RNLola035

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1. Chest tube help

   RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in General Nursing

   Ahhhhh ok thanks so much! I didn't know those existed!

2. Chest tube help

   RNLola035 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had a patient who had a chest tube last night, I believe it may have been an Atrium. Anyway the order called for 20cm of water to suction. There was NO water in the suction part of the drain, but there was only water in the water seal. The dial ...

3. Need some info on post-op patients

   RNLola035 posted a topic in Med-Surg

   Hello, I'm a new grad on a surgical unit and I would like information on different surgeries and procedures, like a frontal lobe resection, CABG, post cardiac cath, ortho surgeries, etc. Does anyone know of any good books or online resources I can l...

4. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   RNLola035 replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   Babo..the snf i was talking about is Piedmont Gardens in Oakland, I started at $35/hr, but I just recently left and took a job at a hospital in Southern Californa.

5. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   RNLola035 replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   Piedmont Gardens in Oakland is going to be looking for On-calls..they hire new grads..i just quit yesterday and they are going to give my full time position to the other person who oriented with me..she was hired on-call

6. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   RNLola035 replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   I was making $35/hr at a snf in oakland

7. Moving to Monterey Park area

   RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in California

   Yes you get extra pay depending on whether you work evening or nights. You also get a little extra if you work on weekends if your hospital is with the union usually.

8. Moving to Monterey Park area

   RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in California

   I think it's about average pay for Los Angeles. $31 not including differentials. Also, I am a new grad with a little experience. I know units are hiring new grads.

9. Moving to Monterey Park area

   RNLola035 posted a topic in California

   Hi, I got a job at Garfield medical center and I was wondering what cities are by Monterey Park, CA and which cities and areas are considered more on the safer side. Thank you in advance.

10. Piedmont Gardens Oakland

    RNLola035 posted a topic in Geriatric

    Anyone have any experience with Piedmont Gardens in Oakland, CA? Any input would help. Thanks!

11. New Grad/night shift Questions to ask DON

    RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks all for your input. There are 30 beds in the SNF. I forgot that there will be 1 LVN as well as 2 aides. I do have about 3 months experience in acute care but was laid off due to budget issues. I am aware that that is still not enough experi...

12. New Grad/night shift Questions to ask DON

    RNLola035 posted a topic in Geriatric

    So, I'm filling out new hire papers with the DON tomorrow. I've asked the staff developer a bunch of questions like if I'd be orienting with another RN, which I will be. I've asked how long orientation is, who my resource person is at night, since ...

13. New grad on Night Shift

    RNLola035 posted a topic in Geriatric

    So I'm a new grad up for a night shift position at a SNF. But because it's night shift I would have to work as the supervisor. Isn't this wrong? Has anyone done this before and what was it like?

14. New Grad Dilema

    RNLola035 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in California

    yup basically the same thing

15. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    RNLola035 replied to piscesmama's topic in California

    Some of the Tenet hospitals such as San Ramon (I already mentioned that) and John F. Kennedy in Indio are currently seeking new grads. I have a phone interview for JFK tomorrow actually. Ummmm Garfield Medical Center (AHMC hospital) in Monterey Park...