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 Nurse 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...

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

3. What to do while waiting for a job

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to RNLola035's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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...

4. Any new grads hired in NICU?

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to LyndseyER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   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

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...

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,...

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!!...

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

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to EnigmaticParadigm's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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...

9. Another 1 year anniversary

   iwannabeanurse06 replied to remmy3's topic in First Year After Licensure

   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

10. I'm done too

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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!

11. Please describe the hiring process

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to luv4nursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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....

12. jjust need a hug

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to metfan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (((((((hugs))))))) all will end

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

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

14. Samuel Merritt ABSN Intensity Questions

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to scoobysnax's topic in California Nursing

    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...

15. Age you will/were graduated?

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I was 32, graduated May