Category Archives: The New Nurse or Graduate Nurse
Nursing jobs away from the bedside
After moving, I needed a new job. The last six years I have been on a medical-surgical, surgical oncology, orthopedic, respiratory, and medi [...]
Problematic Hospital Applications
It’s been three different hospitals in three states. Each one began with an application process. I have avoided some based on the process. [...]
9 Questions to ask at an interview
Interviews will happen, unless you plan to work in the first unit you’ve been hired too and never leave. At one point will transfer units, [...]
Certification test v. NCLEX
The NCLEX and CMSRN exams are very different. When comparing the two types of test it’s important to understand the type of test you†[...]
Studying for a Certification
I am currently studying for my Medical-Surgical Certification through the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, AMSN. The test to become certi [...]
Advantage of becoming a Member of a Nursing Organization
Did you enjoy being part of a club in high school or college? I did. In high school, I was a member of FFA and participated in activities, s [...]
Dealing with Constant Death
In the nursing field, we are the ones to see the birth and the death of people. Most of us only know the latter unless we work in labor and [...]
Bad habits and the Nurse
The longer you’re a nurse, the more bad habits you’ll pick up during your shift. When I sat down to brainstorm bad habits, I realized th [...]
The Certified Nurse
In nursing, it feels like there is always something to reach for; that’s because there is always more. So you get into nursing school, [...]
The Complexities of a Travel Nurse
Several nurses during the 2020 year became travelers. A travel nurse is a nurse that works as a contractor. They work in a hospital and get [...]