Registry position?

[RROUSE]

I just graduated from LPN school in May and passed boards in June. This may be a stupid question, but while applying for jobs I have seen some say: Registry 7a to 7p What does registry mean?

[jsroo]

It is usually a float position

[dazyRN]

Registry 7a to 7p What does registry mean?

That means to schedule yourself to work 7a to 7p.

[neutrophil]

Well, I guess you are a new nurse, hehe. No problem we all start somewhere. I was a registry CNA, I learned more being in registry than anywhere else, it was also more demanding. Registries are companies that have a contract with agencies whether acute or LTC. You put your availability with your registry and they will call you as needed. The better you are, the more they will call you. Agencies will ask for you if they like you. I have been asked to hire with different hospitals, ICU, med surge. I didn't take those jobs because I had my agenda in place. But it is a great way to network, to learn and to offer your best. It is very demanding, you often find yourself in uncharted territory and have to ad lib, you find helpful nurses and you find nurses that should be flipping hamburgers. In any case. It is a wonderful experience. I do not, however, recommend it for a new nurse. You really have to know your stuff. Good luck.

[katkonk, BSN, RN]

Well, I guess you are a new nurse, hehe. No problem we all start somewhere. I was a registry CNA, I learned more being in registry than anywhere else, it was also more demanding. Registries are companies that have a contract with agencies whether acute or LTC. You put your availability with your registry and they will call you as needed. The better you are, the more they will call you. Agencies will ask for you if they like you. I have been asked to hire with different hospitals, ICU, med surge. I didn't take those jobs because I had my agenda in place. But it is a great way to network, to learn and to offer your best. It is very demanding, you often find yourself in uncharted territory and have to ad lib, you find helpful nurses and you find nurses that should be flipping hamburgers. In any case. It is a wonderful experience. I do not, however, recommend it for a new nurse. You really have to know your stuff. Good luck.

Just adding to this information: Many large hospitals have their own "registry", which is their internal float pool or prn nurse pool, so that they do not have to pay the additional premium that staffing agencies charge. Often you have to promise that you will work at least 4 days-8 days a month to be in the registry. Usually internal registries pay a little more (in my experience).

[HonestRN]

Registry is the same as PRN at my hospital. It is a facility position, not agency. The hourly rate is higher but no benefits and that means NO benefits. Requires 4 days a month minimum but can pick up more. Only have to commit to one summer and one winter holiday but usually don't have to work them because the hospital does not like to pay registry time and a half. Since hourly rate is considerably higher usually get called off first for low census. The flexibility is great; can work all 4 days in one week or how ever you schedule them. I love it

[RROUSE]

Thanks! Maybe I should keep looking, as a new nurse I wouldn't feel comfortable floating in different departments. What do you think about a new nurse starting in ICU? I had an interview last week and she said I would start out reading telemetry and taking off Dr orders. Several of my fellow students have started on med-surg floor. any suggestions?

[caliotter3]

Thanks! Maybe I should keep looking, as a new nurse I wouldn't feel comfortable floating in different departments. What do you think about a new nurse starting in ICU? I had an interview last week and she said I would start out reading telemetry and taking off Dr orders. Several of my fellow students have started on med-surg floor. any suggestions?

Better to start in med surg and save yourself the possibility of failing at the ICU venture. Only go to the ICU if you are convinced that you will be provided with a thorough and sufficient orientation/training program that will last a minimum of six months. One person recently posted that they were almost out the door of the ICU because of a poor orientation and not being accepted in the environment. Better to avoid that if possible and start out where your chance of success is higher.

[adnrnstudent, ASN, RN]

I have a question about registry, I am looking at a registry (in-house) position because it pays significantly more than regular and I don't need health insurance.

What other benefits would there be that I would be losing? 401k and match probably, but really anything else?

If you were laid off, could you collect unemployment?