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1. Question for Cali RN'S

   abbythetabby replied to Angela_1977's topic in California Nursing

   It all depends upon which part of CA you want to work in. In Los Angeles, new grads start just under $30/hr and demand is very high for certain units. Keep in mind that rent for a modest 1 bdrm apt....

2. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   abbythetabby replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   Man came in by ambulance. His family called 911 after he fell to the floor and was unresponsive. They did chest compressions until the ambulance arrived. Once he got to the ED, he admitted he was...

3. Rules for the ER (long)

   abbythetabby replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   Oh my gosh. This is right up there on the stupidity list next to my pt who was eating spermicidal jelly on toast for breakfast every morning and was confused as to how she ended up

4. Versant Program anyone?

   abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I did end up getting accepted for a Versant residency. We don't start for another two weeks, but I'll be training in the ED. It's an 18 week program with three shifts and one eight hour day of class...

5. I love nursing school!! Anyone else?

   abbythetabby replied to ccstudent's topic in General Students

   As exhausted as I am from our insane clinical hours, I still get up every day feeling excited about going in. One of my classmates saved a life today. How freakin' cool is that? Only 10 more clinical...

6. Chla

   abbythetabby replied to simplyVy's topic in California Nursing

   I don't have any experince on the oncology floor, but CHLA is a teaching facility (one of the best I've seen!). Several of my former classmates spent a lot of time on the oncology floor and they all...

7. UCLA or USC-LAC Emergency?

   abbythetabby replied to NewtoNursing's topic in California Nursing

   The ED at USC-LAC is a hectic place. Wait time for patients is usually about 10 hours on a good day. Many of your patients will be Spanish speaking. You'll see a lot of people who should have come...

8. Chla

   abbythetabby replied to simplyVy's topic in California Nursing

   As sudents we parked in a lot at Vermont/Los Feliz, but I think that was just for the students. They have a shuttle that goes to the different lots. Also, it's right by the Vermont/Sunset Metro...

9. Versant Program anyone?

   abbythetabby posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm graduating in May and am considering working for a hospital that sends new grads through the Versant program. Is anyone here in the program? How helpful is it for a new grad?

10. OC Koreatown info?

    abbythetabby replied to Hyun SunWu's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, there is a Koreatown in the downtown L.A. area. However, I've seen Korean speaking patients in all of the L.A. hospitals where I did my clinical. None of the nurses spoke Korean, so you'd be an...

11. Humorous student awards

    abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Students

    Ooh, these are good!

12. Humorous student awards

    abbythetabby posted a topic in General Students

    I was hoping some of you might like to help my class. To blow off the stress of the last semester, we're going to hand out amusing awards to students and instructors. We already have a Nurse Ratched...

13. Abdominal Percussion ?

    abbythetabby replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Students

    A very belated thanks, Daytonite. My instructor was willing to give me the points for the question, but I didn't need them. However, I was able to share them with a classmate, who passed the class...

14. Am I the only one that hates clinical?

    abbythetabby replied to scubadooII's topic in General Students

    We had an 11:1 student to CI ratio. Trying to find the instructor to pass meds or ask a question was very frustrating. And I am so not a morning person. But I loved clinicals. While waiting for my...

15. Chla

    abbythetabby replied to simplyVy's topic in California Nursing

    I only did a clinical rotation there, but I also loved the atmosphere. All of the nurses I worked with were exceptionally professional. Also, they were able to explain why certain nursing...