm a new nurse, I took a job in a level 1 trauma center out of school and have been there for 9 months. Due to job changes for my husband, we will be moving an hour away, and I've been offered...
Hello! I have a job offer on my hands and just want to get some insight on what others would think/do in this situation. I interviewed about 3 weeks ago on the labor and delivery unit in the city that...
Hello everyone, I'm a new graduate and have been a nurse in the Emergency Department for about 8 months. I have enjoyed it but Im considering other options after my year there is complete. I've always...
Hi everyone! I just had a quick question for those who may be in manager, supervisor, or just seasoned nurses who have experience with hiring. How long do you recommend that a new graduate stay in...
Hi guys! I'm a new graduate nurse in a level 1 trauma center ED. I'm just asking for learning purposes, what do you guys say to extremely disrespectful and even verbally abusive patients? I'm not...
Hi guys, I am a new grad in a level 1 trauma center ED. I don't think I quite knew what I was getting into when I started, although I did a senior year internship there. I know that new grads in the...
Hi! Thank you so much for these thoughts. It means a lot that you took the time to share! I'm sure things will get better over time, it's just tough to see beyond right
Ruby Vee, Thank you so much for the thoughtful response! It is so encouraging to me. It sounds like we were/are in similar situations. I just got married two months ago and while my husband works, my...
Hey guys, I'm just curious to find out if anyone has applied to the FNP program at the University of South Carolina online for a Spring 2017 start? What made you want to go this route, and what has...
Hi! I tried to PM you but it said something about your storage being full. I was recently accepted to the FNP program at USC! I wanted to ask you, if you don't mind, about how your classes are...
I just spoke to the program contact to ask a question about registering for classes. She said that they are still working through making decisions on applications, probably for the next week or
Hello, I work in an ED, and have just recently finished my day shift orientation. I also got married about a month ago, so we were just now getting used to my day shift schedule. I now will start...
Hello, My name is Lauren and I wanted to seek the advice of some people who are in these programs, or out on the job market currently. I am very interested in getting my MSN with a concentration in...
Hello, I wanted to seek some advice on a recent job situation. I was recently employed as a new graduate in the emergency department. As a student, I spent time in an externship at this same hospital...