EmeraldStar

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1. Path to Management at new organization

   EmeraldStar posted a topic in Management

   Hello fellow nurses, I would appreciate any guidance you can spare about the career path I should take to return to work. I've tried getting mentorship through ANA but it's fallen through twice. My situation: I left my Med/Surg job after 9 ...

2. Calling all New Grad Nurses

   EmeraldStar replied to B217's topic in California

   1) 14 months (passed NCLEX in June 2013) 2) Yes 3) Received offer of employment a few weeks before graduating 4) N/A 5) ADN

3. [Med/surg] What are top 5 drugs your floor uses?

   EmeraldStar replied to icarr757's topic in New Nurse

   In addition to the meds already listed, I frequently give Sennakot or Docusate.

4. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

   EmeraldStar replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors

   It looks like a few of us are starting this fall! We should have a support group! I was originally aiming to start the RN-MSN Leadership on Oct. 1st but with how quickly the admissions process has been going, I could start Sept. 1st. I only had 2 sc...

5. San Diego California

   EmeraldStar replied to mica wykes's topic in California

   Expect mid 30s/hr. It's definitely enough for a single person to live on, even more so if you have roommates. My coworker is doing just fine renting on his own.

6. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

   EmeraldStar replied to mee9mee9's topic in ADN/BSN

   ADN: 27 yo in 2013 RN-MSN: Goal is to earn this degree by end of 2016

7. San Diego City College ADN 2014

   EmeraldStar replied to dukesmama's topic in California

   Congrats on your acceptance dukesmama! City College has a great program and boasts a very high NCLEX pass rate.

8. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

   EmeraldStar replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Geographic location - Southern California Pay rate - $35.25/hr In which area / specialty do you work? - Telemetry What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? - RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? - ADN, ACLS How many years of...

9. How many scrubs do you own?

   EmeraldStar replied to Mell101's topic in CNA/MA

   I was working per diem so I got by with only 2 sets for the first 3 months of working. I have purchased 4 more sets and 2 coordinating tops since I will be working full-time soon, which brings my total to 6 sets (or 8 outfits). I would probably own m...

10. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    EmeraldStar replied to clandestine-approach's topic in ADN/BSN

    New grad ADN working in a hospital in SoCal for $35/hr.

11. Want to schedule but NO AVAILABLE DATES?

    EmeraldStar replied to elievalkyrie's topic in NCLEX

    How often have you checked Pearson Vue for test dates? New dates can become available daily as people reschedule their exams so don't lose hope.

12. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    EmeraldStar replied to kstrac13's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I prefer the sizing and softness of Grey's Anatomy. I really wish they offered a wider range of prints. I had my heart set on buying cute prints for nursing but unfortunately, the only tops that fit me are solids.

13. CNA jobs San Diego

    EmeraldStar replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in California

    If you don't need to work immediately, then I suggest petitioning to take the CNA certification exam after you finish the first semester of nursing school. Some hospitals may be willing to consider nursing students for their CNA/PCT positions, even f...

14. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    EmeraldStar replied to EMTcap's topic in California

    My panel consisted of Mercy SD, CV and Encinitas, and I received an offer from CV DOU and Encinitas M/S. I'm leaning toward Encinitas because I prefer M/S over DOU.

15. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    EmeraldStar replied to EMTcap's topic in California

    Congrats SoCalRN and kamsmom for getting offers to the DEU! I just got a call with 2 offers for the New Grad Residency program, so the notification process has begun!!