RNLola035

RNLola035

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  1. Contacting Hiring Manager

    RNLola035 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    What would be appropriate to say when contacting a hiring manager on the unit you are interested in. I have submitted a copy of my resume for human resources but I want to contact the manager as...

  2. Questions Regarding Grades in Nursing School??

    RNLola035 replied to thegirlyoulove90's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and my friend did get kicked out of our nursing program because supposedly she falsified documentation regarding a medication error during clinicals, and luckily she did find a nursing program...

  3. Questions Regarding Grades in Nursing School??

    RNLola035 replied to thegirlyoulove90's topic in General Nursing

    In my school (CSU East Bay) C's were acceptable. If you failed one class you were able to re-take it, but if you failed a second time then you were out. I failed one class and I was so scared! I...

  4. Getting a job in Virginia

    RNLola035 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since it's so hard to get a job in California, I've decided to also try out of state. I want to see if I can find a job in Virginia or New York since I have some friends there. Where do I start?...

  5. Getting a job in Virginia

    RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!! I would be staying in Norfolk, Virginia so any hospital that is one hour drive at the most would be

  6. California nurses--- Do you REALLY get to eat meals?

    RNLola035 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in California Nursing

    Yup! At my previous employer we had relief nurses who would relieve us for a 30 minute lunch and a 15 minute for a 8 hr

  7. Salary in San Jose

    RNLola035 replied to Nurse008's topic in California Nursing

    If your looking for something with that salary, starting as a new grad in August 2008 my former co-worker ( I say former because we were in the new grad orientation together however I got laid off due...

  8. Pay Rate 2009

    RNLola035 replied to sam.morgan's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, at a hospital in Fremont, CA they start $47/hr for new grads with benefits as well. I forget if it's a union though, it may not be. And where I live in Concord, CA new grads start at...

  9. Pay Rate 2009

    RNLola035 replied to sam.morgan's topic in General Nursing

    I know! That's how much new grads make though in the big cities like Oakland and San Francisco. I don't know why.. I just graduated from Dec 2007 and got my first job August 2008..I work for a Sutter...

  10. Pay Rate 2009

    RNLola035 replied to sam.morgan's topic in General Nursing

    1. State: CA 2. City: Oakland 3. Speciality RN New Grad about 5 months in Telemetry unit 4. Pay rates $45.97 + $9.50 differential for nights + $1.00 for weekends 5. Travel or Per Diem:...

  11. CHF Case management

    RNLola035 posted a topic in Case Management

    I have to make a presentation regarding Congestive heart failure Case Management for my Continuum of Care class. What are some good resources regarding this topic. My presentation must include these...

  12. Nursing School Students...Is It Hard?

    RNLola035 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    It is hard in that it just takes a lot of your time and focus. Just stay positive and make sure you make time to relax, have fun and get some exercise! It helps me at least! Each person is...

  13. Has anyone gotten accepted into any nursing programs with B's in all 3 pre-req's

    RNLola035 replied to madi'smomi's topic in California Nursing

    I got A's in anatomy and physio and a C in micro and another C in Chemistry and the rest I got B's and I got into a university nursing program..just

  14. I am applying for accelerated BSN program in CA...

    RNLola035 replied to iloveyong's topic in California Nursing

    Try Samuel Merrit in Oakland. I never went there but a lot of my ex-workers went

  15. Washington Hospital Fremont pay?

    RNLola035 replied to mslema's topic in California Nursing

    New grads start at about $47/hr and work 40hrs per week...There are basically no CNAs..so everything is done by the RN. Just like every hospital some preceptors are supportive some are not, so the...

  16. Please help with critical thinking question

    RNLola035 replied to kikibibi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think that answer is great, but you should also address the fact that this woman doesn't know about her

  17. Job Interview-Need Some Advice

    RNLola035 replied to RNLola035's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all!!! Your right about being truthful! I've decided to stick with a new grad program too! I really think I need

  18. Job Interview-Need Some Advice

    RNLola035 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so I have an interview coming up for a job as a new grad. Prior to this I was working at a hospital as a staff nurse but was "let go" because I did not pass my 90 days probation. Although I was...

  19. Student / New Grad & Pregnancy

    RNLola035 replied to cmm890's topic in General Nursing

    I accidently conceived my son about 6 months before I graduated nursing school.. I was in my first trimester all throughout my community health class and my last quarter of school! It wasn't so bad!...

  20. Watch

    RNLola035 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Does anyone know where I can get a watch that you can put on and remove without having to secure it, in that way its fast to remove when you're washing your hands a million times a day. Its kind of...

  21. Starting Salary.

    RNLola035 replied to indiawhitaker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here in Oakland, CA I start at

  22. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    RNLola035 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know right! but like everyone said the cost of living is high here. For a one bedroom apartment rent averages at about

  23. Quick interview question... Opinions needed!

    RNLola035 replied to Kiringat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I say bring all that you have..such as certifications for your BLS, LOR's, and a copy of your license, and some references just in

  24. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    RNLola035 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's kind of scary to see how much inexperienced nurses are making around here. I mean a friend of mine has only been a nurse for 1 year and a half and she makes $50/hr and she gets $10 more working...

  25. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    RNLola035 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Concord, CA the starting pay for a new grad at the hospital here is $43 something per hour. And the hospital in Walnut Creek is $42 something. The hospital in Fremont, CA starts their new grads...