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  1. Wife with BSN with NO drive, what to do??

    PetuniaRN replied to Tony1790's topic in General Nursing

    She has a college degree--nothing wrong with Mcdonalds or Safeway--IF she is management or administrative. I presume he helped support her when she was in nursing school however long ago--she should...

  2. Where is the "nursing shortage" still going strong?

    PetuniaRN replied to Kingfish72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Columbia, South Carolina has a huge shortage! The trauma level one teaching hospital there needs ICU nurses. It is a nice place to live, and the beach is only 1 1/2 hrs away. Good

  3. Failed NCLEX-RN 1st time

    PetuniaRN replied to jdk2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    JDK2008, Don't feel too bad, many people fail it and become great nurses. I don't know where you went to school, but the biggest tip we got was to apply Maslow's heirarchy before answering the...

  4. need help fast......please

    PetuniaRN replied to nicolej1024's topic in California Nursing

    Nicole, Just moved here (SoCal) from South Carolina. I don't know about your school being accepted here but I do know of some potential probs you will have regarding finances/getting job. I graduated...

  5. WHY do we need more nurses

    PetuniaRN replied to getinfall's topic in General Nursing

    I second the (ie cleaning ass) part. It seriously prevents people from entering this profession, or sticking around. My (idiotic) sis-in-law asked me if as a nurse I have to do "menial, useless tasks"...

  6. Normal interview questions/process?

    PetuniaRN replied to TallRNBB's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well, I do not doubt that you may be a hot little number, but I don't think it is the reason here, LOL! I am willing to bet that your terrible OC experience could possibly be at a hospital with a 4...

  7. I think I crossed the line

    PetuniaRN replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    You are NOT out of line--it sounds like the nurses there (or at least your preceptor) takes advantage of their techs to do some of their tasks for them. But it is YOUR patient and YOUR license. What...

  8. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    PetuniaRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Ok, so I graduated in May 08 from a school in SC and got my RN license there. Then we moved to California later that month and I applied for a Cali license. I now have my temporary CA license and...

  9. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    PetuniaRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    Romantic, Don't get me wrong--I am excited about telemetry since I need the knowledge but I spent 2 1/2 semesters in a PCU/telemetry floor during my clinicals and never felt "inspired". It was across...

  10. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    PetuniaRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    CK, I am so shocked that Hoag had such a difficult interview! I am relieved I did not have to interview there b/c I would have been stymied for good answers. I have not opened a book since I passed my...

  11. Do you accept tips?

    PetuniaRN replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    Some cultures feel like if they give a present to you, you will give their loved one better care. I would not accept any gifts, but would reassure them that you will take very good care of the...

  12. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    PetuniaRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    I wore black pants, a white cowl neck shirt and a shrunken black jacket. I wore some serious heels though (that always makes me feel fierce!) and regreted that when I had to walk all over the hospital...

  13. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    PetuniaRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    Romantic, No, I wouldn't call this my dream job. I even told the lady that in the interview! But I do realize it is a stepping stone to my dream job through learning crucial things that would help me...

  14. Transgender Nursing Student

    PetuniaRN replied to Transgender_n_TN's topic in General Students

    Hello again! I just thought of another possible resource for you if the school counselor doesn't work out--your psych instructor! I utilized the heck out of mine. I knew she was open minded and would...

  15. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    PetuniaRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    Romantic, I wasn't asked anything unusual if that is what you are asking. The typical strengths, weaknesses, best clinical experience, worst clinical experience, etc. I was asked why I became a nurse...

  16. Transgender Nursing Student

    PetuniaRN replied to Transgender_n_TN's topic in General Students

    This is somewhat similar to a situation I witnessed in nursing school. I went to an EXTREMELY conservative school in the bible belt (we still wore nursing dresses and caps! I just graduated! In 2008!)...

  17. Vent: Isn't this a contradiction??!!

    PetuniaRN replied to Black Jade's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As my mother told me, "Preferences aren't the same as requirements." So apply anyway and hopefully they will give us a chance. I surely will remember this whenever I am a seasoned nurse and a new grad...

  18. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    PetuniaRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    CK Nurse, Wow, I have heard great things about Hoag. I hope you get it !! It is located quite close to the beach and is just gorgeous. Maybe you will think about moving closer there..that is where we...

  19. Vent: Isn't this a contradiction??!!

    PetuniaRN replied to Black Jade's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it is stupid wording, but what I have found it means in everyday English is, "We need to fill this position and we are willing to train a new grad, but will hire a nurse with experience before...

  20. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    PetuniaRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    Wellllll, as a new grad I have found there isn't really an option for how much you will make. It is posted on UCI that Clin I start at 30.66, and Saddleback says they start new grads at 29.70. I think...

  21. Frustrated new grad with NO job opportunities

    PetuniaRN replied to PetuniaRN's topic in California Nursing

    Well, welcome to California!! I have recently come across some good news...I got a job ! I don't start until September sometime, but I will be at Saddleback (right...by...my...house!). They were...

  22. 12 hour hospital shift hours

    PetuniaRN replied to coolpeach's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am still a little confused. I understand the 7a-7p, and 7p-7a (my old hospital did that) but I am applying to hospitals here in California now and they list the hours in shifts--1st, 2nd, and 3rd....

  23. Can't find a job as new grad!!!

    PetuniaRN replied to jdorworth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too am having your same problem (minus the bun in the oven). I graduated from nursing school and passed the NCLEX in South Carolina (May) and moved to California. It took awhile to get the...

  24. How much is your pay?

    PetuniaRN replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to quote the lady I was responding to!! She said gas was 3.40 in March 2008 in San

  25. How much is your pay?

    PetuniaRN replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    You just posted that in Mar 08 and now it is July 08 and gas is $4.50 here in Orange county???It went up that fast? I just moved here in May so I didn't know what it was. I am a new grad applying to...