I just got offered a float position for a nurse residency. Specifically in the women’s services pool. Full benefits and same pay as all the other nurse residents but thankfully I get a much longer orientation because of the variation in units. Just another way to be a float nurse!
Congrats to you!! 😆😆It sounds like a great offer. A thorough orientation is very important. Remember, don't be afraid to ask your preceptor questions. Float nursing is awesome 👌🏽. Thank you for your comment!
Thank you for your informative video! I think different hospitals have different policies for float nurses depending on where you live. Where I live, float nurses are paid and compensated just as any other nurse in that hospital. I just got hired as a float nurse at a hospital and will have full benefits, paid vacation time/sick leave, and a pension. Also they will train me to float to specialty units (L&D, ED, ICU, MH) after I do my basic 3 months of training (which I assume is med/surg). But maybe it's different since you're floating between hospitals and I am an in-house float.
Yes you're correct! It does depend on the hospital where you work. However, I must caution you. I did the same thing where I was hired and so called 'trained' to float to specialty units. You won't get the same training to float to ICU & ED as a nurse who was hired to work specifically ICU & ED. The hospital is going to give you a crash course in ICU & ED which is nothing compared to a complete 9-10 month orientation where you will work side-by-side with a preceptor. I don't want to discourage you but I do consider myself a 'Float Nurse' expert. Just remember, if you don't feel comfortable doing a task or something don't do it, you've worked too hard for your license. And patient's lives must be protected. You will learn a lot, make a lot of money, meet great people but it is stressful. Good luck to you and thanks for watching!
@@nursepolymath8789 thank you for the valuable advice! I have heard from a few people that float nurses don’t receive the same training as unit nurses. To be honest, I chose float because I’m not sure what specialty I want to go into. My plan is to do float for 6-12 months and then decide on a specialty unit and switch/train there. I also really wanted to start in ED but have been advised that it isn’t safe for new grads to start in during the pandemic since training is compromised as many experienced nurses quit, in addition to being so short-staffed.
Yes, being a float nurse gives you so much nursing knowledge and scheduling options. If you like variety you will love floating. Best wishes! Thanks for watching!
I believe that it takes a certain personality to be a float nurse. You currently have experience as an LPN. Have you ever worked as a float LPN? You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be able to read cardiac monitors, start your own IV's, be prepared to get high-acuity complex patients (those patients that the other nurses don't want), know your medications, speak up for yourself, be prepared to change units at anytime during your shift, be prepared to change hospitals at anytime. For example, you may be working a 12-hour shift. The manager may pull you to another unit 4 hours into your 12-hour shift. Then you might get pulled again during this same 12-hour shift. Or you might get pulled from one hospital 4 hours into your shift. You must know hospital policies and protocols and a lot more. Being a float nurse requires one to be ready for any and everything. If you've got that personality, then go for it. You must believe in yourself. You must also have the desire to work in an unpredictable situation. Because that is what float nursing is, unpredictable. Above all, protect your nursing license because the hospitals won't. Best wishes to you, and thanks for watching!
I just got offered a float position for a nurse residency. Specifically in the women’s services pool. Full benefits and same pay as all the other nurse residents but thankfully I get a much longer orientation because of the variation in units. Just another way to be a float nurse!
Congrats to you!! 😆😆It sounds like a great offer. A thorough orientation is very important. Remember, don't be afraid to ask your preceptor questions. Float nursing is awesome 👌🏽. Thank you for your comment!
Yes, #floatnurselife for the win 🙌🏽! The variety, the money and everything else!! You have so much knowledge, thank you for sharing with us!!!
Thank you for your informative video! I think different hospitals have different policies for float nurses depending on where you live. Where I live, float nurses are paid and compensated just as any other nurse in that hospital. I just got hired as a float nurse at a hospital and will have full benefits, paid vacation time/sick leave, and a pension. Also they will train me to float to specialty units (L&D, ED, ICU, MH) after I do my basic 3 months of training (which I assume is med/surg). But maybe it's different since you're floating between hospitals and I am an in-house float.
Yes you're correct! It does depend on the hospital where you work. However, I must caution you. I did the same thing where I was hired and so called 'trained' to float to specialty units. You won't get the same training to float to ICU & ED as a nurse who was hired to work specifically ICU & ED. The hospital is going to give you a crash course in ICU & ED which is nothing compared to a complete 9-10 month orientation where you will work side-by-side with a preceptor. I don't want to discourage you but I do consider myself a 'Float Nurse' expert. Just remember, if you don't feel comfortable doing a task or something don't do it, you've worked too hard for your license. And patient's lives must be protected. You will learn a lot, make a lot of money, meet great people but it is stressful. Good luck to you and thanks for watching!
@@nursepolymath8789 thank you for the valuable advice! I have heard from a few people that float nurses don’t receive the same training as unit nurses. To be honest, I chose float because I’m not sure what specialty I want to go into. My plan is to do float for 6-12 months and then decide on a specialty unit and switch/train there. I also really wanted to start in ED but have been advised that it isn’t safe for new grads to start in during the pandemic since training is compromised as many experienced nurses quit, in addition to being so short-staffed.
@@miryamdev764 Follow your heart ❤ and your instinct. You won't go wrong, God Bless! 😁🙏🏼
@@nursepolymath8789 thank you 🙏
The more I hear about it the more I think I’m gonna love floating.
Yes, being a float nurse gives you so much nursing knowledge and scheduling options. If you like variety you will love floating. Best wishes! Thanks for watching!
Your speaking voice reminds me of Yolanda Adams’.
Wow, such a talented woman. I'll take that as a compliment, Thanks for watching! 😁
I’m a new grad but I’ve been an Lpn for 8 the hospital I’m looking at said they have new grad float, I’m tempted
I believe that it takes a certain personality to be a float nurse. You currently have experience as an LPN. Have you ever worked as a float LPN? You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be able to read cardiac monitors, start your own IV's, be prepared to get high-acuity complex patients (those patients that the other nurses don't want), know your medications, speak up for yourself, be prepared to change units at anytime during your shift, be prepared to change hospitals at anytime. For example, you may be working a 12-hour shift. The manager may pull you to another unit 4 hours into your 12-hour shift. Then you might get pulled again during this same 12-hour shift. Or you might get pulled from one hospital 4 hours into your shift. You must know hospital policies and protocols and a lot more. Being a float nurse requires one to be ready for any and everything. If you've got that personality, then go for it. You must believe in yourself. You must also have the desire to work in an unpredictable situation. Because that is what float nursing is, unpredictable. Above all, protect your nursing license because the hospitals won't. Best wishes to you, and thanks for watching!
Someone is breathing heavy, lol. Great content, but the light snores was distracting.
I Look forward to viewing more videos.
Ha Ha that's my dog. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for watching!
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