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1. Is there a difference between a cordis and TLC?

   patientadv posted a topic in General Nursing

   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...

2. Can a small hospital ask Kaiser not to take their nurses?

   patientadv posted a topic in General Nursing

   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...

3. Dameron Hospital Versant Summer 2011

   patientadv replied to calstudent's topic in California Nursing

   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...

4. New RN frustrated: can't find a residency or a job..... Suggestions?

   patientadv replied to tplusthree's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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...

5. VERSANT NG vs. just regular NG

   patientadv replied to violet_violet's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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...

6. Failed nclex what to do now?

   patientadv replied to SJMnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   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...

7. Washington Hospital FREMONT

   patientadv replied to RNLola035's topic in California Nursing

   ..curious, is it true they were only considering applicants with BSN's? Those of you who received calls for interviews, do you have your

8. CCRN & Laura Gasparis videos

   patientadv posted a topic in General Nursing

   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...

9. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

   patientadv replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

   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...

10. Ecstatic New Grad-- FINALLY GOT AN OFFER!

    patientadv posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

11. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    patientadv replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    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...

12. Does anyone wear MBT shoes?

    patientadv replied to blueberry21's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, 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...

13. Best Shoes for Nursing

    patientadv replied to mooremds's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, 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...

14. New Grad Salary in Northern California?

    patientadv posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ...curious, what is the going new grad salary for RN's in Northern

15. Excited about Dameron!

    patientadv posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ..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...