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  1. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    pancake replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    It's true about SF Bay Area. I started as a new grad at 37.50 with a $7,500 sign on bonus, now at 6 mos. I'm at $40 an hr. My hospital is union, CA Nurses

  2. New grad burnt out at 6 mos?

    pancake posted a topic in General Nursing

    Before I start, to nursing students, please don't read this if you're going to freak out, I don't want to discourage anyone. This is my experience and I have to vent. I'm an older new grad, mid 40's...

  3. New grad burnt out at 6 mos?

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for the support. Just knowing that others have been in the same situation is reassuring. I thought if I just kept pushing myself it would get easier, and it has, but I'm so worn...

  4. 265 questions and still failed

    pancake replied to shancj's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear Shannon, I'm so sorry you failed your first test but it's perfectly understandable given the situation. Good for you that you've rescheduled. I have test anxiety too. When I first started...

  5. Days or PMs Best?

    pancake posted a topic in Cardiac

    I'm a new grad and am negotiating a position on a cardiac surveillance unit. Is it better to start on days or pms. Days would be a lot busier, which is scary, but the nurses are more experienced so...

  6. Days or PMs Best?

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks everyone for the advice! I ended up taking the days, 3 12's.

  7. Am I making a mistake? Help.

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Dear Moffett, Thanks so much for your thoughtful reply. You gave me a good idea of what I might expect. I'm so excited about the new position, but also humbled by the amount of learning and...

  8. Am I making a mistake? Help.

    pancake posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a new grad and was offered a position on a CCU. I'm going to meet with the mgr again this week, but now I'm getting a little worried. The hospital has already had its new grad training this year,...

  9. Days or PMs Best?

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in Cardiac

    Kristi, Thanks so much for the feedback! I had it backwards, I thought days would be busier and nights slower. Good luck to you in your new position.:balloons:

  10. ED Interview Advice?

    pancake posted a topic in Emergency

    I am an older new grad (45 yo), and I have an interview in at my local county ED next week. I was encouraged to apply for this position, but now that I have the interview I'm getting nervous. Does...

  11. ED Interview Advice?

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in Emergency

    VS, I just got back from a mini vacation and was so happy to get your advice. I really appreciate it. I'll definitely think through those questions before the interview. And thanks Dixie for the...

  12. ED Interview Advice?

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in Emergency

    Thanks

  13. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    pancake replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Bamboo, I just finished MEPN two weeks ago, and I got in with a very low quantitative score on the GRE. Too low to state publicly, yikes! You sound like a strong applicant, so you definitely have a...

  14. Delegating bedmaking, bedpans . . .

    pancake posted a topic in General Nursing

    Should nurses still be making beds, delivering trays, giving baths and doing bedpans? Or should these tasks be delegated to nursing assistants? I'm in nursing school and I can see the value of these...

  15. Delegating bedmaking, bedpans . . .

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in General Nursing

    This topic came up in our nursing class and most students argued that we should continue to perform these duties. I was in agreement with their rationales. Until I thought about looking for my first...

  16. Please help me with my goals statement for application

    pancake replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, This is just my opinion, but I think adding an example to your goal statement would really make it stand out. Was there something in particular you saw or experienced when you shadowed the nurse...

  17. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    pancake replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Elizabells! You'll do great at Columbia, I would be so proud to go there too! That's an incredible accomplishment. I just read your post about your boyfriend and my heart goes out to you....

  18. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    pancake replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you both for the advice! I'm going to do it!!! I was in shock this morning, I didn't expect to get in and had already paid tuition, bought books etc for State, but I'd be stupid to pass up this...

  19. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    pancake replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everyone, I don't know if you remember me, but you all helped me so much when I was heartbroken over getting put on the UCSF waitlist (#1 alt), then I got into SF-State's generic masters program. I...

  20. White Scrubs? Advice?

    pancake posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting nursing school this summer and need to wear all-white scrubs, yuk!. I was going to purchase them online, but have no idea which brands are good or what kind to get. I'm hoping to find...

  21. White Scrubs? Advice?

    pancake replied to pancake's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the advice. The flowered underwear are tempting :chuckle I'll check out the Jasco. I just found some karate pants on the web that are really thick and sturdy. Maybe I could get...

  22. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    pancake replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Congratulations Kris!!! And thanks for reminding us waitlisters to remain hopeful. :) When does the MGH program...

  23. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    pancake replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dream2nurse and Jess, There's so much to think about and now you've given me more ideas. I really had my heart set on the UCSF GNP track, but I'm going to go ahead with SF State Generic and see if...

  24. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    pancake replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everyone and congrats to all who've been accepted and good luck to those waiting. I'm #1 alternate for the Gerontological NP track at UCSF, but since I haven't heard back from UCSF yet, and others...

  25. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    pancake replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG! You Guys! I take one day off and three of you are accepted! Congratulations :balloons: I'm so happy for you! And Jess, two acceptances, that's really incredible. Good luck to everyone else...