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  1. How do you find out how much do RN's/New Grads get paid in diffrent hospitals?

    deemalt replied to futuredream's topic in General Nursing

    I started at 27.00 for orientation (new grad) 29.50 after orientation with $2.75 night differential in Southern California. This is the lower end of the spectrum. Most of the hospitals here start at...

  2. Clinic nurses: If 1 million people join this group....

    deemalt replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to see this. I do work in a hospital but moonlight at a free clinic. It definitely lends itself to less resources so others' experiences can be very

  3. Drop the BA path for the BSN?

    deemalt replied to dairymarie's topic in General Nursing

    I found a more circuitous route to nursing. I got a job in archaeology out of school. Was a park ranger, bartender/waitress, then went to school for massage therapy and got my holistic health...

  4. Drop the BA path for the BSN?

    deemalt replied to dairymarie's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I could have written this myself! I completed a BA in anthropology, also have the itch to help people and then, years later went on to complete my BSN. I absolutely loved my anthro education and...

  5. U is For Union

    deemalt replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I think nursing needs unions, but the unions need to be run by nurses for nurses, and they should work hard to combat workplace bullying. Not_A_Hat_Person - Thank you for your post. I have...

  6. U is For Union

    deemalt replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I agree with tyvin. Divided we fall. Unions are our way of speaking up as nurses and making changes that not only effect our pay but patient safety. Non union nurses are a hospital's dream come true....

  7. Instrument sterilization in small clinic

    deemalt replied to AKav8trix's topic in Infectious Disease

    I was hoping that someone had replied to this! I have the same questions. I was recently asked to be the nurse coordinator for a small free clinic. We have been doing the chemical sterilization with...

  8. Now with Changes in Ecomony which is better ADN or BSN

    deemalt replied to proudmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Given the choice, go for your BSN. You will absolutely have a better chance of being hired and some places will give you a differential. It may not have made a difference in the past but it does now....

  9. First job

    deemalt replied to AnewRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I know this feeling well. I'm in my 5th month and still feel like I'm drowning half the time. There was a point when I at least stopped being scared to go to work. I'm starting to actually enjoy...

  10. Which wound care certification

    deemalt replied to lostinal's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Has anyone out there done the Wicks on line classes for CWOCN certification? I spoke to a preceptor here in Southern Ca and she recommended either Emory, Wicks, or Webwoc. Off the bat there are major...

  11. Can You Believe This?

    deemalt replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. You thought about your license and patient safety first. Good

  12. Looking for a new job after 4 months...

    deemalt replied to sunshine547's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow. I am in a very similar position! I am a new grad who has been working at an LTACH for about 5 mos. It is definetly not a good fit for me and I want out yesterday! I am also applying for other...

  13. CNA Certified looking for a CNA job around Orange County/Long Beach/South Bay Area

    deemalt replied to jofapcastillo's topic in General Nursing

    Promise Hospital in San Diego is usually hiring. It's an Ltac. Good

  14. can't get into an acute care setting

    deemalt replied to paixmondiale's topic in California Nursing

    You may want to try an LTAC (long term acute care). Don't know where you are located but some are Kindred, Vibra, or Promise. Sounds like you have a good amount of experience for this type of setting....

  15. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    deemalt replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much. You have no idea how timely and helpful this all is. I am at the end of my orientation at a busy LTAC and there is so much to learn - not only basic nursing skills but the whole...

  16. Do you actually READ your nursing books or just skim?

    deemalt replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    Take the hint that your prof gave - use the power points and skim, skim, skim! I graduated about a year ago and I have to say, most of the more successful students in my program used study guides and...

  17. Hang in there new Grads and New Nurses it does get better..I PROMISE

    deemalt replied to Morettia2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel your pain Cris748! I am in my 6th week of orientation at a superbusy long term acute facility (LTAC). This type of hospital deals with patients that will have longer term stays but with complex...

  18. New Grad RN need not apply

    deemalt replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry, must have forgot to copy the link! Here it is...

  19. New Grad RN need not apply

    deemalt replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To all the new grads having a hard time: Yes, it is brutal out there and it is a total blow to the ego after working so hard in school only to be faced with rejection. It took me a little while but I...

  20. Dear future nursing students,

    deemalt replied to BeeFree963's topic in General Students

    I finished nursing school back in December but I couldn't help posting after I read the beginning of this thread. I have definitely come across all of these types of students during school. I can also...

  21. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    deemalt replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    For the new grads out there - when you listed your clinical hours did you itemize the time spent in each part of the department? For example, let's say I did 50 OB hours. Would I list it like that or...

  22. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    deemalt replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For the new grads out there - when you listed your clinical hours did you itemize the time spent in each part of the department? For example, let's say I did 50 OB hours. Would I list it like that or...

  23. University of Oklahoma-Accelerated BSN Program

    deemalt replied to nicole15's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you still need sleeve patch? I have one from the lab coat we bought but never used. If you can PM me go ahead. If not we can make other arrangements. Let me

  24. University of Oklahoma-Accelerated BSN Program

    deemalt replied to nicole15's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took some pre-reqs at National. State of the art equipment with enough to go around and my professor (micro) was awesome. I have also heard that Azusa Pacifica (sp?) has an accerlerated BSN

  25. University of Oklahoma-Accelerated BSN Program

    deemalt replied to nicole15's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just graduated from the SD campus. Many of the things that Bash75 pointed out were also issues at my campus. Things to keep in mind are: The price that they say it will be is underestimated and...