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  1. RN to BSN Program at CSU East Bay

    Oranges3420 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Is anyone familiar with the RN to BSN program at CSU East Bay? I am an RN who is going to be moving to the bay area in the future and am curious as to how flexible the program is. I am familiar with...

  2. question on tube feeding and flushes

    Oranges3420 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am confused as to the proper way to administer meds and water flushes via gt or ngt. Most nurses seem to flush them in the tubes with the syringe plunger - either due to time constraints or because...

  3. Roles/responsibilities of LVNs???

    Oranges3420 posted a topic in California Nursing

    So, my hospital is starting to hire LVN's on the floor. Yesterday I needed to cover an LVN for the first time. She can't take orders, note orders or push IV meds. I was with her patient all night!...

  4. Roles/responsibilities of LVNs???

    Oranges3420 replied to Oranges3420's topic in California Nursing

    Wow: great reply. Thanks for the response. I'm going to talk to my manager about it tomorrow! I think you're right: they are assigning her patients with way too much going

  5. Defensive Charting

    Oranges3420 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Does anyone know where there may be a class (online or otherwise) to take to find out how to chart and avoid lawsuits? I'm a relativetly new nurse and only 2 months on the med/surg floor and I'm...

  6. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    Oranges3420 replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    fyi... registered nurse (rn)vn-0610-1/3 $52,095-$132,279 department of veterans affairs/veterans health administration auburn closes 09/30/2010 (from usajobs.com - sign up for their emails so...

  7. Nursing after SNF RN position

    Oranges3420 replied to SirRN's topic in California Nursing

    Hi guys: I graduated last year and have been working in SNF since January. I have spoken with many recruiters and only one told me that SNF was a bad idea. A lot of the recruiters are familiar with...

  8. New grad looking for a job in California

    Oranges3420 replied to Kelly314's topic in California Nursing

    I never thought I would say this but finding a job really was the hardest part of this whole nursing journey for me. I graduated in May '08 and didn't get a job until January '09 - and that was in a...

  9. Questions on State Visits

    Oranges3420 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    As a new RN grad that recently started at a SNF, I am hearing horror stories from the other nurses related to the State coming for a visit: that they come and follow you around, ask you why certain...

  10. New Grad facing unique issue

    Oranges3420 replied to ichigoismyhomie's topic in California Nursing

    Social_nurse, It's not necessarily true: it really depends on the facility as to whether you are considered a "new grad" or not. I've talked w/MANY recruiters and it varies from hospital to hospital -...

  11. New Grad facing unique issue

    Oranges3420 replied to ichigoismyhomie's topic in California Nursing

    I spoke last week w/a CHW recruiter about a job posting for M/S that asked for 1 year experience or new grad from May-August '09 only. When I spoke w/him about it, he states he limited it to brand new...

  12. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    Oranges3420 replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Dmeneses, 1. I just walked into the SNF and pretty much was hired - they were desperate for an RN at the time (I was lucky). I already passed the NCLEX and don't think they would have hired me...

  13. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    Oranges3420 replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    DNiceRN, I also am working SNF and, from what I hear from various recruiters, SNF work "counts" as experience for certain facilities. ValleyCare in Pleasanton, for instance, will interview you after...

  14. Jobless in California

    Oranges3420 replied to BABO's topic in California Nursing

    i sincerely feel your pain. i also graduated in may '08 and after several months of not working, i broke down and went to a snf in my area. it's far from ideal but it's paying the bills. also, i'm...

  15. RN:patient ratio in SNF in Ca

    Oranges3420 replied to Oranges3420's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    mama mia! where do you work? are you in

  16. RN:patient ratio in SNF in Ca

    Oranges3420 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a new RN just starting my first job at a SNF in Sacramento. The patient load is about 22-27 patients. There's a desk nurse - sometimes - to help w/admissions or new orders but, for the most part,...

  17. RN:patient ratio in SNF in Ca

    Oranges3420 replied to Oranges3420's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thanks CapeCod. Do you think it makes a difference if a new grad works for a LTC chain of facilities vs a single, private one? Would they offer more training or support to

  18. Working SNF in Sacramento area

    Oranges3420 replied to Oranges3420's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks!

  19. Working SNF in Sacramento area

    Oranges3420 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone have any ideas on some decent SNF places to start working as a new grad? I started just over a week ago at one facility and it is a NIGHTMARE!!! 22 patients who are subacute? I stayed over...

  20. Working SNF in Sacramento area

    Oranges3420 replied to Oranges3420's topic in California Nursing

    You got it: I went to SNF because I was unable to get a job at a hospital. Since my husband works, the farthest I could probably move would be the bay area. And I know that it's even worse out there....

  21. 1st job interview - EEK!

    Oranges3420 replied to vashtee's topic in General Students

    Be able to answer at least some basics so you are not fumbling on your words, such as: Tell me about yourself. Why did you become a nurse? What are your strengths? weaknesses? How do you handle...

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

    Oranges3420 replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    A Sutter recruiter (in Sac) told me they just hired a couple of Dec '07 grads, so all hope is not lost! Sonora is hiring new grads - they have a ton of M/S positions I saw on their website and are...

  23. Bay Area New Grad

    Oranges3420 replied to PACIFICWHALES's topic in California Nursing

    I hear ya. I have applied to OODLES of positions from San Rafael to San Jose to Sacramento and beyond and there just ain't anyone hiring. All the new grad programs already started. Also, the places...

  24. How long to get CA NCLEX-RN results?

    Oranges3420 replied to lsvalliant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Figures! Mine took two weeks too and my last name ends w/a G. Coincidence? I think

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

    Oranges3420 replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    There was an article (few months back) in the SF Chronicle that said there is something like 65% more nurse graduates this year than prior years. The governator threw alot of money at nursing programs...