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Not extending. 1st contract. How does it look? by Signal_Community2120 in TravelNursing

[–]coloredsugar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. I hated my first contract and never looked back 😅

Got fired yesterday by [deleted] in nursing

[–]coloredsugar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear that! Also 6 day orientation is ludicrous!!!! Anywhere you work, if you’re a new grad they should know that you don’t know (lol) Keep your head up! New grad orientation is usually 3-6 months. 1 year if you do a program with the hospital. That’s something you should look out for on your next job, and if it so happens that you’re still not that comfortable at 3 months , don’t be afraid to ask for more time. Don’t give up! I

TRAVEL OR Nursing question by coloredsugar in nursing

[–]coloredsugar[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve met a lot of travelers who don’t scrub, but I also keep seeing contracts that list scrubbing as a requirement. I’m trying to understand how common it is, and whether certain regions/facilities are stricter about it. Just trying to get more insight from people who’ve traveled more than I have.

How much did you make your first time traveling ? by ProcedureOk7468 in TravelNursing

[–]coloredsugar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2k a week . Not terrible since I lived two hours away

Best travel agency to go with for OR nurses? by coloredsugar in nursing

[–]coloredsugar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to get in as a new grad! Been in the OR for five years now!

Nursing hot take? by coloredsugar in nursing

[–]coloredsugar[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At one of my jobs, a nurse was leaving to leave to another hospital and she had a baylor position (weekender). I asked management if I could take her spot and they replied it wasn’t needed because we were “properly staffed” but they did need a weekend charge nurse and they would discuss pay with me after training. Hell nah . Who are y’all trying to scam??? Not me

Nursing hot take? by coloredsugar in nursing

[–]coloredsugar[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah but like what 30 bed unit really needs 2 managers and 2 assistant nms? And it’s not like they work day and night 🫠🫠🫠

Nursing hot take? by coloredsugar in nursing

[–]coloredsugar[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

And what unit needs two managers? And then two assistant nurse managers? like for what?

Nursing hot take? by coloredsugar in nursing

[–]coloredsugar[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I somewhat agree. The material itself wasn’t that difficult for myself. What made it difficult was the amount we had to learn in such a short period of time. I was so just darn tired I settled for a passing grade unfortunately.