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Agree with Nickilaughs, Jenni811 and Loque. Since you are in California it is very competative here! Even for nursing schools programs!!I also live in the southern CA area. My daughter is...

Work days on Med/Surg/Tele unit. Suppose to be 4/1 tele, 5/1 med/surg but we have been going over ratio in the last 6 months. :(

Also, some hospitals have a custody unit aka a forensic unit at others. A lockdown unit where prisoners are cared for.

Wondering which state and area that memorial hospital at that? Thanks!

Whats the difference between ANCC and AMSN certs? Anyone better than the other?

How long have you been in med/surg before you decided to take the cert?

I feel your pain, frustration and stress. Unfortunately its not going to get any better with HCAPS scoring. Real life nursing can be very disheartening after nursing school but you have to find...

Woot!! Woot!! WTG!!

Hello, Just wondering what kinds of patients are seen on a Intermediate Medical Floor. Are they transfers from ICU and then go on to a regular Med/Surg floor? Ive heard of major hospitals with...

Is going to nights a possibility? I've worked both days and nights in med/surg and it literally is two different worlds. At nights there are times where it is crazy but much, much less than during...

Just had a friend graduate May 2011 from MiraCosta CC ADN program and she highly recommends it! Wonderful and top-notch instructors and she felt well-prepared for the NCLEX! She passed!! Best of...

Don't know where you live but I think in CA you can challenge LVN exam....Call the CA LVN board. That would save you a ton of time then you could get into an LVN RN transition program...just a...

My hospital uses RES-Q Acuity Tracking software that each nurse is responsible for entering for the next shift. Throughout the day the charge nurse keeps tracks of discharges, admissions, central...

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All I have to say is BSN!!!

Could be Forensic Medical Unit aka Custody Unit.

I think she might be required to take a refresher course. I would call the WA Dept of Health which handles RN licensing. They should be able to direct her on the requirements. Best of luck!!

I did the same thing too. I was having such a hard time finding a job that I thought well it won't hurt and at least I can check out the units and get some exposure. I applied for a sitter position...

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Yes...did it after my interview too and got the position! I asked for the interviewers business card and sent it to her work email. At this point I would walk it in. Wish you the best of luck!

I think it depends on the unit you are in. For my brain sheet I googled "nursing report sheet" and a bunch of exmaples came up. I'll have to revamp mine soon too because I was working in a rehab unit...

Congrats!! If you don't mind me asking...which VA it is...some VA's are very particular in hiring ADN vs BSN due to trying to get Magnet status. I'm happy for you that you got in! Great place to...

Congrats and welcome!!:yeah:

BSN! BSN!! BSN!!!

What is the difference in scope of pratice b/w CNA1 and CNA2? I'm sure all states have CNA certifications but I have never heard of the two different certifications in some states ....:confused: