I Just Got my Dream Job!

Raina · 03-26-2008, 08:13 AM

For 6 weeks I did a preceptorship on a cardiac/renal floor. I've known since day 1 of nursing school that I wanted to go into cardiac nursing. I fell completely in love with the floor and knew right away that it was pretty much my dream job. The unit itself is fascinating and the staff was amazing. It's always a good sign when half of the staff has worked there 10+ years.

I had a great interview with the floor manager last week (she and I had talked a lot during my preceptor shifts). Despite the fact that she told me "oh sweetie please don't go home and worry about this- I'll call on Wednesday after I talk to your references" I still was pissing myself nervous.

Anyhow she called me and is very very excited to have me start June 16th. Day/night shifts with the option to go straight nights after 3 months. I am SO thrilled.

I'm also feeling like a smug little bitch. I'm pretty cocky when it comes to school because a lot of my classmates hate me for being so good and doing so well. Now I'm one of the first people to get a job before graduation. I graduate May 15th.

What's most exciting is that it's not just a job, it's seriously my dream job.

GTLifter · 03-26-2008, 08:15 AM

congrats!

mnk · 03-26-2008, 08:18 AM

Good for you....hard work paid off!

Raina · 03-26-2008, 08:19 AM

I've literally been getting up (I am thigh high in homework today) to skip and jump around. I'm beyond words excited!

Sarge · 03-26-2008, 08:23 AM

Congrats and Job well done!

bigsix · 03-26-2008, 08:24 AM

Thats gotta be the greatest feeling landing your dream job! Congrats!

MR. BMJ · 03-26-2008, 08:28 AM

That's awesome. I worked in a hospital primarily for cardiac patients. Some of the best cardiologists in Cali would work there...off/on.

BMJ

2ez2brich · 03-26-2008, 08:32 AM

Congratulations on the second job ! !

Not sure if you realize this or not....but I already hired you as my Mentor....hehehe

Doesn't pay well monetarily.....sorry.....heheeh

Congrats again on landing the dream job.

Iron God · 03-26-2008, 08:32 AM

Dream and Job is an oxymoron

bigdamray · 03-26-2008, 08:35 AM

That is so awsome and I am so happy for you!! Big congrats for believing in something and taking the action to make it happen!! We should all be so fortunate.

Raina · 03-26-2008, 08:37 AM

Cardiac nursing is my dream job. It brings out the best in me. I'm completely fascinated by the clients. I've always had a passion for science and that comes into play. I'm wonderful with clients. I feel like I sparkle when I'm on the floor and I get that feedback from others because I have such a good attitude and I really adore this.

TrenAman · 03-26-2008, 08:38 AM

Kabeetz · 03-26-2008, 08:41 AM

In this world we create our own good fortune through hard work and determination. Congratulations, you earned it!

HULK1550 · 03-26-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron God

Dream and Job is an oxymoron

I agree 100% here.

but congrats. very few ever get to be paid for something they love.

of even get the job they have always wanted.

Beverly McD. · 03-26-2008, 09:27 AM

Outstanding!!! Congratulations!

warmpain · 03-26-2008, 09:48 AM

That is awesome! Good for you!

*Bunny* · 03-26-2008, 11:22 AM

That's awesome Raina.

ashley2212 · 03-26-2008, 11:23 AM

Congratulations!!!

03-26-2008, 08:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Raina Rocket Surgeon Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,603 Rep Power: 197597	I Just Got my Dream Job! For 6 weeks I did a preceptorship on a cardiac/renal floor. I've known since day 1 of nursing school that I wanted to go into cardiac nursing. I fell completely in love with the floor and knew right away that it was pretty much my dream job. The unit itself is fascinating and the staff was amazing. It's always a good sign when half of the staff has worked there 10+ years. I had a great interview with the floor manager last week (she and I had talked a lot during my preceptor shifts). Despite the fact that she told me "oh sweetie please don't go home and worry about this- I'll call on Wednesday after I talk to your references" I still was pissing myself nervous. Anyhow she called me and is very very excited to have me start June 16th. Day/night shifts with the option to go straight nights after 3 months. I am SO thrilled. I'm also feeling like a smug little bitch. I'm pretty cocky when it comes to school because a lot of my classmates hate me for being so good and doing so well. Now I'm one of the first people to get a job before graduation. I graduate May 15th. What's most exciting is that it's not just a job, it's seriously my dream job. __________________ “Inward calm cannot be maintained unless physical strength is constantly and intelligently replenished.”

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Raina Rocket Surgeon Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,603 Rep Power: 197597	I've literally been getting up (I am thigh high in homework today) to skip and jump around. I'm beyond words excited! __________________ “Inward calm cannot be maintained unless physical strength is constantly and intelligently replenished.”

03-26-2008, 08:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sarge Goal Setting Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northly Posts: 4,115 Rep Power: 43109	Congrats and Job well done! __________________ APT Pro Gear 'All that we are is a result of what we have thought...' - Buddha

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MR. BMJ EXECUTIVE MODERATOR Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 10,519 Rep Power: 477268	That's awesome. I worked in a hospital primarily for cardiac patients. Some of the best cardiologists in Cali would work there...off/on. BMJ __________________ "No researcher has made a human bigger than a dumb-shit bodybuilder."---Dan Duchaine (12/18/97) BMJ...aka...."SPANKY"

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bigdamray Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Richland Hills, Texas Posts: 7,687 Rep Power: 487529	That is so awsome and I am so happy for you!! Big congrats for believing in something and taking the action to make it happen!! We should all be so fortunate. __________________

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GTLifter www.prowriststraps.com Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Which way to the beach? Posts: 2,742 Rep Power: 213942	congrats!

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mnk Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 531 Rep Power: 7901	Good for you....hard work paid off!

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bigsix Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TX Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 59180	Thats gotta be the greatest feeling landing your dream job! Congrats!

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2ez2brich Connoisseur of Women Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New York, but I love Philly. Posts: 2,121 Rep Power: 135311	Congratulations on the second job ! ! Not sure if you realize this or not....but I already hired you as my Mentor....hehehe Doesn't pay well monetarily.....sorry.....heheeh Congrats again on landing the dream job.

03-26-2008, 08:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Iron God Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,091 Rep Power: 25723	Dream and Job is an oxymoron

03-26-2008, 08:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Raina Rocket Surgeon Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,603 Rep Power: 197597	Cardiac nursing is my dream job. It brings out the best in me. I'm completely fascinated by the clients. I've always had a passion for science and that comes into play. I'm wonderful with clients. I feel like I sparkle when I'm on the floor and I get that feedback from others because I have such a good attitude and I really adore this. __________________ “Inward calm cannot be maintained unless physical strength is constantly and intelligently replenished.”

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Kabeetz Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.Y. Posts: 6,749 Rep Power: 230441	In this world we create our own good fortune through hard work and determination. Congratulations, you earned it!

03-26-2008, 09:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,965 Rep Power: 294294	Outstanding!!! Congratulations!

03-26-2008, 09:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
warmpain I'm still smiling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,202 Rep Power: 108115	That is awesome! Good for you!

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Bunny Rara avis Bunnylicious Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yo, I'm on a short hiatus. Love you all! Muah! Posts: 9,341 Rep Power: 618404	That's awesome Raina. __________________ *Brief Bunny* History**......My Blog Anafit Sponsored Athlete - The AF Store

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ashley2212 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 692 Rep Power: 70389	Congratulations!!!