StayingCalm BSN, RN

StayingCalm has 11 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Ambulatory.

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1. San Fran Salary

   StayingCalm replied to kmjp's topic in California

   Correct! I joined Stanford Health Care with around 3 years of experience & started at Clinical Nurse II step 4. Using our latest contract, that would mean $76.25/hr before differentials (10% for evening, 18% for night, & 5% for weekend)

2. How much do RNs make in San Francisco Bay Area? Is it hard to find employment there?

   StayingCalm replied to Guest1063608's topic in California

   I work for Stanford health care & our pay is openly posted at our union website ( CRONA.org ), under "SHC contact 2016 - 2019". But the range is between $66.48 - $98.5 per hour, depending on various qualifications & experiences. We also have ...

3. Internal Candidates only do you apply anyway

   StayingCalm replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in Job Hunt

   While job searching as a new grad RN, I did come across & applied to a few "internal candidates only" positions. But after working a while & seeing the hiring process from "within", I realized when they say "internal candidates only"...they r...

4. Competitive Pre-Nursing Students?

   StayingCalm replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I came across a few "ultra-competitive" students during prerequisites. Things got even worse in one particular class, when our professor declared his curve grading policy. People started making pacts and factions, sort of like reality TV shows. I gue...

5. CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2010 Applicants

   StayingCalm replied to AeroNat13's topic in California

   I think you're referring to the CNSA list of recommended equipment that was part of the orientation packet. It includes stethoscope, BP cuff (w/o Sprague option), medical clipboard w/ calculator, stainless steel bandage scissors (5 1/2" is recommende...

6. Private School or Community College?! Please Help

   StayingCalm replied to swtcaligurl's topic in General Students

   onesmartgirl - i couldn't have said it any better myself! your nursing program sounds intensive but the return on investment can't be beat! i totally agree that opportunities are not just about resumes. one of my best friend, who is a regional execut...

7. Online Psychology class

   StayingCalm replied to jazzyrose's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took general psychology online, at a local community college. I did my research on the instructor & class before registering. My class was very organized (1 chapter of reading + 2 mini projects w/ replies + exam ... every 2 weeks) and progresse...

8. Csulb nursing program

   StayingCalm replied to mmm62892's topic in California

   @Omglizison - Check your PM folder.

9. Csulb nursing program

   StayingCalm replied to mmm62892's topic in California

   @Omglizison - I agree, studying biology for 3 years previously will definitely make your life easier. I'm hoping pharm & patho will not be too difficult at CSULB, like you've suggested. I'm trying to get a head start by reading the "made incredib...

10. Csulb nursing program

    StayingCalm replied to mmm62892's topic in California

    Seems like you're rushing but I can understand your reasons. Perhaps you can accomplish them rapidly without jeopardizing your GPA, if you can stay organized and focused. I haven't been to SOAR yet but I will be starting the BSN program next month. I...

11. International Textbooks

    StayingCalm replied to escapebigd's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I've bought international edition microbiology textbook + lab manual. Our instructor actually suggested international edition texts to us. The only noticeable differences were back & front covers and binding.

12. Issues with MMR requirement...

    StayingCalm replied to Halibel's topic in Pre-Nursing

    From what I understand, you could probably go about this in two ways. You can try to get the MMR & varicella vaccines again, get the records, and show them to your school as proof of vaccination. Another possible method is to get the MMR & va...

13. CSULB EL-MSN Fall 2010 Applicants

    StayingCalm replied to AeroNat13's topic in California

    Besides the patient's voice, caring: making a difference, and interpersonal relationships, I'm also thinking about buying nursing diagnosis handbook used. It seems to be a paperback book without any extra features if bought new. Anyone have any sugge...

14. I AM CONFUSED

    StayingCalm replied to asker101's topic in Pre-Nursing

    As stated by several people on your other posting, "pre-nursing" alone is not an associate degree program. You can think of "pre-nursing" as a name of some sort to categorize yourself as, during the period of time when you're working on your prerequi...

15. I AM CONFUSED

    StayingCalm replied to asker101's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I strongly recommend you to visit each of these nursing school's website, download their informational packet/pamphlet, and study them well. Each school have informational meetings that you might want to consider attending. But just to give you an id...