I'm a Nursing Student in my 1st semester of Nursing School. I have my CNA & work in a LTC facility, but mainly pass meds (they have CNAs do it there-bc we only have 1 RN to 150 residents). Anyways, I have always dreamed of being an OB RN or Peds RN, but since starting school I've realized I HATE bedside nursing. I've had people say RNs don't do the dirty work anymore & some say they do.
I'm not looking for criticism here--I've already learned about myself that bedside nursing (at least for adults!) is not for me. I'm just curious how much bedside nursing RN's in hospitals ACTUALLY do in REAL LIFE.
I don't know where u or the OP live - but that is why I stated: 'In Oz' (in Australia) u won't get a position without what is called a GNP (Graduate Nurse Program). I didn't say: 'In your country, you will not get experience because that is what I think or blah blah blah'
That is why I stated 'In Oz....'
Wish people would read everything sometimes. It gets wearying some days.
And the fact that the OP hasn't even stepped into a hospital (if I remember correctly), will not stand her in good stead. She will have a huge culture shock when going there - it will be very hard for her. That is why she needs to get an orientation/GNP (I don't know what u call GNPs over where u r).
Well my bad, here in the states "Oz" can also mean Kansas. Australia was the last thought in my mind when I replied to your post. My apologies. I guess I took a little offense at the insinuation about people with no experience getting a job and that they were lying if they said otherwise. I better understand your position now. And yes, we call our new grad positions new grad entry or some variation here as well. New grad or nurse entry do not require any type of experience. They only require you to graduate and have a license.
That's not funny. I know an RN that actually does that. She's a charge nurse and I have a lot of shifts with her! She works in LTC and when shes not giving pills, she's sitting at the desk working on cross stitching. She refuses to insert a catheter or touch anyone with an IV. SERIOUSLY!!!
How do I get that gig? I'd love to get paid to sit and knit all night. I might relocate for that. :)
ChinupBSNRN
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Well my bad, here in the states "Oz" can also mean Kansas. Australia was the last thought in my mind when I replied to your post. My apologies. I guess I took a little offense at the insinuation about people with no experience getting a job and that they were lying if they said otherwise. I better understand your position now. And yes, we call our new grad positions new grad entry or some variation here as well. New grad or nurse entry do not require any type of experience. They only require you to graduate and have a license.
Again, my apologies.