Carlitosway

Carlitosway specializes in ER, M/S, LTAC.

Latest Activity

1. I got an acute care RN job!

   Carlitosway replied to stoberto's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats! Found one too!!! Smaller Local Hospital but known as RN Boot Camp! Med-Surg Floor but....patients are so critically ill (Vent + Tele + Wound Vac + Stage IV Pressure Ulcer + PEG + PICC)--very very overwhelming for a new grad like us but very...

2. Washington Hospital - Fremont New Grad summer 2011

   Carlitosway replied to kimsjc's topic in California

   No calls yet. Status: Application forwarded to manager - 7/18.

3. Job Interview HELP

   Carlitosway replied to SRT1115's topic in New Nurse

   Relax (I know its hard but try anyways!) Take a walk if you can before the interview. You'll prolly be asked Scenarios (Brush up on prioritizing skills, nursing skills, ABCs, always assess first before doing anything) and Behavioral (Strength and wea...

4. New Grad- ER Position

   Carlitosway replied to nursingfordummies's topic in New Nurse

   TAKE IT! You'll have your chance to go float in Med SUrg when you get in. I did my preceptorship in ED and loved every minute of it (12 HOur shifts). Good luck!

5. Help! New Grad-New state-No job!

   Carlitosway replied to roundheer's topic in New Nurse

   I feel your pain. I just graduated from a very intense and expensive LVN-RN ADN program late last year, passed the boards last February, Got certified in ACLS, PALS, MOAB, turned in hundreds of applications since passing the boards and so far, I've g...

6. Bay Area New Grad Programs in 2011

   Carlitosway replied to nicrn7's topic in California

   Stanford Hospital/Lucille Packard New Grad Program now open for applicants. FYI: BSN Grads Only

7. LVN-RN ADN VS BSN

   Carlitosway replied to Carlitosway's topic in General Nursing

   Jeez! Ms Sweetnurse! Its like you are reading my mind. My sentiments exactly! Politics indeed. I'm really considering UCSFs RN-MS Program. Maybe it will make my bed making skills and bed bath better. Just Kiddingggg!!!!

8. LVN-RN ADN VS BSN

   Carlitosway replied to Carlitosway's topic in General Nursing

   I know. Thats the plan. RN - MS via UCSF =http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/ps-ad.htm

9. LVN-RN ADN VS BSN

   Carlitosway posted a topic in General Nursing

   Most hospitals are going magnate status, therefore RN positions are getting scarce for ADN Nurses. Its just disappointing knowing we qualified for the same license, we passed the same license but having a BSN gives an extra edge in job hunting. What...

10. What is the best NCLEX Review Center in CA?

    Carlitosway replied to mydream123's topic in NCLEX

    Hi Ms Brewnette! It is a book about prioritization and delegation. It's divided in 3 parts. 1st part explains how to prioritize and delegate. 2nd part are multiple choice questions (a must before taking NCLEX) and 3rd is Case Studies. You can get em ...

11. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    Carlitosway replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX

    Took it 4 hours ago. Stopped at 75, lots of SATA, Priorotization, Delegation, Psych, Maternity, Peds and Endocrine . Finished in about 1 hour 15 minutes. Good pop up came up. Thanks everyone for the support and prayers! Hurst Review + Lacharity book...

12. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    Carlitosway replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX

    17 hours to go ... Good luck to all and please say a little prayer for me that I may pass this test. Thank you in advance, CarlitosWay

13. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    Carlitosway replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX

    You'll be fine superman! Don't worry about your scores too much. Just keep reading those patho esPecially endocrine and do questions and buildyour endurance. Good luck and God bless!

14. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    Carlitosway replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX

    1st week of Feb Good luck every one!!! A little prayer to Saint Jude wouldnt hurt =) PRAYERS FOR SPECIAL INTENTIONS "St. Jude, glorious apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the person (who betrayed our Lord) has caused you to ...

15. What is the best NCLEX Review Center in CA?

    Carlitosway replied to mydream123's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks! Hurst review was very interactive and fun...I hope it works!