Is there a difference between a cordis and triple lumen catheter or is the terminology used interchangeably? I thought there was a difference but maybe I'm wrong. Would like some feedback from my nursing sisters and brothers please Thank you!
I currently work in a small not for profit hospital which has a contract with Kaiser. So we basically take non-Kaiser and Kaiser patients. Some of the nurses have been interviewing at Kaiser and many instances have been hired on. Can a hospital, let'...
patientadv replied to calstudent's topic in California
Congrats to those of you who made it through the cut! There were over 700 applicants for the handful of positions posted. I am a previous Versant graduate of Dameron Critical Care Unit! We are a small, non-profit hospital-- it's family oriented. I m...
patientadv replied to tplusthree's topic in New Nurse
Good luck! It's like that in California. I was just hired on through a hospital that has a Versant Program! One of 14 positions out of 500 applicants! Hiring managers are telling me that it's not uncommon to see between 500-1200 resumes for a handfu...
patientadv replied to violet_violet's topic in New Nurse
I just got hired at a hospital in California which has their new grad RN's go through the Versant program. I'm very excited- heard a lot of positive things about the Versant program. Here's a web link about the Versant program. Home Page Good luck!
I purchased Mosbys and Saunders NCLEX review for NCLEX and studied it mid-way through my nursing program- was scoring in the 60's-70. In my last quarter of nursing, I signed up for Kaplan online and used their format to study for the NCLEX. Kaplan's...
Hi there.. I'm getting a start on studying for the CCRN. I've been reading threads about the videos from Laura Gasparis but from what I've read her videos are a little dated. Does anyone know if she plans to update the videos or in your opinion, does...
patientadv replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California
After three interviews (which started mid-July) at Dameron, I was offered a position into their 2010 Fall Versant Program this week! I'm so excited because the competition was stiff! I'm running around getting my drug screen and background check done...
I graduated end of March '10, sat for boards beginning of May '10 and passed! I didn't realize how tough it would be to find a new grad position close to home! I live in California (Bay Area) so I have probably an additional strike against me in fin...
I'm a new grad who was just offered a full time ICU new grad position. I'll be working nights and am excited! Any words of wisdom for a newbie working nights? Planning to purchase black-out duette for the room and removing the telephone. Suggestions,...
patientadv replied to blueberry21's topic in Uniform/Gear
I purchased the MBT- sapatu. I have to admit they aren't the most attractive nursing shoes and my reasons for purchasing them wasn't to lose weight. I purchased them because I was getting back pain from standing on my feet for so long (ICU). They've...
patientadv replied to mooremds's topic in Uniform/Gear
I purchased a pair of MBT (Sapatu). They are the MOST COMFORTABLE nursing shoes I've worn. I work on an ICU floor and work 12's. I managed to find them on clearance through Footwearetc.com for $139.00- purchased two!
..so my interview at Dameron Hospital went well and it looks like I'll be called back for a second round of interviews next week. I found out that they want a 3 year commitment if I get hired. It was a quick greet and meet kind of a meeting so I was ...