star77

star77 MSN, RN

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  1. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    star77 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduate Tuesday. Already registered with PV, but still waiting on ATT from CA-BRN. I want to take the NCLEX-RN as soon as possible. Anybody know how well the HESI correlates? Good luck you guys....

  2. ACLS/PALS before passing NCLEX?

    star77 replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've had ACLS/PALS for 6 months now, and I am finishing school next week. It certainly helped me get my job. That being said, I've been an EMT since 2000, so I've been doing BLS for 9 years. I had a...

  3. What is the average salary for a RN graduate in N. California the bay area???

    star77 replied to igorotsp's topic in California Nursing

    If you can get a job: $45-50 per hour. Good

  4. What was your inspiration to become a nurse?

    star77 replied to joshindfw's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually standing with various med school acceptances in my hand, and I read them over, and I thought about residency. And I just decided I didn't want to be abused like that. I love patient...

  5. Dilaudid question - Personal Opinion

    star77 replied to MayLady's topic in Patient Medications

    Long term use, yes, but I'm talking about immediate short term. For the long term, we can make pain contracts, but in the short term, we should treat the

  6. How many new grads DID find a job right away?

    star77 replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in California Nursing

    I'm an EMT x 9 years, an experienced "medical" consumer, and have not yet graduated from the UCSF MEPN program- being in the program worked for and against me. I interviewed at UCLA. My clincals were...

  7. Dilaudid question - Personal Opinion

    star77 replied to MayLady's topic in Patient Medications

    "Pain is whatever the person says it is, existing where ever the person says it does." (McCaffery, 1968). And last time I checked, there are genetic variations in metabolism of drugs. Our job is to...

  8. UCSF and Lucile Packard

    star77 replied to wee one rn's topic in California Nursing

    I'm one of the UCSF MEPNs and the job outlook up here is abysmal. I'm hired and heading down to UCLA, and I feel extraordinarily lucky to have gotten a job. I would seriously be totally locked into a...

  9. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    star77 replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in San Francisco just finishing my RN year of my MEPN year at UCSF, and I was offered employment at UCLA. I think you have to be on top of your resume, outgoing and friendly, and willing to be...

  10. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    star77 replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    I heard second week of July for me (ED). Occupational Health office called me to set up an appointment already.

  11. Are you concerned about contracting MRSA while working in healthcare?

    star77 replied to Caligirl09's topic in General Nursing

    No. I wash my hands and use universal precautions. "How can I prevent staph or MRSA skin infections? Practice good hygiene: Keep your hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water or...

  12. First PIV!

    star77 replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    High Five! And hope to high five you in person at some

  13. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    star77 replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel super lucky. I live in the SF Bay Area, and am relocating to Los Angeles in June to start my new ED job!

  14. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    star77 replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    I was offered a PICU job (a week ago) that I am not taking, because I am working in emergency instead. The managers in both places are phenomenal. :) Good luck to all, and I hope everyone ends up...

  15. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Programs and Direct Entry Programs

    star77 replied to *TK8's topic in Post Graduate Students

    UCSF does as well, and they require 2 years "stepping out" in a NICU before completing the

  16. Sacramento and Mercy General Hospital

    star77 replied to pererau's topic in California Nursing

    What a great offer! The area around "East Sac," also known as "the Fabulous 40's" (for 40th st and above) is safe and beautiful - wait until you see those houses during the holidays- the lights are...

  17. ED Interview Questions?

    star77 replied to star77's topic in Emergency

    Hey you guys, thank you so much. I got the job! I'm starting as an ED nurse in July. SO excited. Now to focus on finishing classes here... Thank you for your advice. I asked these questions, and I am...

  18. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    star77 replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    I am just about to be a new grad from the Bay Area, and I was hired at UCLA. I stopped looking up here because I wanted to be in a specialty area, and I got what I wanted elsewhere. After hearing...

  19. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm one of the ACNP track folks and I haven't been disappointed by the MEPN year. There are times when it's felt a little discombobulated - an instructor quits or the clinical site manager changes, so...

  20. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    star77 replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    I heard. I'll be moving down south in June!

  21. How long after new grad residency interview

    star77 replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    I was told that I'd hear by the end of this week. Hope that

  22. New Grad Advice on ED

    star77 replied to ezkabar0037's topic in Emergency

    It's really refreshing to see the "do what you really want to" replies, because I often get the "You need other experience first!" replies (which have merit, I understand- but I also know a lot of...

  23. ED Interview Questions?

    star77 replied to star77's topic in Emergency

    Great questions! Thank you so much- that's a fantastic list of questions and I will be definitely asking some of those on interview day (not far

  24. BLS / ACLS certification

    star77 replied to the_alchemist's topic in California Nursing

    Project Heartbeat (taught by nurses)

  25. Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

    star77 replied to Louise409's topic in Post Graduate Students

    A few of us met up before MEPN started last year, and it was really cool. I also had a small party at my place about a week before school started (and PortreroLCSW came- that was a fun little...