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  1. Interview tips and tricks

    gwapo replied to Rae1989's topic in General Nursing

    depends on which unit. the last interview for icu i had, 1. i was given an ABG result and asked me to interpret it and what vent changes would i make. 2. high CVP, SVR, what it means, what to do to...

  2. My first day!

    gwapo replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Glad you are liking it. you meant OVERTIME when you said OT, right? just be careful. clarify it with management. it sounds like incidental overtime, and they don't usually like it. Incidental...

  3. Community Regional medical Center - Fresno

    gwapo posted a topic in California Nursing

    Since I couldn't find a job in San Diego, I am starting to consider some other parts of CA. has anyone worked for Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno? How is it? Any other recommended...

  4. MY 1st ORIENTATION!!1

    gwapo replied to CrammyCute11's topic in California Nursing

    have you succeafully done pre employment physical exam and drug testing?if you have, and they are telling you that you will be starting tje next day,then you are already hired. at least that is what i...

  5. Worked in different units, same Hospital. How to put it in RESUME? HELP!

    gwapo posted a topic in California Nursing

    i have worked for a hospital for over 3years. I started in Tele then moved to ICU as an intern for 6mos before becoming a regular staff. Do I put them as separate entries in my resume? or just put it...

  6. Rancho Springs Medical Center

    gwapo posted a topic in California Nursing

    Has anybody worked for Rancho Springs Medical Center in Murietta,CA?? how is it --working

  7. Worked in different units, same Hospital. How to put it in RESUME? HELP!

    gwapo replied to gwapo's topic in California Nursing

    Not yet. i am starting to loose hope. my job ends in 2 weeks. I might have to stay here. ughh! how about you? were you looking for a

  8. PCU/ICU Prioritization Tips

    gwapo replied to MCS,RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I can come up with the individual care plans no problem but I keep second guessing my prioritization order. Should the diabetic have higher priority over the PTCA post-op? Thank you in advance for...

  9. PCU/ICU Prioritization Tips

    gwapo replied to MCS,RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would agree with your prioritization. But i think in the real world, after i get PT #4 settled, i would see PT #3. For sure by the time you get out of PT4's room, it's been 1 hour since her sugar...

  10. Worked in different units, same Hospital. How to put it in RESUME? HELP!

    gwapo replied to gwapo's topic in California Nursing

    i just thought about it today. when one glances at my resume, they might think that I have been into 3 different jobs within a 3-year period. and then they will just toss my resume out. maybe this is...

  11. Community Regional medical Center - Fresno

    gwapo replied to gwapo's topic in California Nursing

    oh this is so disappointing! it looks like its a good place to work for. when you said they laid off employees, did you mean

  12. San Diego--really that hard to find a job???

    gwapo replied to CheeseLover24's topic in California Nursing

    don't move until you get a job! i started submitting my application online since end of february.. i'v sent out multiple applications per hospital, probably a total of 20 jobs between the different...

  13. I need a job, where can i find one?

    gwapo replied to calypso1's topic in California Nursing

    come to southwest florida. you'll find a job in a

  14. no experience? no job?

    gwapo replied to CrammyCute11's topic in California Nursing

    i was in a job fair in san diego last week. nobody was interested in the new grads.---sad. One rep from a subacute hospital asked me" are you a new grad?" I said No. I was surprised with what she...

  15. Payscale for San Diego area

    gwapo replied to cinja's topic in California Nursing

    been applying for jobs in SD. with my research, i'd say you'll get around 40$/hr with benefits since you are in a specialty unit.. without benefits, you'll definitely get more.. maybe around $8.hr...

  16. how long does it take for them to evaluate your job application?

    gwapo posted a topic in California Nursing

    I sent out an application online exactly a month ago and I haven't heard anything from it yet. Is this a usual time frame? I tried calling them twice already to follow up but never got a return...

  17. What do you consider to be "obtunded"?

    gwapo replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    yes, your patient was obtunded. if he arouses but could not say a word, or just mumbles/ incomprehensible sounds and then falls right back to sleep, then he is stuporous. next to that is

  18. how long does it take for them to evaluate your job application?

    gwapo replied to gwapo's topic in California Nursing

    thanks! do you suggest calling the manager or seeing him/her

  19. how long does it take for them to evaluate your job application?

    gwapo replied to gwapo's topic in California Nursing

    I never received a rejection email. does that mean they are still in the process of evaluating applications? Sounds like you are a nurse manager. Is it Ok if an applicant goes right to manager or...

  20. how long does it take for them to evaluate your job application?

    gwapo replied to gwapo's topic in California Nursing

    I will do that too when I get there next week. It's just so hard when you live 2500 miles away from them... Thanks for your post.. i was having second thoughts of going in person, but i guess it will...

  21. how long does it take for them to evaluate your job application?

    gwapo replied to gwapo's topic in California Nursing

    oh god!! where else can I look for a job?! they haven't called

  22. husband and wife not allowed to work under the same manager

    gwapo posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does your facility allow husbands and wives to work under the same Manager (different units, different shifts). If not, why? I can't think of a very good reason. isn't this some sort of...

  23. PO liquid potassium vs. PO tablet potassium??

    gwapo replied to sherlee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No, they are the same. people who can't swallow the pill ( those with NGT/PEG) has to use the liquid forn since you can't crush the pill. It is the dose that matters. if you are giving 10mEq BID,...

  24. sharp hospitals

    gwapo posted a topic in California Nursing

    i applied for jobs at sharp.com and it's been a week now and I havent't heard from them yet. does anyone know how long it takes before they call

  25. sharp hospitals

    gwapo replied to gwapo's topic in California Nursing

    No, I applied for their SICU, MICU