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  1. Tips for my first week as an RN

    joseash replied to Serena211's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations and good luck to you on your new job! I hope you get an awesome preceptor as that can really help boost your confidence. Just remember that you are new and not expected to know it...

  2. new grad struggles

    joseash replied to nursing6207's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Time management is a learned skill. You will get the hang of it in due time. You just need to figure out your own organizational system. I have my whole own system of notes and organizing myself on...

  3. Having trouble finding a JOB!!!!! HELP

    joseash replied to Sheila1214's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Something good will come your way, you just have to be patient. I know that is easier said than done but it's true. I would think that right now is an "off" time for hiring new grads since it's a...

  4. Not coping

    joseash replied to jenne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it is normal to be a bit anxious about a new job but it sounds like you are way beyond that point. I think maybe this job isn't the right fit for you. Have you considered transferring to a...

  5. i feel terrible

    joseash replied to mom2mands's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, sorry you aren't getting the support a new nurse deserves. Talking to the nurse manager might be a good idea in order to cultivate a positive reference for a transfer but I would be leery of...

  6. mistakes made during your first year...

    joseash replied to RNmaria's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a great thread! Reading through everyone's mistakes makes me laugh only because I can relate so much. I made a med error with PO Dilaudid. I can't even remember all the details but I think...

  7. After 1-2 Years as a Nurse, What Are You Still Struggling With?

    joseash replied to abundantjoy07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Having too many patients and not enough nurses. I'm not sure why people think night shift is easier because "everybody sleeps." Ha, yeah right. I will admit there is much more going on during the...

  8. 1 year! I made it!

    joseash replied to SinusRhythm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! You are right, the confidence does build quickly. It's just slow starting at first. I precepted a new nurse recently and saw how slow she was with tasks like taking meds from the...

  9. Where is the "nursing shortage" still going strong?

    joseash replied to Kingfish72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Washington DC/Northern Va. I moved here not too long ago and put in four applications online at four different facilities and had received four phone calls for interviews within a day. Also central...

  10. How long did it take b4 u got accepted to SPCOLLEGE Nursing school

    joseash replied to scuba-girl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Is it possible to do the SPC RN to BSN program totally online (except clinicals) without physically being in the state of Florida? Looking into their program but don't live there locally. I'm still...

  11. RN Work schedules for INOVA

    joseash replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    It's a med-surg floor. 3B. I think there are openings posted on the website but you can also call and speak with our manager/patient care director to see if anything might work with your schedule....

  12. rn-bsn program

    joseash replied to labrador4122's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have a few questions about the FIU program. I am looking for something online and reasonably priced. This seems to generally meet my criteria other than the clinical components. Do you know if...

  13. Early opening daycares in Northern Virginia

    joseash replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Looks like you've gotten several good suggestions already. Home daycares are a good option because they might be more flexible. You can find licensed (with the county) providers online. Are you in...

  14. Being new just reeks

    joseash replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I'm so sorry your workplace is that miserable. It doesn't sound like you get good support at all from your manager which is very unfortunate. I feel very lucky to be working at such a nice,...

  15. RN Work schedules for INOVA

    joseash replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Probably depends on the hospital and floor. At my particular Inova hospital (Mount Vernon) and unit, scheduling is pretty nice. We fill out when we want to work and when we absolutely need off and...

  16. Question about Florida Hospital College

    joseash posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I found an old thread here generally giving rave reviews to FHC's onine RN to BSN program. I am giving it serious consideration but I have one concern. My question is about the clinical component of...

  17. Question about Florida Hospital College

    joseash replied to joseash's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am not currently working. This base is small and hence the clinic is small. However, I could probably manage to make use of the clinic facilities if needed. How many courses are you taking (or is...