Rockhopper

Rockhopper has 10 years experience and specializes in Tele.

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1. Help! How do I sign my name??

   Rockhopper replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   Although you worked hard to get your BS, it is not completely relevant to your work as a nurse. I have a BS in science and went back to school to get my MSN. I work as a staff nurse in a hospital and usually just sign [First initial] [Last Name], RN....

2. Upsetting Day with a side of Ethics issues.

   Rockhopper replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry to hear about this. Anti-gay discrimination really gets under my skin. It's not right. The guy was assaulted & I'm glad that someone called the cops on the attacker. If you don't speak up, would you regret it? However, if you do speak ...

3. CEUs for first year after licensure

   Rockhopper replied to Zordon's topic in New Nurse

   CEs aren't required for new licenses for the 1st renewal. http://www.rn.ca.gov/licensees/lic-renewal.shtml (copied & pasted from above website) Continuing Education All RNs in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are re...

4. What are your "I'm a nurse, I can do this (totally unrelated)" things?

   Rockhopper replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

   I can clean up pts with c-diff, constant diarrhea, etc. I can do enemas, deal with impactions, etc. I have no prob with blood, stage 4 pressure ulcers, wounds, drains, etc. I can talk about it all when I'm eating too. I can't clean the cat's litterb...

5. How to prevnt Medication Administration Errors

   Rockhopper replied to NurseMike9111's topic in Safety

   Pat, LOL, I like kidding suggestion #1. Thanks for the laugh!

6. Anyone working as a Clinical Nurse Leader?

   Rockhopper replied to Livenlearn's topic in California

   Aside from the VA, the only other hospital system hiring CNLs in Cal are Providence hospitals. http://www.providence.org/home/default.htm. I don't know anything about them though. The role of the CNL has been implemented in Florida & some other E...

7. California nurses--- Do you REALLY get to eat meals?

   Rockhopper replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in California

   12 hr shifts should have a minimum of two 15s (although our CNA contract says we are allowed three 15s) and one 30. Most ppl "voluntarily" take only a 15 & a 30. I try to take the 2nd 15 but it's not always feasible since the lunch/break RN can't...

8. How to Report Graduate-Entry MSN on Resume

   Rockhopper replied to vernonleon's topic in New Nurse

   I had something like this on my resume which showed I was not a nurse already. Hope this helps. Objective: To obtain a position in a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse New Graduate Training Program Education/Certificates: School Name, Program Name, M...

9. In the beginning do ADN's get paid as much as BSN's?

   Rockhopper replied to jagsterr's topic in New Nurse

   In Northern California, there's no pay difference between ADN & BSN at most hospitals, unless the hospital wants to attain Magnet status (then, they'll want to hire BSNs). However, if you're interested in management, a BSN will give you the advan...

10. The Nursing Program that Lied

    Rockhopper replied to **new!!'s topic in New Nurse

    That really sucks about College of Morris...however, I don't think you should give up on the College of New Rochelle. Out here in San Francisco, the community colleges are harder to get into than some of the BSN/MSN programs - only because the commun...

11. SF Bay area ICU questions

    Rockhopper replied to VegasNurse05's topic in California

    Depends upon your level of experience....Can't speak for Stanford but Kaiser's base pay in the Bay Area for RN I ( The most family friendly place in SF is Noe Valley - lots of strollers & dogs on 24th street. It's usually too cold for the strolle...

12. Do New Grads Have To Be Hired Vs. Staff Nurse I?

    Rockhopper replied to Jazzy_nurse_SF's topic in California

    Yes, you can apply to hospitals as an RN I being a new grad. The main difference between being a new grad and an RN I is that new grads theoretically get a structured program introducing them to the hospital, such as hours with their other new grads ...

13. Anyone waiting for their test results for more than 2wks etc.

    Rockhopper replied to ksas4ever's topic in NCLEX

    I waited 2 weeks and I passed. I had to keep calling the BRN about missing paperwork though. If it makes you feel any better...when I drove up to Sac to drop off an updated transcript (my school had sent it without posting my degree on it), there a ...

14. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    Rockhopper replied to FNPhopeful's topic in New Nurse

    I had some great professors who really care about their students and about developing competent nurses. It is evident that they love teaching and it is a rewarding experience for them. It was very easy to develop trust with them and to learn from the...

15. recommendation letters addressed to?

    Rockhopper replied to LadyQT's topic in New Nurse

    What one of my professor's did was really convenient...she emailed me the letter of rec and put her electronic signature on it (the e-signature was simply her name in a cursive font)...that way I could modify the addressee with each job that I applie...