lala_rn09

lala_rn09 specializes in PACU.

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1. Bay area new grad programs 2010

   lala_rn09 replied to Sarahlynn's topic in New Nurse

   volunteering is being highly recommended if you cant find a job.. im sure you didnt pick the wrong vocation if you loved nursing its well worth the wait :0)

2. Bay area new grad programs 2010

   lala_rn09 replied to Sarahlynn's topic in New Nurse

   its not easy out there, im in the bay area and it took me 11 months post grad to find a job here and im still only working part time in an outpatient surgery center. remember that any experience is better than no experience, i was trying SNF's and ev...

3. Mistake??

   lala_rn09 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

   im in outpatient surgery too and i love it, i sit and interact with my patients and families both pre- and post-op, a few give me hugs afterwards and say thank you and it really gives me that "im a nurse" feeling, it was total chance that i stumbled ...

4. To you nurses <3

   lala_rn09 replied to Dreams2BeRN's topic in General Nursing

   wow! that brought chills and tears :0) so sweet, thank you, it reminded me of all the little things that mean so much! and happy Nurses week

5. is nursing fun for you?

   lala_rn09 replied to princess007's topic in General Nursing

   it can be so stressful and frustrating sometimes .. but its those 5 min (sometimes less) conversations i get with my patients.. and the laughs and heartfelt talks and moments you can have with them and their families :redpinkhe... it doesnt always ha...

6. Survey For My Senior Project! Please Take a Few Minutes to Answer These 5 Questions

   lala_rn09 replied to Formyseniorproject's topic in General Nursing

   1. How long have you been a nurse? 1 year 2. What motivated you to choose nursing as a profession? Its an amazing profession with lots of room for growth 3. What branch of nursing did you choose? PACU 4. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?...

7. California Board of Nursing? CA nurses HELP

   lala_rn09 replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

   i had to take oral and written communications classes in order to get into my nursing program...

8. ACLS Certification

   lala_rn09 replied to bhrusa09's topic in General Nursing

   i did my NRP online but did a one hour skill check off with the instructor... it was very legit and really nice... i could learn at my own speed and really have time to make sure i understood the material... i just found out i needed my ACLS within a...

9. New RN applying for Jobs

   lala_rn09 replied to NursieN's topic in General Nursing

   I just got my first job and i have had my license since july 09... in order to get ahead i would say get all your certifications cause everyone else is... (BLS, ACLS, PALS etc..) and i ended up going to hospitals and trying to talk directly to recrui...

10. John muir concord new grad program 2010

    lala_rn09 replied to boochica's topic in California

    i got called on Thursday to make an appt for an interview, mine is Friday :0) keep your head up it still may happen!!

11. New Grads/No Job - Check this out-Transition into Nursing

    lala_rn09 replied to elprup's topic in California

    wow thank you for sharing... this sounds really good considering i have been out of school since May 09 :0(

12. To the new grads.......

    lala_rn09 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    thats awesome! glad your so comfy finally :0) unfortunately not all of us have even found a job yet either... haha thanks for encouragement i cant wait to be in the situation you are in!

13. what medical drama would you be cast in as a nurse?

    lala_rn09 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    im totally addicted to Greys Anatomy (i even have the scrubs that say Seattle Grace... been to the house in Seattle they film at etc...) so def that one.. and i would push for the nurses to have a bigger role instead of being in the background.. just...

14. Recent Nursing Test Question

    lala_rn09 replied to Murgy's topic in General Nursing

    i remember in school the instructors always telling me if it was on the exam then i had an order for it. I would almost say ABX, tylenol, wound care, sponge. ABX will help with the infection which can be a source of the fever, but you still need to g...

15. Nursing themed "stuff"

    lala_rn09 replied to AHeartLikeHis's topic in General Nursing

    i always look at Cafepress.com they always have fun stuff..