EnigmaticParadigm

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1. "1 Year" Anniversary in Two Days: My Experiences

   EnigmaticParadigm posted a topic in New Nurse

   This is pretty much how my first year in nursing went. Hopefully it will help those that are dreading the first 365 day journey: Graduated on 12/16/06 in California. Was hired to ICU two days later. Took a good week off to basically drink coffee, ...

2. I guess its official....

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in New Nurse

   That is a damn good HESI score. I got straight A's in nursing school and I think I only got a 920 (I'm shaking my fist at Pediatrics right now over the Internet). With that HESI score you should plow through the NCLEX no problem. NCLEX took me ab...

3. Recently graduated, failed test, can't find a job

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to marciella's topic in New Nurse

   I worked under my IP License in ICU for almost two months before taking the NCLEX in California. Guess it depends on the area.

4. Best Corrections Trauma Story and/or "Man Down" Story

   EnigmaticParadigm posted a topic in Correctional

   Never any new threads in this section . Anyways, what is your favorite trauma and/or "man down" story? Mine would be either the 72 year old man with an AICD that was reapeatedly firing (throwing him into wide complex vtach then shocking him out of i...

5. This year's New Grads.. How much did you start with?

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

   Went from $24.75/ hour when I started in January. I'm up to ~$46.00/ hour now (after a small raise; different nursing field). This is living in Kern County, CA.

6. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

   People say I'm full of "chit."

7. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Career Support

   There are SO many kinds of nursing, saying that "nursing" in general is a poor field to get into is not being intellectually honest. Want to be an occupational nurse for Budweiser? Sure. Want to be an elementary school nurse? No prob. Want to help ...

8. Malpractice Insurance: Having your own policy is a NECESSITY

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

   I'll echo the sentiments of NSO. Small price to pay each year for the piece of mind. I work hard for my toys; I don't want some lawyer taking them .

9. Starting RN Wages?

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in the same boat as Sheri. I got hired on at CDCR as well, and I won't lie: it was for the money. The fact that I love my job turned out to be a definate plus. There are several nurses who work four or five 16 hour days/ week and will make ove...

10. Relationship between Officers and Medical

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to shell911rn's topic in Correctional

    Our PLATA officers rule. Very, very helpful. Everything is a team effort; you help them, they help you.

11. Prison Nursing....Is it safe?

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to kanidoit2's topic in Correctional

    I feel very safe at my prison, but I do a lot of common sense things to increase that feeling: Never turn your back on an inmate; dont let them walk behind you on the way to the blood pressure machine, dont turn your back as you dispose of sharps, et...

12. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a Correctional RN at one of the State of California's prisons. I run one of the "yard" clinics (one of five) during the day shift (0600 to 1400). There are approximately 200 inmates per building and six buildings total...1200 inmates to o...

13. My California CDC experiences thus far.

    EnigmaticParadigm posted a topic in Correctional

    Hello all, Well, where to start? I am a recent "new grad" who got my foundation in the ICU. I learned all the basics, mastered content, delved into the science, and came out alive. However, I wasn't very content. My fiance' works at a state pris...

14. Dating for Men in Nursing/Nursing School

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to Raymond CA's topic in Male Students

    "Never dip your pen in the company ink..."

15. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in New Nurse

    Do you paint all groups with that broad brush of generalizations? I would say more, but I can see you must be having a hard time with unknown issues, so I will refrain. Breathe deep, follow directions, don't cause waves, pass classes, graduate, and...