RNLola035

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1. Chest tube help

   RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in General Nursing

   Ahhhhh ok thanks so much! I didn't know those

2. Chest tube help

   RNLola035 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had a patient who had a chest tube last night, I believe it may have been an Atrium. Anyway the order called for 20cm of water to suction. There was NO water in the suction part of the drain, but...

3. Need some info on post-op patients

   RNLola035 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hello, I'm a new grad on a surgical unit and I would like information on different surgeries and procedures, like a frontal lobe resection, CABG, post cardiac cath, ortho surgeries, etc. Does anyone...

4. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   RNLola035 replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

   Babo..the snf i was talking about is Piedmont Gardens in Oakland, I started at $35/hr, but I just recently left and took a job at a hospital in Southern

5. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   RNLola035 replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

   Piedmont Gardens in Oakland is going to be looking for On-calls..they hire new grads..i just quit yesterday and they are going to give my full time position to the other person who oriented with...

6. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   RNLola035 replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

   I was making $35/hr at a snf in

7. Moving to Monterey Park area

   RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in California Nursing

   Yes you get extra pay depending on whether you work evening or nights. You also get a little extra if you work on weekends if your hospital is with the union

8. Moving to Monterey Park area

   RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in California Nursing

   I think it's about average pay for Los Angeles. $31 not including differentials. Also, I am a new grad with a little experience. I know units are hiring new

9. Moving to Monterey Park area

   RNLola035 posted a topic in California Nursing

   Hi, I got a job at Garfield medical center and I was wondering what cities are by Monterey Park, CA and which cities and areas are considered more on the safer side. Thank you in

10. Piedmont Gardens Oakland

    RNLola035 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Anyone have any experience with Piedmont Gardens in Oakland, CA? Any input would help.

11. New Grad/night shift Questions to ask DON

    RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all for your input. There are 30 beds in the SNF. I forgot that there will be 1 LVN as well as 2 aides. I do have about 3 months experience in acute care but was laid off due to budget...

12. New Grad/night shift Questions to ask DON

    RNLola035 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, I'm filling out new hire papers with the DON tomorrow. I've asked the staff developer a bunch of questions like if I'd be orienting with another RN, which I will be. I've asked how long...

13. New grad on Night Shift

    RNLola035 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So I'm a new grad up for a night shift position at a SNF. But because it's night shift I would have to work as the supervisor. Isn't this wrong? Has anyone done this before and what was it

14. New Grad Dilema

    RNLola035 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in California Nursing

    yup basically the same

15. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    RNLola035 replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Some of the Tenet hospitals such as San Ramon (I already mentioned that) and John F. Kennedy in Indio are currently seeking new grads. I have a phone interview for JFK tomorrow actually. Ummmm...