rnmama999

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1. New Grad leaving NYC RN jobs to pursue CALI job?

   rnmama999 replied to kobebryant's topic in California

   I've lived in the SF Bay Area my whole life and we use the term "Cali" here. No big deal lol.

2. nclex third timers only please

   rnmama999 replied to carvit3308's topic in NCLEX

   Hi there! I used to tutor students that have failed the nclex. Try to stick to just ONE review book. I recommend Kaplan. Using two or more may confuse you. I hate to say it but nursing isn't for everyone. Not everyone has the ability to critically th...

3. RNs leaving Nursing?

   rnmama999 replied to RN 12/12's topic in Career Support

   Hi there! After 3 years of working on the floor I decided that cleaning up blood, poop, pee, vomit, spit, mucus, and god knows what else was not for me. I left the floor and now do cosmetic/aesthetic nursing (Botox, lip injections, etc) and am loving...

4. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

   rnmama999 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

   "There is no such thing as a stupid question...only stupid people asking questions." Lol!

5. Working in a laser surgery center

   rnmama999 replied to NewRN01's topic in Aesthetics

   Take the laser job! I am loving it!!! Plus we get discounts on txs lol

6. New grads Need Not Apply

   rnmama999 replied to elisiah's topic in New Nurse

   There is a theory about the entry level RN wage at hospitals decreasing due to "obamacare." I think many new grad will shift their preference from acute care to outpatient/home health nursing...

7. Anyone go from teaching to nursing?

   rnmama999 replied to parothdsuenva's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I wasn't a teacher but I tutored nursing students while finishing my program and continued to tutor when I started working as an RN. I found it very challenging! Here I was tutoring these students "by the book" and working while breaking all the rule...

8. Feline Dissection

   rnmama999 replied to ComeTogether's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Those cats are there to help you! Try not to let your feelings get in the way or else you'd have a tough time passing the class :-)

9. Starting nursing school- new baby! help!

   rnmama999 replied to anilea's topic in Pre-Nursing

   As an RN and also a mother, I believe that babies need their mother. Once you start school you may not have enough time to care for your little ones. Push nursing school a year or two if you can. The job market for new grads is terrible right now and...

10. Cost of BSN

    rnmama999 replied to p.xochil's topic in ADN/BSN

    Please don't do it. You will be stuck with the thousands of new grads here in CA all competing for a job. I have known people from my graduating class of 2008 who still cannot find an RN position and have given up entirely.

11. Nontraditional Nursing Jobs?

    rnmama999 replied to piggypop's topic in Job Hunt

    I am an Aesthetic RN and loving it! My dream is to open up my own Med Spa or Plastic Surgery office :-)

12. Sutter Health RN pay scale

    rnmama999 replied to Cammack, RN's topic in California

    Not sure about Auburn but Sutter Bay Area hospitals pay $50 -$60 depending on experience and shift differential. Good luck with the move!

13. Moving to Bay Area-concerned about jobs! Advice please.

    rnmama999 replied to bjp3RN's topic in California

    Like PP said, stay in PICU as long as possible. It is tough here in the Bay Area. Lots of nurses are getting laid off plus you have a lot of competition. Even experienced nurses are having trouble finding jobs.

14. New grad trying hard not to give up...

    rnmama999 replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Hunt

    Just keep truckin! It could take 1 or 5 years but you will land a job eventually.

15. I Did Not Make It In :(

    rnmama999 replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing

    12th grade? That is beyond basic! Lmao! High School content! What you're describing sounds very much like the selection process at the LVN school I attended. My understanding is that you did not score high enough on the assessment test, wore a blouse...