ETA-RN ADN, RN

ETA-RN has 20 years experience as a ADN, RN.

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   LA COUNTY RN1 A ITEM,SHIFT OF NEED

   ETA-RN replied to Badkugo's topic in California

   I can share what I know at this point from my point of view. I was offered/accepted my position which is OR specific three months ago. Only a couple weeks ago did I complete my physical. County positions take quite a while to complete the hiring proc...
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   LA COUNTY RN1 A ITEM,SHIFT OF NEED

   ETA-RN replied to Badkugo's topic in California

   Interesting thread. I'm set to begin next month there in a similar job class. I was told it was as needed after training concluded. During training it is more of a set schedule, for my position at least.
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   Best way to learn surgical equipment

   ETA-RN replied to JeLi's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you for posting this as I am waiting to begin a formal training program as well.
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   Am I setting myself for failure wanting to be an RNFA?

   ETA-RN replied to Abby Suh's topic in Operating Room

   Stick with your RN goals. I work with a few RN's who were CST's but it took them a long time to make the transition. Not sure if their original goal was to become a nurse. Having your RN will open far more doors for you than the CST as others have no...
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   New Grad in the OR?

   ETA-RN replied to Smokey1129's topic in Operating Room

   I started in a local community hospital OR as a circulating nurse trying to learn as best I could following other nurses. That lasted six months. I'm waiting to start in a major Level I for a six month training program. Good luck on your current...
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   AF or Navy Flight Nursing?

   ETA-RN replied to Aswanb's topic in Flight

   Evening, I'll share what little I know. My mother served from 1961-1987 with the air national guard starting as a flight nurse until I was born. She then became a hospital nurse in the air guard and retired as a Lt. Col. Look into reserves,...
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   10 year scrub tech turned RN... pay?

   ETA-RN replied to JennaPants23's topic in Operating Room

   I started as an OR circulator coming from more than 20 years as a rad tech and at the community hospital (socal) where I started my hourly rate was very low but I looked at it as paid internship to learn the role as an OR circulating nurse. It really...
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   Tall OR nurses?

   ETA-RN replied to ReconRN's topic in Operating Room

   I'm 6', 49 years old/young and I can relate. I've just started as an RN and am working in Pre-op before I transition to the OR. We have no stools in pre-op and starting IVs isn't easy when the beds have to be raised all the way. It still doesn't seem...
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   Student nurses: Earn 40/hr on COVID units?

   ETA-RN replied to xshado's topic in California

   Tomorrow marks seven years with Kaiser for me. I've enjoyed it. Not sure right now is the best time to gauge any employer due to Covid and how facilities are functioning. It is also not when you will learn "best practices" from a nursing standpoint. ...
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    Student nurses: Earn 40/hr on COVID units?

    ETA-RN replied to xshado's topic in California

    I'm interviewing next week for the LA "new grad" position. I have several questions to ask during the interview. Right now at my facility the ratios are crazy and we have long waits for ambulances on our ER ramp.
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    Student nurses: Earn 40/hr on COVID units?

    ETA-RN replied to xshado's topic in California

    Definitely go for it. Kaiser is a good company to work for but know every facility has it's own personality. Ask questions about what you will be doing. As much as I hear about the "nursing shortage" here in CA I don't see it manifesting. I have a to...
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    New Grads with no patient care experience in the O.R

    ETA-RN replied to Joanni61's topic in Operating Room

    I'll say this...right now at least in CA it is very challenging to even get an interview for an OR/periop position as a new grad. I know COVID is a factor due to decreased case loads but OR is exactly where I want to be. It is where my interest in nu...
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    VA RN NEW GRAD PROGRAM PALO ALTO LIVERMORE MENLO PARK Spring 2021

    ETA-RN replied to K'smum's topic in California

    I have eight applications submitted for various nursing positions. Four have been referred, the earliest was Dec. 2nd and no further email since then. I know it is a long process. Sounds like your interview took place quickly. I did claim vetera...
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    New Grad Nurse Finding Acute Care Job Help

    ETA-RN replied to chobany's topic in California

    While I'd agree that magnet hospitals only hire BSNs I wouldn't say that is the situation for the non-magnet facilities. Sure they'd like BSNs but they have a lot of ADN RNs on staff too.
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    VA RN NEW GRAD PROGRAM PALO ALTO LIVERMORE MENLO PARK Spring 2021

    ETA-RN replied to K'smum's topic in California

    How long after it was "referred" did it take to get an interview? Do you have veteran preference too?