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  1. Do nurses support physician assisted suicide?

    RNnewgrad replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...but again, with strict guidelines and multiple MD consultations and input. One md should not have all the power in this. I work ICU and see A LOT of families who do not follow the living...

  2. Cannot Stand.........

    RNnewgrad replied to HeartJulz's topic in California Nursing

    I think it is just because some women are caddy and snotty to each other...put them all in a room and you've got a bunch of women who are caddy and snotty! Bring on the male nurses!! They seem to...

  3. Scripps Healthcare

    RNnewgrad replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    They are a great company to work for. Self-scheduling and excellent managers. Benefits are great. I pay $50/month for everything from acupuncture to chiropractic, including a good vision/dental plan,...

  4. How much experience do I need to travel??

    RNnewgrad posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I know the travel companies say a year.... but is an ICU nurse well equipped enough by then to travel?? I was a floor nurse for a year before that and love the change and challenge of new situations...

  5. $10,000 penalty if you leave the ICU

    RNnewgrad replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've never heard of that! My hospital has a sign on bonus for new grads that would have to be paid back if they left before a year of employment...but that's not even in

  6. Joining the ICU nurses.

    RNnewgrad replied to NeosynephRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just finished an ICU intern program. I recommend getting Critical Care Secrets, a book outlining most aspects of critical care in Q and A format--easy to understand. Also, Pepid or Appocrites or...

  7. Shoes with Wheels! Would you want to try them?

    RNnewgrad replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    I love it! Could you imagine how much more efficient we would all be sailing down the halls? And what a back-saver!! Not to mention comic relief for patients and

  8. You'll never make it in California

    RNnewgrad replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I looked up hospitals on the internet, went to their sites, and applied...then flew out to interview. Hoag Hospital is

  9. You'll never make it in California

    RNnewgrad replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I'm starting in SD as a new grad for $29 plus $4 diff for mandatory nights, $3000 sign-on, and BSN for free, with benefits costing

  10. You'll never make it in California

    RNnewgrad replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    I'm moving to San Diego to start a RN new grad program next week. I can tell you the pay is about ten dollars more an hour and my rent in PB (with a roomie) is fifty dollars more a month than I pay to...

  11. Getting ready to sit for NCLEX-RN--pointers?

    RNnewgrad posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm waiting for my ATT letter so I can test... getting a little nervous! Any pointers? I've been doing the Mosby's review CD and am actually learning things I didn't learn in school--scary or...

  12. Question about LPN exam

    RNnewgrad replied to B.H's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Get on dora (colorado state nursing board) and look up the lpn requirements. If you meet the requirements set up by the state, you can test. i believe they are 350 clinical hours and graduation from...

  13. Denver School of Nursing and beyond...

    RNnewgrad replied to Annesy's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thank you so much for the information! i just graduated from there and was a little worried about getting accepted into other programs. Also, CA will definetely accept nurses from DSN and endorse...

  14. all cali jobs time and 1/2 after 8 hours?

    RNnewgrad replied to rosie26's topic in California Nursing

    I was wondering the same thing while searching for RN positions in CA. Ask the facility if they have an alternative work week. Basically, you are asking when OT begins...after 40 hours or after 8....

  15. A nurse ate me as her young and I'm still paying for it

    RNnewgrad replied to RNnewgrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks! Actually, I have decided to chill out on agency a bit. It is hard to not have the stability of guaranteed shifts. That, and the fact that I don't want to mess up again. I will make many more...

  16. I need your help with recruting ideas.

    RNnewgrad replied to HarryPotter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am looking at the programs with the most precepting. The first year out of school is scary and good training is the most important thing to

  17. Does anyone else feel as if they are barely treading water?

    RNnewgrad replied to TXNurseBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A running chicken sums up my days as well--on any floor and esp. at teaching hospitals. It is scary to think that we are responsible for lives and need to be thorough and accurate while at the same...

  18. ummm....no preceptor??????!!!

    RNnewgrad replied to RS0302's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WOW! If I was in that situation, I would find a hospital with an actual "RN new grad program" which is 8-12 weeks of preceptorship often including didactics. You just got your license.... be