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  1. St. Joseph Hospital Orange, CA

    SashaO posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am an RN student graduating May 2010 and did my Advanced Med/Surg. rotation at this hospital and fell in love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am particularly interested in working in the ER. I am interested in...

  2. Frustrations on Lvn to Rn bridge programs in Southern CA community colleges

    SashaO posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I just finished LVN school here and was planning on applying to the bridge programs numerous community collegs here have. However, the requirements are different now, they require a transition course,...

  3. What would you do

    SashaO posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Recently while having a discussion with my manager on the second day of my job, the vice president comes in, introduces herself, and interrogates me about why I chose nursing and my motives for moving...

  4. What would you do

    SashaO replied to SashaO's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks. I try not to let little things get to me. In the future I plan to think about it and laugh. I learned today that she is currently on chemotherapy so.....I took that into consideration. I'll...

  5. RN starting salary in OKC

    SashaO replied to marilynmom's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    can anyone tell me the starting new grad salary for rns at st john's? are weekends $3, pm shift $2.50??? do they count previous lvn

  6. Relocation guidance/advice

    SashaO posted a topic in General Nursing

    Due to the economy, I've decided to relocate and have applied to jobs out of state. I have no problem moving as I have no obligations. My father was in the military and I have been to 6 elementary...

  7. Has anyone tried this.....

    SashaO posted a topic in Emergency

    Since I want to work in a hospital and already have my RN license, I was wondering if they'd accept me as a regular volunteer. The thing I'm concerned about is liability... I feel that by volunteering...

  8. Which came first, the $ or the ♥ ?

    SashaO replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been a nurturing person....(though unfortunately sometimes in toxic situations.) It's trying at times but whenever I feel a bit jaded, I take a mental health day....to go running, get...

  9. Underestimated

    SashaO posted a topic in Emergency

    Appearances do matter. I'm 5'1" and have been described as "demure" and "sweet" but there is always a limit to anyone's kindness... I understand that the first person you'd ask for help wouldn't be...

  10. I've had ENOUGH (vent)

    SashaO posted a topic in General Nursing

    It used to be funny that people that were unfamiliar with healthcare would tell me that pursuing nursing was great because it was a "recession proof job", NOW, it's irritating. I have NEVER witnessed...

  11. I've had ENOUGH (vent)

    SashaO replied to SashaO's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your support. I'm going to send a letter to their

  12. I've had ENOUGH (vent)

    SashaO replied to SashaO's topic in General Nursing

    You know what is worse? I just found out that they hired my coworker, who I informed of the opening because I was told they would need more people, and he was called today and asked when he could...

  13. STUPID interview questions, add yours here

    SashaO replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    Not a question, but statement, "Well, you are so calm...." Give me a break, I'm coming off the meth or maybe I'm imagining how I'm going to devour you like Hannibal Lectur.

  14. ER New Grad Hire questions

    SashaO posted a topic in Emergency

    I wanted to know why you were chosen out of all applicants as a new grad. in the ER. Did you have other certifications other than ACLS, BLS, or PALS? Such as NIHSS and EKG? Were you an ER...

  15. LVN job opportunities in Southern CA

    SashaO posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've recently graduated from LVN school and passed the NCLEX, now I need a job. I've been looking on Monster, Hotjobs, Craigslist, I've called a majority of hospitals and they want experience. I think...

  16. How do you become a Clinical RN II, III....

    SashaO posted a topic in General Nursing

    And so forth. I did a search online and the only results were for job opportunities. I've heard that BSN RNs are automatically II, is this true? Also, as a new grad. RN with an Associate's (soon to...

  17. Do you need a BSN for NICU

    SashaO posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm currently enrolled in an ADN program and wanted to work in NICU. We have a preceptorship, however, NICU is not an option. Should I do ICU/ER for the experience? Or would OB be better? Do a...

  18. For those of you attending/graduates of Stanbridge...

    SashaO replied to Blessed2beStressed's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you! I've finally adjusted to the RN program here. Rns have so much more independence, something I'm not used to as an LVN. Good luck in your classes and keep your head up. You'll be an LVN...

  19. For those of you attending/graduates of Stanbridge...

    SashaO replied to Blessed2beStressed's topic in LPN to RN

    My goal was to get my LVN only to apply to the LVN-RN bridge programs at local community colleges and try to bypass the long wait. I'm not familiar with the wait now but when I had my prenursing...

  20. LVN experience, RN jobs

    SashaO posted a topic in California Nursing

    I want to move to SF after RN school, but after reading some of the posts I'm a bit discouraged about finding a job as an RN with only LVN experience. Do LVN-RNs have an easier time finding...

  21. Frustrations on Lvn to Rn bridge programs in Southern CA community colleges

    SashaO replied to SashaO's topic in LPN to RN

    The Commuter is right; it stands for Golden West College. It's in Huntington Beach, Ca. The application process was easy, however, I believe it has changed recently. The application itself was upfront...

  22. Frustrations on Lvn to Rn bridge programs in Southern CA community colleges

    SashaO replied to SashaO's topic in LPN to RN

    i start the lvn to rn bridge at gwc on the

  23. I don't hate my job, I hate the people I work with

    SashaO posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So fast forward from LVN graduation, NCLEX testing, passing, and getting my first job. I've been at my current employer for over half a year. Like most new grads I was tossed to the sharks. (Don't get...

  24. LVN programs in Orange County/LA

    SashaO posted a topic in California Nursing

    I was wondering which school most of you went to, how much it cost as a whole, and if it matters if your college is accredited...and by who? I'm looking into Stanbridge college in Irvine but haven't...

  25. Frustrated OC LVN

    SashaO posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hospitals want a year of experience for LVNs to work in their facility, with a lot of private schools in this area churning out new grads it's hard to find a SNF or LTC facility that needs us, what...