CHnurse79

Hey, I know it probably is small consolation but I am exactly in the same position as you. Been a nurse about 1 1/2 years, started in ICU and just started a new job. It sucks. I am giving it a couple more years and hopefully during that time will be able to formulate plan B. Nursing school is grossly inadequate in preparing you for the realities of the career. So far it has aged me, been detrimental to my physical, mental and emotional health and I honestly feel like I have PTSD from my first year. I feel your pain:( Keep me posted on your career!

I have heard the NOLA location is much better. I have a little experience with another location and can say I found it completely unprofessional and observed some racist attitudes with the RNs there. I also saw some pretty bad practices when it came to infection control. This was through a very brief experience there that I would privately email you about if you still want to know about this topic.

Thank you so much for your detailed reply. This put my mind at ease. I guess I can ask any questions I have during my interview. I'm so glad your mother got excellent care.

Hi, Thank you so much for your reply. I am a completely new nurse with zero acute care experience. The HR person I spoke with on the phone said that they have a 12 week new grad training that they offer. She called it a residency. I live in an area that has the most nurses in the country and so there are no jobs here. I want to get my foot in the door and eventually work in trauma or ICU so I was hoping that this job would be a stepping stone to that. But I also want to be safe in patient care and supported in my training.

Hi everyone, I am a new nurse who hasn't had a job yet and was wondering if anyone would advise for or against taking on a job where the patient ratios are high and the patient acuity is high. I have an interview at Select Specialty Hospital and their patient population is vented, with lots of wounds and tracheostomies. They did say they train you as a resident. While it may be good experience, I am concerned about safety as a new grad. Thanks!