Katalina511

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1. March 2012 CHLA RN Residency Program

   Katalina511 replied to savexpigoo's topic in California

   Hi, I have a 2nd interview for the PICU this week. They said for the PICU, there are 11 applicants for 2nd interviews and 6 positions for this unit. I think you're right, it varies by unit. Good luck everyone!

2. PICO process

   Katalina511 replied to marinalissa's topic in Student Assist

   Just gave you some info on your thread in the General Nursing Student section. Hope it helps!

3. PICO

   Katalina511 replied to marinalissa's topic in General Students

   Hi there! I've done several evidence based research papers in nursing school using PICOs. The PICO is basically the fundamental question that you are going to research and try to answer. It stands for: P: Population/disease (i.e. age group, gender, e...

4. March 2012 CHLA RN Residency Program

   Katalina511 replied to savexpigoo's topic in California

   I had my preliminary interview on the 15th. (They're really nice and it isn't too bad.) My first choice is the PICU, and I'm from the Bay Area. They said that they're doing preliminary interviews through Nov 28, then calling people about the second i...

5. Phoenix Childrens Hospital New Grad Program

   Katalina511 replied to johnnyarei's topic in Arizona

   Hey thanks for the heads up! I've been looking on their site regularly, and for some reason can't find the application. I'd appreciate any help! Thank you!

6. NEW GRAD, giving FLU SHOTS for the first time....

   Katalina511 replied to studentkj's topic in New Nurse

   *yes, I did mean pinch the deltoid! That's what lack of sleep and too much studying will get you!

7. Children's Medical Center Dallas

   Katalina511 replied to smvtx23's topic in Texas

   Good to know, thank you! I'll just keep checking and see.

8. Children's Medical Center Dallas

   Katalina511 replied to smvtx23's topic in Texas

   Anyone know if this RN internship application has already passed? I have been checking their website regularly, but maybe I already missed the window to apply.

9. Transcripts: California BRN

   Katalina511 replied to sfnursetobe's topic in NCLEX

   I am wondering about the transcripts from other schools too. I'm guessing I'm supposed to have them sent as prereqs and GE courses do "reflect the degree awarded." Does anyone know if it's okay to have these past transcripts sent before my graduation...

10. NEW GRAD, giving FLU SHOTS for the first time....

    Katalina511 replied to studentkj's topic in New Nurse

    I've helped at several flu clinics and was taught that there is no need to aspirate. Also, I assume you're not actually injecting 3ml, right? We usually do 0.5ml and 3ml sounds like a lot. If the person is skinny, "pinch" up their biceps muscle to se...

11. What is your school's dropout rate?

    Katalina511 replied to Dre2416's topic in General Students

    My class started with 24 students (very small program) and we will be graduating with 22. One student who dropped out also worked full time and had a child, so just couldn't do the scheduling, etc.

12. Residency Programs

    Katalina511 replied to Katalina511's topic in General Students

    First off, thanks for the honest responses- that's exactly what I was hoping for. I'm 24 and do realize I'd be a more valuable nurse abroad with some experience under my belt. I didn't know about the contract and huge fee if you break it. I'm trying ...

13. Residency Programs

    Katalina511 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Just a quick question about RN residency programs for new grads- Is it pretty much expected that if you get into one, it will lead to a job once you've completed the program? I think a program like this would be wonderful for new grad experience, but...

14. Residency Programs

    Katalina511 posted a topic in General Students

    Just a quick question about RN residency programs for new grads- Is it pretty much expected that if you get into one, it will lead to a job once you've completed the program? I think a program like this would be wonderful for new grad experience, but...

15. Has anyone volunteered abroad?

    Katalina511 replied to raynbabe07's topic in General Students

    My host family was GREAT! I was the only student in the house (full house, like 10 people in the family ages 2-80!). I think a few other students had 2 students to a host family, but typically it was 1 student to 1 family. It was literally $1,000 fo...