NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Pay for Correctional nurses?

    NickiLaughs replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Correctional

    Where on earth do you make

  2. lvn to rn bridge programs being cancelled in california??

    NickiLaughs replied to marianDA9's topic in California Nursing

    You always have to complete some general education classes in order to do an LVN to RN bridge. I'm assuming you are talking of the program that is only available in California called the 30 unit...

  3. RN Boom to bust in california

    NickiLaughs replied to tim101's topic in General Nursing

    I was a new grad in the Inland Empire this year and started at 32/hr. It's just a lack of available jobs unfortunately. Many nurses who were part time went to full time, many retired nurses or stay...

  4. Who got a job?

    NickiLaughs replied to abcdwakwak's topic in California Nursing

    It's stiff competition. Make sure your resume is well-written, include your clinical experiences at different hospitals. If you haven't done ACLS or any additional credentials, do it. Network a lot!...

  5. HELP! Which would you choose???

    NickiLaughs replied to username2008's topic in California Nursing

    Tough choice. Depends on what you want. UCLA is going to be awesome experience for your resume. There's a nurse I work with who worked there and she knows and saw so much. Since it's through...

  6. Got an interview for a med-surg position, current employer holding on tight.

    NickiLaughs replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you applied tells me that chances are there's something that you're missing at your current job. A lot of people think they have the "dream job" because either it's easy, or great...

  7. Is it hard to find a job after having 1-year RN experience?

    NickiLaughs replied to jspar007's topic in California Nursing

    Bakersfield or LA would probably be your best bet for finding a job. San Diego is difficult and wages are low in regards to cost of living. Bay area is insane all

  8. California State Mental Health Facilities

    NickiLaughs replied to TissueBanker's topic in California Nursing

    You fill out the california state employment application and either mail it in or hand walk it in with your resume/ cover letter. Then you wait approximately 7 months for a letter in the mail that...

  9. Nursing scheduels in california?

    NickiLaughs replied to Reminisce's topic in California Nursing

    Doing a mon, tues, wed 3 12's schedule doesn't happen unless you have a lot of experience at a hospital, most new nurses are required to work every other weekend. At my work though, you can work like...

  10. ORs in the LA area that are new grad friendly?

    NickiLaughs replied to cherubhipster's topic in California Nursing

    As a heads up, the economy in California is horrible right now. There are 1000's of unemployed new grads in California who cannot find work, many hospitals are only hiring "locally" because they...

  11. American Career College / Brymann / Concorde???

    NickiLaughs replied to ef0zzy's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/education/schools/vn_schools.shtml This list has every accredited LVN program in california, there are other links on the website which take you to passrates. Those are the...

  12. Question about applying for my RN-BSN at a CSU.

    NickiLaughs replied to dine saw's topic in California Nursing

    Honestly, I would finish your RN program & take your boards before you worry about going back for your BSN. You have spring semester, then by the time you get all your board stuff done/NCLEX...

  13. Can't order ink pens but ceo earned > $1,400,000.00 in 2008

    NickiLaughs replied to lisa moree's topic in General Nursing

    While I believe that CEO's do a job that I would never particularly care for, and monetary wages are expected. How much income is really necessary to live comfortably? Do professional athletes really...

  14. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

    NickiLaughs replied to SheilaORN's topic in California Nursing

    Not true really. Riverside County encompasses the area directly east of OC and LA, the cost of living is much cheaper and Riverside County is pretty broke, and yes, they have one of the lowest scales...

  15. which one is better

    NickiLaughs replied to pandameow's topic in California Nursing

    I actually just posted a similar response to someone else. I attended concorde in San Bernardino back in 2004 to attain my LVN, here are my thoughts: I wish I had known that adult schools, and ROP...

  16. (RN) Associate's Degree to Master's Degree

    NickiLaughs replied to YesYesRN's topic in General Nursing

    IF you are absolutely certain as to what specialty you want to enter into for a master's degree, I don't see the point in completing a BSN first, and then going onto your masters. I was debating this...

  17. Four-d college in colton

    NickiLaughs replied to dark40's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I'm a local resident, I did not attend this program, I actually went to Concorde in San Bernardino Here is the pass rates for the NCLEX-PN for Four-D College - Colton for the last 10 years: 47%...

  18. Changed my schedule 3 days before I work it...

    NickiLaughs replied to jeslynhatRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would be a bit flexible in this instance. It sounds like it was a slightly disorganized month, when a bunch of us came off orientation there was a little bit of moving around and getting switched....

  19. When my shift is over...when can I leave?

    NickiLaughs replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depends on the policy of your facility. At my work, we are usually required to complete the admission assessment and are allowed to leave care plan and everything else depending on patient's arrival...

  20. RN turns barista...

    NickiLaughs replied to PeaceLove88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A lot of people don't know the variety of jobs out there since "hospital" is the focus through out nursing school. I'm going to mention some of the "odd" nursing jobs I've had (they were mostly LVN...

  21. New Grad Night Shift 11pm-7am, how much can I expect to make?

    NickiLaughs replied to nickynoodles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We need more information....it could be anywhere from 15$/hr to 50$hr depending on: Your location (City, State?) Position (Working at a clinic/nursing home/hospital?) Benefited or Per Diem? Those...

  22. Should I walk away from this?

    NickiLaughs replied to BigTimeNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Beautiful thing about nursing (minus this economy) there's something for

  23. Loma Linda department 6100

    NickiLaughs replied to 2busyb's topic in General Nursing

    May I suggest posting in the california forum? You will get a much greater response there. There is actually a post there right now about Loma Linda. They only hire graduate nurses a couple times...

  24. 10 Most Common Diagnosis for Skilled Nursing Faciltiy

    NickiLaughs replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Well Rehab's a little different, but in my experience many SNF patients have: Stroke Dementia Congestive Heart Failure Coronary Artery Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Emphysema Asthma...

  25. Hospitals in Ca are freezing their RN New Grad Program..how about LTC and SNF ?

    NickiLaughs replied to azalea04's topic in California Nursing

    They don't "train" you like they would at a hospital, you would receive a basic orientation and probably a couple weeks training depending on the facility, the job can be somewhat different depending...