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Aussie now living here in US

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  1. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    omg, ACE Tac-Tic, you hit the nail on the head! I graduated in 2009 & boy, when speaking with other RNs that went elsewhere, we get such a different experience but in all reality, I believe that we are the best prepared for working on the floor. ...
  2. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    I was accepted into County 3 weeks before school started! They do take their time getting back to you, but really, it is a most amazing programme. Good luck you guys, I'll keep my fingers crossed!
  3. The Patient I Failed

    Dear NerdtoNurse? You have touched so many of us. I tell people regularly about your story & thanks to you, I finally made my will. I am a newer grad nurse & I will never forget what you taught us all. Many, many thanks to you.
  4. A REAL Nurse

    Dear Ruby, Thank you for such a lovely article--I too have been told that I am a 'real nurse' and it truly is the best compliment. Hoping your Dad pulled through and your Mum is ok.
  5. Working for the County of Los Angeles-Advice

    no you cannot use a calculator
  6. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    I forgot to mention, get to know your staff and work with them. And don't forget to say thank you for a job well done. The CNAs & some of the LVNs never got to hear a thank you and by doing so, showed me so much, with supplies, & with procedu...
  7. Just sign for it

    Keep staying strong and doing whats right. You have all of our support. Good luck and keep us posted on the outcomes.
  8. Red Cross Nursing

    Hello, I have just been informed that I got a real job! It is for the American Red Cross. Does anyone have any experience in this field? Does it lead into other fields? I am to be a Charge/Float RN. I am very excited but a bit nervous. Any suggestion...
  9. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    I took that chance too, as I didn't want the reference of 'she quit' but when things are wrong and your license is in jeopardy, all of our hard work will mean nothing once its taken away. The nsg sup was ok but the DON was not. I have put the nsg sup...
  10. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    They will understand why when they read your duties. I have had people read it, look at me (if I'm in an interview), read again & shake their head. As tempting as it is to not list them, you have gained skills there & it will show up I believ...
  11. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    I am a new grad...after getting my license I had applied everywhere & got this position through a friend of mine who lasted 4 weeks...I was a warm body & that was it. So very wrong. I loved my pts & they deserve the best but the managemen...
  12. Just sign for it

    HELL no honey...can you afford to kiss your license good-bye? Because you will be. You know what is morally & ethically right, your DON evidently doesn't and she doesn't care about you or your fellow staff as otherwise, she wouldn't even mention ...
  13. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    All I can say is good luck. I was the only RN at nights for 110 pts...heart attacks, breathing difficulties, unresponsive pts, fisty cuffs between pts, belligerent pts. If you have a crash cart, make sure it is fully stocked, if not, be prepared to c...
  14. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    Been there, done that. I was RN #7 since January and I had lasted there the longest...7 weeks! The lying on charting, the non-existent infection control, the lack of support, the lack of resources, the lack of staff, an overwhelming pt to staff ratio...
  15. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    Yes, several of those that have graduated are currently in programmes for their bachelors as well as a couple for their masters...several of the teachers there are graduates from the school & they also have their bachelors, masters, ccrn, phn &am...