landesmummy

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1. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

   landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

   omg, ACE Tac-Tic, you hit the nail on the head! I graduated in 2009 & boy, when speaking with other RNs that went elsewhere, we get such a different experience but in all reality, I believe that...

2. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

   landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

   I was accepted into County 3 weeks before school started! They do take their time getting back to you, but really, it is a most amazing programme. Good luck you guys, I'll keep my fingers

3. The Patient I Failed

   landesmummy replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Dear NerdtoNurse? You have touched so many of us. I tell people regularly about your story & thanks to you, I finally made my will. I am a newer grad nurse & I will never forget what you...

4. Working for the County of Los Angeles-Advice

   landesmummy replied to peaceful's topic in California Nursing

   no you cannot use a

5. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

   landesmummy replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I forgot to mention, get to know your staff and work with them. And don't forget to say thank you for a job well done. The CNAs & some of the LVNs never got to hear a thank you and by doing so,...

6. Just sign for it

   landesmummy replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

   Keep staying strong and doing whats right. You have all of our support. Good luck and keep us posted on the

7. Red Cross Nursing

   landesmummy posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I have just been informed that I got a real job! It is for the American Red Cross. Does anyone have any experience in this field? Does it lead into other fields? I am to be a Charge/Float RN. I...

8. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

   landesmummy replied to Jazzythinker's topic in General Nursing

   I took that chance too, as I didn't want the reference of 'she quit' but when things are wrong and your license is in jeopardy, all of our hard work will mean nothing once its taken away. The nsg sup...

9. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

   landesmummy replied to Jazzythinker's topic in General Nursing

   They will understand why when they read your duties. I have had people read it, look at me (if I'm in an interview), read again & shake their head. As tempting as it is to not list them, you have...

10. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    landesmummy replied to Jazzythinker's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad...after getting my license I had applied everywhere & got this position through a friend of mine who lasted 4 weeks...I was a warm body & that was it. So very wrong. I loved my...

11. Just sign for it

    landesmummy replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    HELL no honey...can you afford to kiss your license good-bye? Because you will be. You know what is morally & ethically right, your DON evidently doesn't and she doesn't care about you or your...

12. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    landesmummy replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All I can say is good luck. I was the only RN at nights for 110 pts...heart attacks, breathing difficulties, unresponsive pts, fisty cuffs between pts, belligerent pts. If you have a crash cart, make...

13. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    landesmummy replied to Jazzythinker's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. I was RN #7 since January and I had lasted there the longest...7 weeks! The lying on charting, the non-existent infection control, the lack of support, the lack of resources,...

14. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, several of those that have graduated are currently in programmes for their bachelors as well as a couple for their masters...several of the teachers there are graduates from the school & they...

15. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    I didn't use anything but several of my classmates said that they used the CAHSEE books for review--I believe they are the California exit exam books. Good