biscuitmama

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1. Septic shock and reaction to Rocephin/Ceftriaxone

   biscuitmama posted a topic in PICU

   This morning we had a code blue on our nursing floor. A peds pt was just admitted from the ED with fever and emesis. MD ordered IV Rocephin/Ceftriaxone. Pt was alert, oriented, playing but as soon as the Cef was done infusing she dropped back in her ...

2. March 2012 CHLA RN Residency Program

   biscuitmama replied to savexpigoo's topic in California

   Oh, I forgot to mention that I got the call today and was officially offered a job on 5 West... woooo!! Anyone else get job offers at CHLA yet? and which unit?

3. March 2012 CHLA RN Residency Program

   biscuitmama replied to savexpigoo's topic in California

   That's so strange! I thought they only interviewed a few internals and the other half externals. I certainly wouldn't count myself as an internal... Did you talk to someone on the phone?

4. March 2012 CHLA RN Residency Program

   biscuitmama replied to savexpigoo's topic in California

   I had my interview this past week and found out something interesting. If you are in fact hired and accepted into the Versant program, you may have the option of working as a PCSA (patient care service aide- the equivalent to a CNA) until the start o...

5. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

   biscuitmama replied to krx100's topic in California

   Hi Crazycaryl, Well, I truly do wish you the best of luck on your interview! Can I ask what kind of experience you have?

6. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

   biscuitmama replied to krx100's topic in California

   Hi Crazycaryl88, first off, congratulations on getting an ED interview. From what I've been told it's tough competition, so good for you! Do you have PM privileges? If you PM me I can tell you what I know and from whom. I don't have enough posts so I...

7. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

   biscuitmama replied to krx100's topic in California

   Hi eager applicants, For anyone who selected ED for their first choice, um, good luck landing an interview.... I heard straight from UCLA that they are only looking to hire two people, and invited only 4 to interview. ED always has internal applicant...

8. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

   biscuitmama replied to krx100's topic in California

   Is anyone getting anymore phone calls to interview for ER and/or got the feeling like HR is "still making calls"? Nov 9 is getting awfully close.....

9. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

   biscuitmama replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland

   Yep, it's an extra $3000. If anyone tells you differently, don't listen. Some of us were told it was included but then we found it was an additional $$.

10. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    biscuitmama replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland

    Yes! Save your money for tuition by buying older editions if possible! I can't think of any textbooks that absolutely required the most recent edition.

11. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    biscuitmama replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland

    Also to give an answer, from some who is taking Bioethics through MSMC to those who were asking... Yes, it would be nice to leave earlier on Tuesdays and not stay til 5 pm, but our professor is really funny and really kooky so she definitely keeps us...

12. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    biscuitmama replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland

    Hi xluescluesx, I too am in the ABSN program, along with Pauli and sugarlips (hi guys!). We're told that the way they pick really depends on which facilities are willing to open up their units to us and if they have nurses who are willing to precept ...

13. Mount St. Mary's College LA - Accelerated BSN 2010

    biscuitmama replied to BNice74's topic in California

    I have B's in Anatomy and Chemistry, and A's in Physiology and Microbio (both Physio and Microbio were still in progress at the time I applied/interviewed). I honestly didn't think my grades were very competitive, but when I mentioned in my interview...

14. Mount St. Mary's College LA - Accelerated BSN 2010

    biscuitmama replied to BNice74's topic in California

    princessandraya- remember how upset you were just a few weeks ago?! And now you're IN! You were so devastated, so I'm so happy to hear that you got accepted. Believe in yourself more! :) Congratulations to everyone who got in to the program! I got ac...

15. Mount St. Mary's College LA - Accelerated BSN 2010

    biscuitmama replied to BNice74's topic in California

    I was told 40 will be accepted. 40 out of 60 is a pretty good shot!