NightWatch

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1. First major error.

   NightWatch posted a topic in Med-Surg

   I've been working as a nurse in California for almost 1 year. My nurse tech notified me that he was unable to get a temperature on my patient. It was a busy shift. I made a mental note to assess later. I wasn't until I got home and was called by my m...

2. How hard is it to get a hospital job anywhere in the country

   NightWatch replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Job Hunt

   I'm located in Florida. Hospitals here are constantly hiring due to high turn-over rates. I'm from out of state and was interviewed and hired within 1 week of applying. The cost of living here can be lower depending on where you are now.

3. Can I purchase Botox for personal use?

   NightWatch posted a topic in Aesthetics

   I suffer from TMJ issues leading the jaw tension, pain, masseter hyper trophy. Rather than spending time thousands each year at the doctors office/medical spa, is it possible to buy Botox legally for personal use? I know the regulations vary from sta...

4. Are non-healthcare references useful?

   NightWatch posted a topic in Professionalism

   I'm currently working at my first nursing job at a med-surg unit. I can count on my preceptor to be a good reference. I'm considering volunteering at animal shelters/food pantries/other non-healthcare areas in order make connections and find referenc...

5. Moving out of state for first time, what to do?

   NightWatch posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm preparing to move from California to Florida for my first job and unsure of what I need to do. Currently, I'm living with my parents. I'm planning on driving there by myself with just clothing since my car is so small. The furthest I've driven is...

6. How to endorse license from CA to FL?

   NightWatch posted a topic in General Nursing

   I applied for Florida RN license through endorsement two days ago. I haven't heard anything back or gotten any instructions. I believe I will need to get fingerprints done. Do I do that now or wait until I get instructions? What other steps do I need...

7. Orlando Health/ Dr. P. Philips Hospital new graduate nursing program?

   NightWatch posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone been accepted into Orlando Health System/ Dr. P. Philips Hospital new grad program? How do you like working there? How long is the contract? What's the nurse to patient ratio like? Any info would be helpful. Do far I believe that med/surg...

8. Is it OK to contact recruiter?

   NightWatch replied to jlkhorn's topic in General Nursing

   My friend works as an ICU New Grad RN in Orlando. I believe she makes around $25 per hour, not including night and weekend differential.

9. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

   NightWatch replied to NightWatch's topic in Career Support

   Hi Everyone. Thank you so much for your advice. After much thinking, I decided to quit Starbucks. There were too many schedule conflicts that didn't allow me to fully pursue nursing, like having time to attend job fairs. For now, I'll just have to fi...

10. when to start studying for NCLEX

    NightWatch replied to Graduation2016's topic in Student Assist

    My recommendation is to start studying even before you graduate. Many of my classmates took and passed the NCLEX within weeks of graduation. Most of them found new grad positions not too long after that. It really depends on how you pace yourself and...

11. Head to Toe Assessment

    NightWatch replied to erickz623's topic in Student Assist

    This is my full head to toe assessment that I used during clinical. My instructor was able to do all of this in less than 10 minutes. I would probably take 10-15 minutes. Neuro LOC/AAO x3 balance/gait/coordination sensory/thought process PERRLA Crani...

12. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

    NightWatch posted a topic in Career Support

    Any advice would be much appreciated. I don't know what to do. I feel trapped and anxious. I'm 6 months post-grad in Southern California. I've have been applying to jobs in CA for the past 2 months with no responses so far. Due to tight finances, I t...

13. How's training/orientation for a regular RN job?

    NightWatch replied to NightWatch's topic in General Nursing

    The reason I ask is because I've been unsuccessful in getting interviews for new grad programs within California. I noticed some regular RN positions say "1 year preferred" and some don't have any experience requirement at all. I was wondering it it'...

14. How's training/orientation for a regular RN job?

    NightWatch posted a topic in General Nursing

    New grad here. I was wondering how long/in-depth the training/orientation process is for a regular RN position? Is there a grace period where you're paired with a preceptor and gradually oriented to the unit? Or are you expected to be independent and...

15. Should I apply for out of state license before applying to jobs?

    NightWatch posted a topic in Career Support

    I'm a California new grad RN. I've applied to a number of out of state new grad programs and have gotten rejection emails from most. I notice that for most of the job requirements, it says "MUST BE LICENSED IN ______ or COMPACT WITH MULTI-STATE PRIVI...