puppyluvRN

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1. Why did you choose to be an ICU Nurse?

   puppyluvRN replied to al3x117's topic in Critical

   I work in a MICU/SICU and once had a pt walk into the unit to thank me for caring for him. I was amazed to see my once intubated, very difficult to sedate pt walk and tell me he was going home. I have grown to love critical care and cannot imagine do...

2. CCRN tips

   puppyluvRN posted a topic in Critical

   Hi, I am a nurse working in a med/surg and cardiac ICU. Do you have any tips on taking the CCRN? My goal is to take it early this year. Thanks

3. LA county hiring process

   puppyluvRN replied to puppyluvRN's topic in Job Hunt

   One of the hospitals was interviewing for periop last march and they hired a traveller which means there might be a position there for you! Best of luck

4. LA county hiring process

   puppyluvRN replied to puppyluvRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi! I applied in October of last year and was actually already working in another hospital when the county called me to schedule for the exam last March. So about 5 months from application to testing. After I took the test, after 2 weeks nurse recrui...

5. LA county hiring process

   puppyluvRN posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hi, I recently accepted a position at an LA county hospital and just got cleared for my live scan and physical exam. Occupational health informed me that I have been cleared, and I am just waiting on HR to contact me. I've heard varying lengths of ti...

6. can't decide between 2 job offers

   puppyluvRN replied to puppyluvRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all of your input! I accepted ICU and will let the other hospital know. Either way I am so excited to start! :)

7. can't decide between 2 job offers

   puppyluvRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I applied and got 2 offers from 2 different hospitals that are in the same hospital system. One is in a tele floor at their main hospital (600 beds) while the other is in an icu at their sister hospital (400 beds). The main hospital is 1.5 hrs aw...

8. How to handle working nights x3, days x2?

   puppyluvRN posted a topic in Ambulatory

   Hi all, I currently work 3 nights/week at a hospital and I do enjoy my job and love how challenging it is. My hospital has plenty of opportunities and incentives for picking up extra shifts and the pay is good; however, I have been looking for a part...

9. Charles Drew University...FNP program 2016

   puppyluvRN replied to misha8210's topic in NP Students

   I'm interested in applying as well. But not til next year probably

10. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    puppyluvRN replied to zornzo's topic in California

    @Happyful thank you! What part of California are you moving to? If you will be in LA, we probably will run into each other! :)

11. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    puppyluvRN replied to zornzo's topic in California

    Oh man, I hope yours comes out soon! Did you apply for temp? I just got my temp license today!!!

12. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    puppyluvRN replied to zornzo's topic in California

    I called them early this week, they said to call in another 3.5 weeks. My app status just says pending on the breeze site now. Have you spoken with them?

13. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    puppyluvRN replied to zornzo's topic in California

    Knowing how complicated the BRN can be, I would call them just to be sure. If you call and your call gets dropped, just keep calling until you get ahold of a live person. The lady I spoke with was very nice.

14. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    puppyluvRN replied to zornzo's topic in California

    @Happyful I'm already in CA. Los Angeles to be exact. My family is here so I am trying to get a job here

15. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    puppyluvRN replied to zornzo's topic in California

    I barely made it, haha. Thanks and good luck to you too!