iwannabeanurse06

iwannabeanurse06 specializes in Bring on the babies!.

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1. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to suzanne4's topic in Registration

   Hello, Background: My husband is a Tanzanian citizen, US green card holder & is in education. In about 3yrs we would like to go to Tanzania so that we can expose our kids to their TZ culture and family. I have been 3 times, twice with our childre...

2. How much is your pay?

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new grad that works 12hr night shifts in the SF Bay area: Base pay is 42.92/hr. With night diff it's 50.65 + wknd diff when I work every other.

3. What to do while waiting for a job

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to RNLola035's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats on passing the NCLEX & your pregnancy! I think a good new grad program (hopefully) will teach you what you need to know for the job. Between looking for a job and cooking a baby you'll probably be plenty busy & you deserve the downti...

4. Any new grads hired in NICU?

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to LyndseyER's topic in NICU

   i'm a new grad & am orienting to a level II nicu. i did a senior preceptorship in a level III nicu. it's only day 3 and am still in training class so we'll see what the floor has in store for me!

5. I nned some advice very DOWN IN THE DUMPS

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like you are depressed Correct me if I'm wrong. I don't have any personal experience but just wanted to reach out and give you some support. Here are some questions that may or may not help you....Is it possible to transfer to another un...

6. Entitled Generation

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

   I am surprised by this post. Though I haven't read the whole threat I just wanted to say that I graduated in May & we were told NOT to expect a day shift! We were repeatedly told weekends, evenings & nights by the school and potential employ...

7. Night shifts.. moms with young kids..?

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to lvmama's topic in General Nursing

   I have a 3yo & will be workig 3-12hr nites/wk. My DH is dropping off our DS at daycare/preschool & then I'll be able to pick him up in the afternoon after I've slept! Sleep is so necessary!! I gotta get it otherwise I'll be a total mess! Thi...

8. "1 Year" Anniversary in Two Days: My Experiences

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to EnigmaticParadigm's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats to all! Just a note on pay. In Northern California new grads start approximately at $40/hr days, $44 pms, $48 nights. At six months most places bump you to staff nurse II and the pay goes up around $4. So working 12hr nite shifts 3x p/wk wi...

9. Another 1 year anniversary

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to remmy3's topic in New Nurse

   Congratulations!! All your hard work has paid off. Give yourself some credit. After what you've been though, I'm sure you know ALOT!!!! :balloons: ps) good luck with school too!

10. I'm done too

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to Imafloat's topic in New Nurse

    thanks for the glimpse into my future! i start in an intermediate nicu next month. congrats on completing your first year and here's to your next! :cheers:

11. Please describe the hiring process

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to luv4nursing's topic in New Nurse

    Hi, I'm a new grad to & just got my first job. My best advice is be persistent. Try to find out if the Jan program is full or not. If it isn't, then call the nurse manager directly if you can. Maybe you can squeeze in some interviews before the p...

12. jjust need a hug

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to metfan's topic in New Nurse

    (((((((hugs))))))) all will end well!

13. 6-Week VS. 18-Week New Grad RN Training

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to nurseJ88's topic in New Nurse

    I too had to make this decision! Except I was choosing between a 4wk, maybe 5 if I "needed it" orientation vs a 20wk Versant (both in critical care!!). Needless to say I picked Versant even though it's a 45min commute! Good luck with your decision.

14. Samuel Merritt ABSN Intensity Questions

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to scoobysnax's topic in California

    I graduated from ABSN-SF & we only had 1 take home exam throughout the entire program so my experience was very different! For me it was pretty intense. Class 2 days a week & clinical 2-3 days depending on if they were 8 or 12 hr shifts. We a...

15. Age you will/were graduated?

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I was 32, graduated May 07.