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  1. 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!
  2. 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'...
  3. Dameron Hospital Versant Summer 2011

    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...
  4. 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...
  5. VERSANT NG vs. just regular NG

    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!
  6. Failed nclex what to do now?

    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...
  7. Washington Hospital FREMONT

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

    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...
  9. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    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...
  10. 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...
  11. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    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,...
  12. Does anyone wear MBT shoes?

    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...
  13. Best Shoes for Nursing

    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!
  14. New Grad Salary in Northern California?

    ...curious, what is the going new grad salary for RN's in Northern California?
  15. Excited about Dameron!

    ..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 ...