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Hi there.. I was hoping to take the Wound Care week long class in Santa Clara next week but with my work schedule as crazy as it is, I'm going to have to wait till November. Would anyone like...

Is there a difference between a cordis and triple lumen catheter or is the terminology used interchangeably? I thought there was a difference but maybe I'm wrong. Would like some feedback from...

I currently work in a small not for profit hospital which has a contract with Kaiser. So we basically take non-Kaiser and Kaiser patients. Some of the nurses have been interviewing at Kaiser and...

Hi there! How is the parking at Kaiser San Francisco for their employees? I will be working a night shift 2130-0700 shift-- will I be able to find parking at the hospital at 11:30 PM ; do they...

Congrats to those of you who made it through the cut! There were over 700 applicants for the handful of positions posted. I am a previous Versant graduate of Dameron Critical Care Unit! We are a...

Hi there.. I'm hoping someone out there can help me. Does anyone happen to know if Regis University in Colorado school is accredited or recognized in the state of California? I'm an RN and am...

Good luck! It's like that in California. I was just hired on through a hospital that has a Versant Program! One of 14 positions out of 500 applicants! Hiring managers are telling me that it's not...

I just got hired at a hospital in California which has their new grad RN's go through the Versant program. I'm very excited- heard a lot of positive things about the Versant program. Here's a web...

I purchased Mosbys and Saunders NCLEX review for NCLEX and studied it mid-way through my nursing program- was scoring in the 60's-70. In my last quarter of nursing, I signed up for Kaplan online and...

..curious, is it true they were only considering applicants with BSN's? Those of you who received calls for interviews, do you have your BSN?

Hi there.. I'm getting a start on studying for the CCRN. I've been reading threads about the videos from Laura Gasparis but from what I've read her videos are a little dated. Does anyone know if...

After three interviews (which started mid-July) at Dameron, I was offered a position into their 2010 Fall Versant Program this week! I'm so excited because the competition was stiff! I'm running...

I graduated end of March '10, sat for boards beginning of May '10 and passed! I didn't realize how tough it would be to find a new grad position close to home! I live in California (Bay Area) so...

I'm a new grad who was just offered a full time ICU new grad position. I'll be working nights and am excited! Any words of wisdom for a newbie working nights? Planning to purchase black-out duette...

I purchased the MBT- sapatu. I have to admit they aren't the most attractive nursing shoes and my reasons for purchasing them wasn't to lose weight. I purchased them because I was getting back pain...

I purchased a pair of MBT (Sapatu). They are the MOST COMFORTABLE nursing shoes I've worn. I work on an ICU floor and work 12's. I managed to find them on clearance through Footwearetc.com for...

...curious, what is the going new grad salary for RN's in Northern California?

..so my interview at Dameron Hospital went well and it looks like I'll be called back for a second round of interviews next week. I found out that they want a 3 year commitment if I get hired. It was...

Hi there.. Nope no word from Washington and my status shows it as being that my application was forwarded to the manager. It's been a while and I know that their program begins in September. ...

Oh, so disheartened. From what I can tell, most of these new grad positions are already slated for someone. Either they precepted there or schools have their clinicals there. Unfortunately, our...

That's great news! What state are you in?

Ouch! Found out through HR this afternoon that Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA received over 700 applicants for their RN new grad program! It will be weeks before anyone gets a response!

Hi.. Anyone out there apply to Washington (Fremont, CA) Hospital for their new grad program beginning Fall '10? I applied and it says that my application has been forwarded to the hiring manager. ...

Crazy question but do the CEU's expire at any given point -- I'm in California. PatientAdv :nurse:

Uhhhh... Skin is a barrier.. you touched it for a few seconds? Basic A&P and use your nursing judgement. I think it's safe to say that the baby and you are okay.