Hello_Pretty RN

Hello_Pretty has 2 years experience as a RN and specializes in CNA, LVN, RN.

Latest Activity

1. Lvn-RN 30 unit option CA

   Hello_Pretty replied to tawnyalee's topic in LPN-RN

   I went to Pasadena City College. It was a 6 week summer class and then 2 semesters. With 6 weeks break between semesters.

2. Lvn-RN 30 unit option CA

   Hello_Pretty replied to tawnyalee's topic in LPN-RN

   Since I last posted on here, I've completed my RN-LVN bridge (NOT the 30 unit option) and have almost 2 years experience under my belt. And yes, worked in the hospital for a year as well in Los Angeles. I started my BSN classes already, but in no ru...

3. Looking up patients on Facebook

   Hello_Pretty replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

   I try not to use my legal name on social media as well! Usually some variation of my name so someone can't search it.

4. Looking up patients on Facebook

   Hello_Pretty replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

   But what if your patient is a famous person? I often get famous/rich people at my workplace. I once had a model come through but I had never heard of her, googled her and saw she had millions of followers. Sometimes when a doctor sends us a VIP pat...

5. Options other than the bedside

   Hello_Pretty replied to Cgritz77's topic in General Nursing

   School nursing and public health nursing require a bachelor's. At most (not all) nursing homes in my area, the RN is the nursing supervisor (above the LVN and CNA). So they don't do hands on care. They are also used as desks nurses and admitting...

6. looking for ostomy & continence preceptors

   Hello_Pretty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Wound

   Got this email reply this morning: "Kaiser doesn’t have a contract with Web Woc to precept non-Kaiser employees. Currently we have contracts with San Jose State and Emory. I will not be able to assist you at this time. Best of luck with your pursuit...

7. looking for ostomy & continence preceptors

   Hello_Pretty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Wound

   I sent out a dozen today already! One told me she's currently not working I will need to make phone calls to hospitals near me that employ WOC Nurses (that are not listed in the directory). I have a friend that works at the Kaiser the WOC nurse is ...

8. looking for ostomy & continence preceptors

   Hello_Pretty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Wound

   I emailed a WOC nurse in Los Angeles and she said she couldn't precept me WebWOC and Kaiser Permanente (her employer) are unable to reach an agreement. I emailed WebWOC to confirm if its true. And now that they aren't with MSU anymore, maybe Kaiser...

9. CSU San Marcos Online RN-to-BSN Program on Hold, Terminated?

   Hello_Pretty replied to Elky's topic in Online Learning

   I went to the website today and the program is back on!! I signed up for information. I was going to apply to Dominguez Hills (currently requesting tuition reimbursement from my hospital). If I can get into CDUSM that would be ideal since classes are...

10. Adventist Health Bakersfield New Grad Program 2017

    Hello_Pretty replied to MirageRN's topic in California

    Wow that's crazy they're starting it in December! The new grads wouldn't have even graduated yet. I'm curious why they did that... And will they have another New Grad program in March?

11. Versant or the money?

    Hello_Pretty replied to Aloha RN3's topic in Career Support

    I'm assuming she stayed in the Bay. BTW $34 in central California is more like $70 versus Bay area pay. Rent is dirt cheap in central California . San Francisco has the highest rent in the country. And $50 isn't double $34 so when you compare cost ...

12. California Nursing!!

    Hello_Pretty replied to angjam's topic in Career Support

    Most hospitals won't even look at your app unless you have a BSN (whether or not the hospital is magnet).

13. First travel offer in LTC

    Hello_Pretty replied to strawberryluv's topic in Travel

    In CA, LTACH has ratio of 5:1 or 4:1 if on Tele. LTC is a different story. Some use RNs as floor nurse overseeing 20-35 patients (up to 50 at night). Others use LVNs on the floor, and have an RN supervisor overseeing the floor.

14. First travel offer in LTC

    Hello_Pretty replied to strawberryluv's topic in Travel

    An LTC RN in Los Angeles should earn $35 MINIMUM. Santa Maria is a lower COL but still expensive when compared to the Central Valley. Remember, you should also not be spending more than 1/3 your income on housing. Check Craigslist or find a short...

15. New Grad LPN Feeling Discouraged

    Hello_Pretty replied to sarahrose1994's topic in LPN/LVN

    At my first SNF job, I had a printout of all the resident's names and room numbers. I'd have colored pens and would indicate which ones had crushed meds, g-tubes, accuchecks, etc. I really like the list BSNbeDONE gave you. So take that and tweak i...