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New Grad RN, New to MN

Posted by lizrado @lizrado, Jul 16, 2021

Hi! My name is Liz, I’m a new grad RN starting in the CVSICU this August!
I’m moving from NJ to MN, and wanted to try to get to know people before the move 🙂

I like baking, shopping, staying physically active, running, art, reading
Honestly, I’d be super open to and down to trying new activities! Especially the ones specific to MN like skiing, hunting, camping, etc

Also any new grad RN advice, and tips on preparing for life in MN (…like how to pump gas and stay warm LOL) would be much appreciated!

Very much so looking forward to meeting new co-workers! I can't wait to see what working at the Mayo Clinic and life in Rochester offers!! 🙂 thanks!

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lizrado | @lizrado | Jul 24, 2021
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@kaylasiok

Hi my name is Kayla, Ill be starting as a new grad in the MICU this August. Im actually from Rochester originally so Id love to show anyone around/make new friends 🙂 My number is 507-261-3418!!

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Hi Kayla!! Congratulations on the MICU! And yes please!! That would be a huge help and sounds like a ton of fun!! I’ll text you and hope to meet up in August when I move to Rochester!! 🙂

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lizrado | @lizrado | Jul 24, 2021
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@codymenting

Hey Liz! I'm a PCA in the CVSICU so we'll be getting to know each other over clean ups, turns, and baths lol. I'm switching to days from nights in August so I can get some camping in so maybe we can get some people from the floor out to the north shore or something sometime. I also try to take my dog hiking every day so you're more than welcome to tag along. We have a unit council that puts together social events, I've heard there are plans to go to Twins games, tubing, and I have a pontoon on the Mississippi that I've offered to take us out to the sand bars, so you'll definitely have opportunities to have fun when you get here!

As for the cold - layers are your friend, preheat your car, and buy a bunch of those disposable hand warmers and put them in your gloves before you leave. I also find that swearing a lot and muttering to yourself "why do I live here" is effective as well.

See you around!

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Hi Cody! Omg amazing!! So glad you reached out and to have connected with you before work! Yes I would love to do any of those activities with you, they all sound like a lot of fun!!! Thank you for the tips too!

Can’t wait to meet you and the rest of the unit in person! I’ll be in Rochester the second week of August. Thanks again for reaching out!!

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birrib39 | @birrib39 | Jul 25, 2021

Hi Liz! I'm also a new grad nurse starting in August! I will be at St. Mary's on the Medical/Surgical floor. I share a lot of the same interests as you and have been training to hopefully do some local runs in Rochester and the surrounding area! I would also love to learn to ski and have a group to go camping with. Plus, it is always helpful to have new grad friends that you can talk to about all things nursing and the struggles. Feel free to reach out to me! My number is 224-795-0495.

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jonnajossa | @jonnajossa | Jul 26, 2021
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@lizrado

Hi Jesse!! Haha sounds we’ll have to figure out Minnesota winters together!! I’d love to hang out!! I’ll be down in Rochester in August! Hope to connect more when I get out there!

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Its always fun to meet new people!! here is my number, 702-689-6805. See you and hope to hear from you soon!!!

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jonnajossa | @jonnajossa | Jul 26, 2021
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@codymenting

Hey Liz! I'm a PCA in the CVSICU so we'll be getting to know each other over clean ups, turns, and baths lol. I'm switching to days from nights in August so I can get some camping in so maybe we can get some people from the floor out to the north shore or something sometime. I also try to take my dog hiking every day so you're more than welcome to tag along. We have a unit council that puts together social events, I've heard there are plans to go to Twins games, tubing, and I have a pontoon on the Mississippi that I've offered to take us out to the sand bars, so you'll definitely have opportunities to have fun when you get here!

As for the cold - layers are your friend, preheat your car, and buy a bunch of those disposable hand warmers and put them in your gloves before you leave. I also find that swearing a lot and muttering to yourself "why do I live here" is effective as well.

See you around!

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This sounds fun! I love outdoor activities!! Id love to join if you have any plans 🙂

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lizrado | @lizrado | Jul 27, 2021
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@birrib39

Hi Liz! I'm also a new grad nurse starting in August! I will be at St. Mary's on the Medical/Surgical floor. I share a lot of the same interests as you and have been training to hopefully do some local runs in Rochester and the surrounding area! I would also love to learn to ski and have a group to go camping with. Plus, it is always helpful to have new grad friends that you can talk to about all things nursing and the struggles. Feel free to reach out to me! My number is 224-795-0495.

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Hi!! We should go running together! I signed up for a few runs in MN already! (Can’t say I’m fast but I enjoy jogging!) And yes, I will definitely vent to you! Haha

Thank you so much for reaching out!! I move out to MN the second week of August, I’ll definitely reach out once I move in to my apartment!! Can’t wait to meet you!!

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lizrado | @lizrado | Jul 27, 2021
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@jonnajossa

Its always fun to meet new people!! here is my number, 702-689-6805. See you and hope to hear from you soon!!!

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Hey! Yes!! Let’s definitely meet up!! And let’s go hiking together for sure haha! I’ll be out in MN the second week of August!! Can’t wait to meet you!! 😁

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Ann | @anitakari | Aug 7, 2021

Hi Liz! New nurse here as well and we share some of the same interest. I start in September and looking forward to connecting with other new RNs.

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Kirstyn Horn | @kirsee7 | Aug 8, 2021

I'm also from NJ! Where are you from?! Welcome!

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mehensen11 | @mehensen11 | Aug 14, 2021

Hi Liz! I’m also a new grad RN and will be starting next week! It sounds like we enjoy similar hobbies. I’d love to chat sometime 608-235-7817

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