CharcoalRN

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1. Who Here "Floats" to Other Units

   CharcoalRN replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

   We have float pool RN's who are trained to float to all the unit of our hospital, but that doesn't change us Staff RN's from floating. I work med/surg/tele and only float to the other med/surg/tele floor. My hospital won't send a RN to a unit if they...

2. Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

   CharcoalRN replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work 8hr/5 days and I hate it. Here is what my schedule looks like: Work M-T-W-TH, off F, work Sat-Sun-M, off T, work W-TH-F off the weekend. Repeat. Having one day off at a time is not a way to recover from the work week. Working 4 days in a row ...

3. school has no preceptorship?

   CharcoalRN replied to nrsshrk's topic in General Students

   My school didn't offer a preceptorship and I will start my first job as a new grad nurse next week. They definitely asked all of us interviewees about our preceptorships during the first round of interviews, and at first I really felt like I was at a...

4. What's the longest you would commute for a job??

   CharcoalRN replied to max66's topic in General Nursing

   I start next week and my commute is 1 hr, without traffic. Although, there is ALWAYS traffic so it'll be more like 1 1/2-2 hrs. Blah, looks like I'll be moving closer, I'd be willing to do 45 mins.

5. Washington Hospital - Residency Program of Fremont, CA

   CharcoalRN replied to AAVA's topic in New Nurse

   LizzoRN- It's not my place to say anything about what that message means, but what I can tell you is: They received 700 applications, already interviewed 60 people in a first interview, of which they narrowed down to about 30 people and already inter...

6. Washington Hospital - Residency Program of Fremont, CA

   CharcoalRN replied to AAVA's topic in New Nurse

   Not yet... although they said we should get a phone call this week either way

7. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

   CharcoalRN replied to nicrn7's topic in California

   They are doing interviews this week. I also know they got 700 applications and are only interviewing 60 people for 12 spots.

8. UCSF New Grad Program

   CharcoalRN replied to nmh586's topic in New Nurse

   I posted this in the other UCSF new grad thread... but just in case... So for those of us who have not been contacted, don't be deterred just yet... I called and actually got a hold of a NR from UCSF in regards to the training program today. She info...

9. UCSF RN Residency 2011

   CharcoalRN replied to passionlove's topic in California

   So for those of us who have not been contacted, don't be deterred just yet... I called and actually got a hold of a NR from UCSF in regards to the training program today. She informed me that they are still in the middle of contacting people, and tha...

10. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    CharcoalRN replied to nicrn7's topic in California

    Hey nicrn7 I replied to the PM, but I don't actually see it in my "sent" folder. Let me know if you got it

11. I think I might be moving across the country for my first RN job...

    CharcoalRN replied to anissaamadea's topic in New Nurse

    I moved from the Bay Area to Philly for nursing school. Yes, it is lonely and sad and the readjustment to a new area took awhile, but I did make great friends. It sounds like you have a plan set out, help from your mom when you move, family already i...

12. New Grad in SF Bay Area

    CharcoalRN replied to fireline's topic in New Nurse

    I use indeed.com for my job search. Also, I go to the actual websites of the hospitals I want to work at, they usually have postings for jobs that aren't advertised elsewhere.

13. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    CharcoalRN replied to nicrn7's topic in California

    Okay good. I used my father's address as well (I live in the Bay Area, he just happened to be closer to the hospital) if I get the job, I plan on moving closer. My scenario is the opposite of you, I went to nursing school in Philly and I'm now back ...

14. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    CharcoalRN replied to nicrn7's topic in California

    Thanks nicrn7, I have a question for you, I noticed that you are located in Pittsburgh... is that correct? I know that a lot of these new grad programs will usually only contact applicants who are located nearby (ie Washington Hospital). Not all hosp...

15. Quick question re: thank you cards

    CharcoalRN replied to StillSeeking's topic in General Nursing

    Similarly, last week I sent a Thank You note to all the staff on the unit I interviewed with, the unit was small and the unit clerk liked me and said she would pass it onto the appropriate people. Not a lot of people even send out thank you notes, so...