abbythetabby

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1. Question for Cali RN'S

   abbythetabby replied to Angela_1977's topic in California

   It all depends upon which part of CA you want to work in. In Los Angeles, new grads start just under $30/hr and demand is very high for certain units. Keep in mind that rent for a modest 1 bdrm apt. is $1000/mo. and up.

2. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   abbythetabby replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   Man came in by ambulance. His family called 911 after he fell to the floor and was unresponsive. They did chest compressions until the ambulance arrived. Once he got to the ED, he admitted he was just pretending to be unconscious because he didn't...

3. Rules for the ER (long)

   abbythetabby replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   Oh my gosh. This is right up there on the stupidity list next to my pt who was eating spermicidal jelly on toast for breakfast every morning and was confused as to how she ended up pregnant.

4. Versant Program anyone?

   abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in New Nurse

   I did end up getting accepted for a Versant residency. We don't start for another two weeks, but I'll be training in the ED. It's an 18 week program with three shifts and one eight hour day of class each week. We've only had an orientation at this...

5. Study Accountability Thread

   abbythetabby replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

   So far, I've been doing my work. Yesterday it was 150 NCLEX practice questions. Today it's another 150 plus, reading all my material on burns. Then, if I have time, updating my SRN blog. (Helps me stay on track) How's everyone else doing so far?

6. Study Accountability Thread

   abbythetabby replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

   Yes, please. I need to be accountable to someone! I have an advanced med-surg/critical care final that's worth 40% of my grade on the 9th. I want an A! There's an ATI med-surg proctored exam tomorrow. They've been pretty easy in previous semeste...

7. Where are all of the May 2007 grads?

   abbythetabby replied to CityKat's topic in General Students

   We're doing 96 hours (eight 12 hour days). Just look at it as practice for those 12 hour days you'll be working after graduation! We've been doing 9 hour days for the past two semesters and they always seem to fly by. What's another three hours? (...

8. Where are all of the May 2007 grads?

   abbythetabby replied to CityKat's topic in General Students

   Today is our last day of clinical, then a final after spring break and then our preceptorship. I can't wait for graduation! 2 months to go!

9. I love nursing school!! Anyone else?

   abbythetabby replied to ccstudent's topic in General Students

   As exhausted as I am from our insane clinical hours, I still get up every day feeling excited about going in. One of my classmates saved a life today. How freakin' cool is that? Only 10 more clinical days 'til graduation!!!

10. Chla

    abbythetabby replied to simplyVy's topic in California

    I don't have any experince on the oncology floor, but CHLA is a teaching facility (one of the best I've seen!). Several of my former classmates spent a lot of time on the oncology floor and they all had a great experience.

11. UCLA or USC-LAC Emergency?

    abbythetabby replied to NewtoNursing's topic in California

    The ED at USC-LAC is a hectic place. Wait time for patients is usually about 10 hours on a good day. Many of your patients will be Spanish speaking. You'll see a lot of people who should have come in much sooner, but couldn't afford to miss a day ...

12. Chla

    abbythetabby replied to simplyVy's topic in California

    As sudents we parked in a lot at Vermont/Los Feliz, but I think that was just for the students. They have a shuttle that goes to the different lots. Also, it's right by the Vermont/Sunset Metro train stop. If you live close to a Metro stop, that's...

13. Versant Program anyone?

    abbythetabby posted a topic in New Nurse

    I'm graduating in May and am considering working for a hospital that sends new grads through the Versant program. Is anyone here in the program? How helpful is it for a new grad? Thanks!

14. NSNA national convention

    abbythetabby replied to FLAtoNYC's topic in General Students

    Our instructors are great about adjusting our schedule so that we can go. I'll be there for a day or two.

15. Getting into ICU...exploring

    abbythetabby replied to ClassQ1's topic in General Students

    Several of the students who are about to graduate with me in a few months are going to ICU jobs. If you're willing to work hard, go for it. A lot of hospitals like new grads because they don't have to break them of bad habits they've learned elsewh...