ThanksForAllTheFish!

ThanksForAllTheFish!

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  1. Radiation Oncology Interview

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Oncology

    I thought I would repost this in the oncology forum to see what perspective oncology nurses could give me: Aug '08 second degree grad (previous work/degree in research), been working in the ICU since...

  2. How many new grads changed jobs within 1 year

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am finding myself in an interesting situation. I am have be seriously contemplating leaving my first RN job. I graduated in Aug '08 started my job in Sept (ICU) (I've been working 7 months). I am a...

  3. How many new grads changed jobs within 1 year

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I actually am very interested in being a study coordinator since my background is in research. However I haven't been able to find any available positions at this time. Can you tell me a...

  4. Cardiac Stepdown?

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YAY!!

  5. Did you become a school nurse because you were burnt out from floor nursing?

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I am new grad (Aug 08) that has been working in the ICU since Sept. There are many things about the ICU I like, but I don't think this is the place for me (personal issues, people are trying to push...

  6. Cardiac Stepdown?

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish you the

  7. Fort Worth Area Research Nursing

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Texas Nursing

    You know, I had a sneaking suspicion! It's a small

  8. Reassurance Needed!

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to NewNurse16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Warning: Nurse Venting!! I know how you feel. I'm a new grad in the ICU. I work nights (during my internship I worked mostly days) and no matter how the night went good or bad it ultimately comes...

  9. Fort Worth Area Research Nursing

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! Thanks for the info! It's a small board. I came across your member page during a clinical research coordinator search of the site a few days ago and left a vistor message: ""Hi! I'm a second...

  10. Newbie - ICU vs PACU

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in PACU

    Hi! I am a new grad nurse who started a ICU internship this past Sept '08. I just finished my first few days (actually nights) on my own. There are many things a like about ICU, but for awhile I've...

  11. Newbie - ICU vs PACU

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in PACU

    Thanks for your advice and experience stories. I think I've decided that bedside nursing isn't for me. I am planning to leave the bedside as soon as I can find another job. I hope to go into research...

  12. stressed..other nursing options??

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LovePurple - how's the job search

  13. stressed..other nursing options??

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the advice. I did have a NCLEX sign on bonus ($850) and I really don't have money to spare (actually I'm drowning in debt), but if I need to I will give them their money back. I won't let...

  14. stressed..other nursing options??

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well today I had yet another one of those why am i still at this unit moments. My interim manager and supervisor called me into the office at the end of my shift to tell me they were switching me to...

  15. stressed..other nursing options??

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    JAM - I wish you the best in your job hunt. At least you have the "1 year experience" going for you! That will help you alot! I've only got 6 months ICU experience (only 2 months completely on my...

  16. stressed..other nursing options??

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "but the classic phrase I keep hearing is.. . stick it out, it'll get better. Or 'you'll get used to nights'. For me personally, it just won't work! I typically am very level headed " Oh yeah, my...

  17. stressed..other nursing options??

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to LovePurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LovePurple - I swear your posts fit me to a tee. I am a new grad, just hit my 6mth mark (less than two months of being of my own) working at my first job (ICU). This is my second bachelor's degree ( i...

  18. 6 months

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    New grad Aug '08. Started internship in the ICU in Sept '08. Currently working nights (have requested transfer to days). I have been on my own since the end of January. Next week will be the 6mth...

  19. Help! Advice (long)

    ThanksForAllTheFish! posted a topic in Research

    I am trying to learn more about research nursing. Let me tell you a little bit about myself first. I graduated with a bachelor's in psychology. I worked three years as a research assistant in a...

  20. TCU Accelerated BSN

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to premedturnednursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    Me too!

  21. TCU Anybody???

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to panzyo3's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, best of luck to you! I hope the waiting will be bearable!

  22. TCU Anybody???

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to panzyo3's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not a peep. Which program are you applying for? The last thing I heard about the accelerated program was "Notification will be sent via mail by the end of March-early April. " and that was sent in...

  23. TCU Anybody???

    ThanksForAllTheFish! replied to panzyo3's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've applied for the accelerated BSN program at TCU starting Summer 2007. From what I was told, the admission committee should be meeting about now, and letters should be mailed out the first full...