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1. Seattle Nursing/ UW, Swedish or Harborview?

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in Travel

   Thank you for your response! I think I will go w Swedish for now. Hopefully I can get into UW for the next

2. Seattle Nursing/ UW, Swedish or Harborview?

   connecticut23 posted a topic in Travel

   First time traveler All the way from Texas LOL. Any insight on medical surgical nursing in Seattle and best places to work at? I see UW, Harborview and Swesih w travel nurse opportunities....

3. Is the grass greener in ICU?

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone for the replies! I appreciate it. I got the courage I

4. Is the grass greener in ICU?

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the reply! Almost two

5. Is the grass greener in ICU?

   connecticut23 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone! Long story short: I am not happy in med surg anymore but I don't know if I can make it on the ICU yet or if things would even be any better in the ICU. On my med surg department, I...

6. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank you for your response, workinmomRN2012. I asked about the ratio and was told anywhere from 6 to 8 patients. I really can't say the manager did not warn me that some days we could get 9 patients....

7. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank you for your response, it was difficult to read but everything you said is true. However, it is not realistic for me to leave so soon though. This is my very first job and did sign an agreement...

8. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank you for your response nalie2. My patients also have their own cubbie in the med room and also uses the electronic scanning system. I will keep drawing insulins individually. How many patients do...

9. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

   connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank your for your response, beekee. One of my coworkers said the same thing, she felt all she did was pass meds. I do not see my job like that. I actually assessed pts and held some meds because...

10. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    RNperdiem, thank you for your response. Honestly, I woke up, read the responses and cried for a little bit. I did not realize my situation was that bad. The last thing I want to do is to hurt my...

11. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    connecticut23 replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My shift is from 7 am to 7pm. Those days, I didn't have any new admits in the day. I had the same 9 patients through the 12-hour shift. Other nurses end up leaving around 7:30- 8:30 pm. If there is a...

12. New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    connecticut23 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone, I am a new nurse and this past week was my first on my own and also my first 4/4. I work at a very busy med surg floor and needless to say I feel very stressed/overwhelmed being on my...

13. School organizations outside nursing? Is it worth it?

    connecticut23 posted a topic in General Students

    I am currently doing my nursing prerequisites and will be applying to nursing school next semester, but I was wondering if anyone ever joined any school organizations outside of nursing? I have a...