Nurse K8

Nurse K8

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  1. We really need to do a better job educating the public on our role.

    Nurse K8 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have this secret fantasy of wearing a helmet cam and recording what an average 12 hour shift can be like so my family/friends can see what we deal with. They never can understand when I come home...

  2. What we do

    Nurse K8 replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    Out of the blue, my husband asked me "do you give shots at work?" Stunned, I replied "yes" and he said "really??" in disbelief........I was

  3. Fess Up! How much HSP stuff is in your drawer???

    Nurse K8 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    One of the happiest parts of my shift is the 30 seconds I spend dumping my pocket contents out right before I clock out! I NEVER take anything home with

  4. What tricks do you use to make your day more bearable?

    Nurse K8 replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Keep telling myself "this too shall

  5. Interim Permittee

    Nurse K8 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    You can apply for an Interim Permit from your BON so that you can work after you graduate but before you pass your NCLEX. This allows you to interview and start a position even though you dont...

  6. online review vs. live lecture???

    Nurse K8 replied to fudgeremedy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the reviews you mentioned, but I used the online Kaplan review and I passed on the first try with 75 questions. Online was better for me because I could work at my own pace. I...

  7. Great article about nursing and living

    Nurse K8 replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    WOW- that was really great. It was well written and so honest. Thanks for sharing.

  8. Sutter General Sacramento

    Nurse K8 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I just interviewed at Sutter and forgot to ask about parking. Anyone on this message board work at Sutter General? Is it free? If not how much do you pay? Many

  9. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

    Nurse K8 replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    Do you all think that if the media understood and promoted the surplus in the Bay/Sacramento areas and the reason why there is such a surplus (high wages) then other areas in the country would raise...

  10. 8/8/08 lucky day!

    Nurse K8 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all- I have posted/commented on several threads about my inablity as a new grad to find a job: well no longer! I interviewed on Tuesday and the recruiter called and offered the job to me...

  11. Just got rejection letter, what happened?

    Nurse K8 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I actually would email them back and ask why you weren't selected. You can use the info to prepare for the next interview you go on (there will be more!). The worst they can do is not respond. I...

  12. How many hours should i be studying a day?

    Nurse K8 replied to NursingStudent-Tati's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- did you say SEVEN hours a DAY??? That seems like a lot to me. I just finished nursing school and my take on studying is that it kind of ebbs and flows. Some classes I found take quite a bit...

  13. Sutter General Sacramento

    Nurse K8 replied to Nurse K8's topic in California Nursing

    Plumpsters- I have been applying for any job that had an IP associated with it since March. I FINALLY got an interview. I never contacted the recruiter at this hospital. Still no details on if I...

  14. New RN looking for a job!! I am desperate!!

    Nurse K8 replied to cubangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats kitnaw! I am happy for you

  15. Sutter General Sacramento

    Nurse K8 replied to Nurse K8's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the info- I should have asked during the interview, but my head was full of so much, I didn't think to at the time!

  16. New grad cant even get an interview

    Nurse K8 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated at the end of May, have my IP and actually am taking my NCLEX today. I have been looking for a job since about March and havent even been called for an interview. The market is tight in...

  17. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

    Nurse K8 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all! Before I ask my question, let me first say how great this forum/message board is. I have learned so much- thank you! The good news is I have an interview tomorrow for a Med/Surg...

  18. New grad cant even get an interview

    Nurse K8 replied to Nurse K8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess I should post that I do in fact have an interview tomorrow! Yippee!

  19. New RN looking for a job!! I am desperate!!

    Nurse K8 replied to cubangirl's topic in General Nursing

    Giraffe- In my opinion, if you are a new grad they are! Hospitals have plenty of jobs open, but they all require 6 months-1 year experience. I noticed some hospitals in the Walnut Creek area had...

  20. New RN looking for a job!! I am desperate!!

    Nurse K8 replied to cubangirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am having the same problem as you Cubangirl. It is very discouraging especially because all we hear about is the nursing shortage. My friends and family cannot understand why I am having a hard...

  21. I passed!

    Nurse K8 replied to wcorales's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS! Long wait huh?????? I bet you are glad that is over,

  22. Iv infiltration on Pediatric patient

    Nurse K8 replied to Ontario's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to hear this Ontario. As a new nurse, this is the kind of thing that terrifies me. Is that sort of "punishment" common for infiltrating IVs? Does it happen often? I saw one infiltrated IV in...

  23. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

    Nurse K8 replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    I went to CSUS. They required that you are in your "advanced med/surg" rotation before you can have an internship. You can talk to one of your instructors at school and ask about when/where to apply....

  24. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

    Nurse K8 replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    Medical Nerd- If at all possible, pick up and internship/externship while in nursing school. All of my classmates that had one were offered a job upon graduation. I did not have one and am still...

  25. New Grad in Sacramento, CA

    Nurse K8 replied to susie496's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Susie- I am in the same boat as you. New grad in Sac and cant get a job. I am so apethetic now it is disgusting. I think if definately helps if you know someone, but I dont know anyone!! I am...