SmilesHeal101

SmilesHeal101

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  1. UCLA Strike

    SmilesHeal101 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello Nurses, Has anyone heard about a strike at UCLA for June 10th? I got an email from HealthSource Staffing stating there is a strike and that they are searching for nurses, but when I do online...

  2. Anyone heard of Amotec??

    SmilesHeal101 posted a topic in Home Health

    Got a call out of the blue from a company called Amotec and wondering if anyone has worked for them or heard anything. According to the recruiter they are a home health company? Trying to do some...

  3. associate's degree continuing to bachelor's degree

    SmilesHeal101 replied to purple*11's topic in General Nursing

    What state college is

  4. associate's degree continuing to bachelor's degree

    SmilesHeal101 replied to purple*11's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone have experience with CSU Bakersfield online BSN program. It appears that CSUDH is the most popular online program. Are there any other online BSN programs? Did my online search only to...

  5. associate's degree continuing to bachelor's degree

    SmilesHeal101 replied to purple*11's topic in General Nursing

    Is the program in

  6. New Grad Struggling in L.A.

    SmilesHeal101 replied to Rrrachel83's topic in California Nursing

    Hello, hang in there. I live in SCV. Had to move out here because of job. I miss my nursing buddies

  7. Lost my first ICU patient today

    SmilesHeal101 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your first death. Never easy. I had two deaths so far and never easy. Whether it is a code or DNR, still tugs at you. Wish you the best. On another note, I have always had a love...

  8. Am I being snotty?

    SmilesHeal101 replied to JezzysRN09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where did you go to

  9. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    SmilesHeal101 replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    So, how are you? Did you ever find

  10. New Grad Med Surg Nurse Freaking Out!

    SmilesHeal101 replied to shakedwnst924's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think most new nurses find the little and big things scary because it is new. I am a new nurse myself and it has taken me some time just to relax and take a deep breath. We have a huge...

  11. How often do you work extra?

    SmilesHeal101 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER! I do my 3 shifts then I'm

  12. Gum Chewing

    SmilesHeal101 replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly think it is ok as long as you aren't smacking and carrying on. I use it as a de-stressor and for the first few hours of the shift. I notice I toss it out about 11pm after most of the busy...

  13. Looking for fellow black nurses!

    SmilesHeal101 replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am a AA new nurse in Socal. Not many black nurses where I work. There are some and they are very smart, caring and funny! Yes, I think we go thru different circumstances and issues in the...

  14. Hospitals in Palm dale / lancaster

    SmilesHeal101 replied to mlok's topic in California Nursing

    Hello Sheila, Here is the website I used to apply. I hope this helps.

  15. Hospitals in Palm dale / lancaster

    SmilesHeal101 replied to mlok's topic in California Nursing

    There are two hospitals in Lancaster area. One is Lancaster Community Hosp and Antelope Valley. I work at LCH as a new grad. It is ok, better than nothing, and the staff are very friendly which as a...

  16. Moving from Med-Surg to Pscy

    SmilesHeal101 replied to pandora44's topic in Psychiatric

    Hey, sounds like what I want to do. I am a new nurse on a busy med-surg floor. I am also thinking about going into psych. Just part-time to see if I will like it. Maybe take a class on psych and...

  17. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    SmilesHeal101 replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Please let me know how the online mentoring program is. I have been thinking of joining

  18. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    SmilesHeal101 replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a new nurse myself, and last night was my first night on my own. Got first admission for the night that would not do anything for me until he got to go downstairs to smoke (psych issues). OMG, I...

  19. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    SmilesHeal101 replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As a new nurse I know I forget many things, and some things were just not taught to me. Instead of blaming someone....teach them something. Encourage them to think out of the box. Patients can run a...

  20. The patient I loved

    SmilesHeal101 replied to ernursechic's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for inspiring me to be a better nurse, and being the sunshine on a rainy

  21. struggling finding a job, need your help please!!!!!!!!!!!

    SmilesHeal101 replied to bouncy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, This sounds like a hard dilemma. I just moved from Bay Area myself because I could not find a job, and then I didn't want to wait around to compete with the new grads in May. So, yes I moved...

  22. 265 questions

    SmilesHeal101 replied to snowKat724's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, I took NCLEX in CA and did all 265 questions. However, I passed the test! As long as you take the questions you are still in the race! Stay positive and I wish you the

  23. Feeling hopeless in this job market

    SmilesHeal101 replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Yes I have seen a huge decline in the number of nursing jobs specifically those for new graduates. I had to actual relocate for employment. I currently live in the Bay Area and had a very hard...

  24. Team Nursing

    SmilesHeal101 replied to dcurry's topic in General Nursing

    I currently accepted a positions that participates in team nursing. I was told that it is a team of a RN, LVN, CNA. I am excited about this concept because I am a big team player. I just hope that...

  25. Why hospitals wouldn't give a job to a new grad?

    SmilesHeal101 replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me how I can get licensed in a different state? I currently hold an RN license in CA.