nurselindah BSN, RN

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    I can't stop dreaming about the NICU!~

    nurselindah replied to babyCNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I too had this problem when starting as a new grad in the ER. The first three months-I never stopped working! Good news is that is does get better. I am going on six months now and only dream of...
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    Calling all LA County Sheriff's Dept. Nurses

    nurselindah replied to nurselindah's topic in Correctional

    No-I did not pass the background check. I don't know of anyone else who applied and got past the interview stage. Good luck to
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    La county sheriff dept /my license on probation

    nurselindah replied to shamanursecal's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't pass the background check either. Crazy. I did stupid stuff when I was younger but have never been arrested or even received a speeding ticket. They asked for honesty and that's what I gave...
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    Medical words that make you cringe.

    nurselindah replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Glial...anything with glial in it-glial cell, glioblastoma. Makes me feel like I am gagging when I say it.
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    nurselindah replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Good luck-you will be fine. Know the nursing
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    Calling all LA County Sheriff's Dept. Nurses

    nurselindah replied to nurselindah's topic in Correctional

    The background check is brutal-asking questions like have you ever drank alcohol then drove a car, ever tried drugs, list all tickets you have ever received, have you ever been fired, have you ever...
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    Calling all LA County Sheriff's Dept. Nurses

    nurselindah replied to nurselindah's topic in Correctional

    I remembered my interview was on November 4 at 8:00. I felt like I failed the interview so I was surprised when I scored in Band I. A friend of mine had her interview at 1:00 that day and scored in...
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    Calling all LA County Sheriff's Dept. Nurses

    nurselindah replied to nurselindah's topic in Correctional

    Yes Tom, I went through the same process. i applied in late September, was scheduled for the test and took it in November. Received my letter that I passed and was scheduled for an interview a few...
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    Calling all LA County Sheriff's Dept. Nurses

    nurselindah replied to nurselindah's topic in Correctional

    Well, I got a phone call saying there was a position, which I accepted, then I was scheduled for the background check. I was told there were two openings at the time. I am not sure how many...
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    La county sheriff dept /my license on probation

    nurselindah replied to shamanursecal's topic in Nursing Career

    I applied at the end of September. I received the letter in about a week to schedule the interview. I am not sure how many vacancies they have now. When they called me there were only two...
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    La county sheriff dept /my license on probation

    nurselindah replied to shamanursecal's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello-I have also been told the approximate length of time is 7-8 months. I was called within the week of receiving my band letter for a vacancy. I accepted and am now waiting for my background...
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    Calling all LA County Sheriff's Dept. Nurses

    nurselindah replied to nurselindah's topic in Correctional

    Well, it is a long process. I applied in Oct. and still have 3-6 months after the background check to be cleared for a position. If it's still vacant then I am in. The interview questions are...
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    Sheriff's County RN Interview

    nurselindah replied to dj27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Questions are the same, in general. Nursing process, priority questions. Very short interview
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    Anyone had a LA County Civil Service Interview for RN?

    nurselindah replied to nurse441's topic in California Nursing

    I have an interview next week as well. Any more
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    Where do you put your stethoscope?

    nurselindah replied to newbiepnp's topic in General Students

    The waist clip can make your pants fall down.
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    UCSD October 2010 New Grad Program

    nurselindah replied to Paulie07's topic in California Nursing

    How funny-I just noticed I wrote "not holding my breathe" No-I made it to the second around the first time I applied but this time they sent the rejection email just last week. I give up on a new...
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    nurselindah replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Wow!! Congrats! What state are you in? That was fast. I applied in Los Angeles 2 months ago and received my letter last week that I am in tier I for open positions, but no calls yet. Wish it was that...
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    UCSD October 2010 New Grad Program

    nurselindah replied to Paulie07's topic in California Nursing

    From what I understand, they may not even have any new grad. positions for January. This time it says that we won't hear anything until the end of November, beginning of December. I am not holding my...
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    What interview questions to expect from Sheriff's Dept

    nurselindah replied to Westside_RN's topic in Correctional

    Did you have an interview? What was it
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    Pay/work environment at smaller San Gabriel Valley Hospital

    nurselindah replied to nurselindah's topic in California Nursing

    Possibly med-surg, but not at San Gabriel Hospital. I tried there but was rejected. Still don't know if I have the job
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    Pay/work environment at smaller San Gabriel Valley Hospital

    nurselindah posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi all! I am considering a position at a small, 100 bed hospital in the San Gabriel Valley. Does anyone know the starting rate for a RN? I am a new grad. What's it like working at a smaller...
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    Pay/work environment at smaller San Gabriel Valley Hospital

    nurselindah replied to nurselindah's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks! I know how you feel-I got so many rejections I was starting to take it personally, not to mention getting depressed. Don't give up. I applied to practically every hospital in LA, and new grad...
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    Pay/work environment at smaller San Gabriel Valley Hospital

    nurselindah replied to nurselindah's topic in California Nursing

    Oh believe me-I am taking the job if it's formally offered. I was just wondering. I have been a Hospice LVN for about four years, went back to school for my RN, and have had a heck of a time getting...
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    nurselindah replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep, it absolutely works!! I am now a Registered Nurse! Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!! Believe it-it's
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    nurselindah replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am trying to be. As far as I know from searching, only one person claimed to get the good pop-up and failed, but if you read the tone of the post, it seems they were just trying to be a party...