Golden_RN

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  1. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    Golden_RN replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    I went to California State University Dominguez Hills RN-BSN program and their MSN. I paid in-state tuition. No debt. It can absolutely be

  2. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    Golden_RN replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    My area has been saturated with RNs since the recession. I haven't heard of any sign on bonuses in my area in many years. I still am highly supportive of RNs getting BSNs if it makes sense to them...

  3. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    Golden_RN replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    It was not propaganda. I collected a weekend at a nice hotel from one employer and a sign-on bonus at another. I do not see hospitals in my area advertise this now. I'm in

  4. The Nursing School to Welfare Pipeline

    Golden_RN replied to panurse9999's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with SOME of what is being said on this thread. 21 years ago I graduated and there was definitely an RN shortage. Hospitals were giving sign-on bonuses and as new grads we were all...

  5. Moving California. Insight on pay scale etc?

    Golden_RN replied to Nurse4lifeNC's topic in General Nursing

    How about trying a travel assignment in California to try it

  6. Moving California. Insight on pay scale etc?

    Golden_RN replied to Nurse4lifeNC's topic in General Nursing

    Pay scale for acute might start around $40-47/hour roughly but will vary. The state is huge, and it would be helpful if you know WHERE in CA you are considering. I could not afford to live in SF,...

  7. 24° Chart Checks

    Golden_RN replied to NayNeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm shocked at this behavior and I totally see why you're so

  8. Infection Preventionist

    Golden_RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm curious - is it online? Are you taking it for

  9. Sent STUPID email "joke": what now?

    Golden_RN replied to Zuzu's Petals's topic in General Nursing

    Not that this will help you now, but your email may have a "recall" function to delete an email that you sent

  10. 24° Chart Checks

    Golden_RN replied to NayNeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    This looks like SNF level of care, and only for new admits, right? At my last LTC job we did a 24 hour audit that was much more comprehensive than this, and then we did a 7 day audit, which included...

  11. Really need help

    Golden_RN replied to laurelgoodwin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is a link to the approved WA state RN programs: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/6000/669080.pdf They're grouped by Associate Degree and BSN. Make sure you are looking at public...

  12. Non-beside nursing jobs?

    Golden_RN replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're interested in LTC and want MDS knowledge, HCPro offers a 2 or 3 day MDS course that is great. The class is a great place to meet other MDS nurses. I would imagine that LTC facilities would...

  13. Nursing Assistants

    Golden_RN replied to Bri1231's topic in General Nursing

    The answer may vary hospital to hospital. Hospitals do not have to use actual certified CNAs for their assistant/patient care tech/whatever they call them. They can train these people to do more...

  14. In a perfect world, how would YOU like to see nursing education improved?

    Golden_RN replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in General Nursing

    My main concern is for-profit schools that put people in debt for many

  15. Anyone every work 24 hours a week? (2 12s) is it doable?

    Golden_RN replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is the best schedule that exists. I did it for years when my child was

  16. Unhappy

    Golden_RN replied to LPNDebbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    AL sounds like a great idea. What about working as an office manager in a SNF or some type of job at a SNF corporation office or headquarters? Or learning the finance side of

  17. Nursing management necessary?

    Golden_RN replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    Apples and oranges. Nurses aren't the same as doctors. Our roles and responsibilities are not the same. That said, physicians do contribute to some of the list of responsibilities that nursing...

  18. Minimum Age for Patient Care Tech?

    Golden_RN replied to PoweRNursing's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    There is every opportunity in CA, but cost of living is very expensive. I suggest you start with looking into a CNA certification, and getting your feet wet in nursing. You never know what area of...

  19. Nursing management necessary?

    Golden_RN replied to Sarah2018's topic in General Nursing

    Someone has to write policy, work with public health agencies, decipher (and write!) legislation, work with software vendors, hire & fire, discipline staff, work with HR, contribute to committees,...

  20. Minimum Age for Patient Care Tech?

    Golden_RN replied to PoweRNursing's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You should probably reach out to your local hospitals and ask what their policy is. Tech jobs are not easy to get without some sort of experience. In CA, the minimum age to get certified as a...

  21. Nursing school Clinicals

    Golden_RN replied to Trinity33's topic in General Students

    A lot of us had nursing instructors that we felt didn't like us, or were maybe unfair to us. You have to somehow move forward and not let this one experience affect your career. No nurses are going...

  22. Night Shift & Relationships

    Golden_RN replied to nurse2592's topic in General Nursing

    I think that if you choose to be in a relationship with a nurse (or cop or firefighter, etc.), then you have to expect that they will most likely not work 9-5. One good thing about being a nurse is...

  23. Volunteer to Help Nurses

    Golden_RN replied to hewert's topic in General Nursing

    At least a couple of hospital systems in my city have volunteer programs that include similar tasks to what you're talking about, but they are programs open only to nursing students. It is not...

  24. Multiple schools

    Golden_RN replied to Pcherry001's topic in School

    About 10 years ago I worked as a school nurse (for 1 whole year!) and I had 3 schools as a 0.7 FTE. All I did was health assessments for students in special ed, care plans for serious health problems...

  25. Working Out with 12 Hour Shifts?

    Golden_RN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    It didn't work for me. Even when I was very young - early 20s - I didn't schedule anything on my 12 hour work days. It was one of the sacrifices I made to have 4 days off per