NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Can you help me get to California

    NickiLaughs replied to EzraRn's topic in California Nursing

    Well, good luck, but really think that through. We're talking about new graduates from June 2008 who do not have jobs. Many hospitals are having hiring freezes. I don't know how far 8 months of...

  2. Health Insurance crap at new Job?

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you for letting me know about the HMO! I had a really bad experience with the PCP I had picked originally. I needed a cardiologist referral that he didn't want to give, until I told him he...

  3. Can you help me get to California

    NickiLaughs replied to EzraRn's topic in California Nursing

    I'd hate to tell you this, but there's not a lot of jobs right now and a lot of competition. The economy in California is horrible. I am the only one in my nursing class to have a job at a hospital....

  4. Know anything about college of the Desert?

    NickiLaughs replied to sydnie07's topic in California Nursing

    You might want to consider the new program for BSN at the palm desert campus associated with CSUSB. They didn't have a lot of applicants for their first class. The one thing that bites is you have...

  5. Taking Lunches, Not Clocking Out

    NickiLaughs replied to kelbel's topic in Nurse Management

    Chantel, it depends on your state. I was doing this in California, clocking out even though I could not leave the floor being the only licensed person. After I left that position, I found out people...

  6. Still No Job offers

    NickiLaughs replied to dec2008houRNgrad's topic in General Nursing

    Despite a previous poster's statement that there are pages and pages of RN jobs as hospitals in California, the market has been hit very hard here too. Many hospitals in California have cancelled New...

  7. For all pre-nursing students

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It has been noticed that due to mass media and just general word of mouth that there is a HUGE number of people scrambling to get into nursing school any way they can. I just wanted to provide a...

  8. Nursing out of high school?

    NickiLaughs replied to Young-one's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah that would work. But if you plan to do your BSN no matter what I would just do the prerequisites at the community college and then transfer straight to the BSN. The nursing program is two...

  9. Nursing out of high school?

    NickiLaughs replied to Young-one's topic in California Nursing

    You have to complete certain prerequisites before you can even apply to a nursing program. Usually Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry, English, Sociology, etc. From the looks of cal state...

  10. RN to BSN, work and go to school or just school?

    NickiLaughs replied to margo2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know that right now the program might seem like a good deal. But if you're happy where your at, with the economy, I'd think twice before quitting! There are so many programs that are CCNE or NLNAC...

  11. California Schools.........

    NickiLaughs replied to TCLA's topic in California Nursing

    As a heads up many nursing schools out here give more "points" if you are a local resident. I worked closely with the nursing department at a CSU out here. I believe 10 points alone were awarded if...

  12. PLEASE HELP! Graduation Speech!!

    NickiLaughs replied to Jenn1687's topic in General Nursing

    I had to write a speech after receiving highest GPA. Here's my perspective: this speech is for you and your classmates, no one else, focus on that. My rule of thumb is all good speeches are three...

  13. Is it possible for allnurses to have an employment catagory

    NickiLaughs replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    There is a job section at the very top right of the webpage. However if you're looking for jobs specifically in california, that would mean they would have to have an additional category for each...

  14. Need help

    NickiLaughs replied to JenRN2011's topic in California Nursing

    I'm going to tell you right now that pre-pouring is going to get you in trouble. There is no way to possibly do the double check of right med/right patient/right time/ etc this way. That is what...

  15. Tattooed Nurse?

    NickiLaughs replied to rnrnewgrad's topic in Nursing Career

    I have three tattoos, so far I've made sure all of them can be covered by scrubs. I don't think they should be seen at work, though many coworkers know I have them from off-site hanging out. The...

  16. 100+ new grad applications and counting...

    NickiLaughs replied to MBA2RN's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats MBA! You must be so

  17. here goes again I am sure-acrylics-this time it's personal

    NickiLaughs replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nail biter since I was 2. I'm 25 now, my latest attempt to quit has been to get a plain manicure every two weeks, keep a nail file with me and have gum constantly. So far I've been clean...

  18. How do I become a registered nurse?

    NickiLaughs replied to LiSA MARiE 456's topic in California Nursing

    Ok, different programs require different things. If you know your end goal is RN no matter what, then I would go to rn.ca.gov and review ALL the schools in your area that are accredited to deliver an...

  19. What should I already know going into the Nursing Program?

    NickiLaughs replied to Bashful814's topic in California Nursing

    I would definitely review anatomy and physiology,...and then start learning pharmacology. There are a lot of drugs out there! Much of your time will be spend learning diseases, pathophysiology and...

  20. Did anyone's spouses/partners etc...... have a problem with you becoming a RN?

    NickiLaughs replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    My husband was initially concerned. His mother had died of Hepatitis C from IV drug use and his dad has it as well from another source. He was worried that I would get stuck with a needle and end up...

  21. No new grad jobs now what?

    NickiLaughs replied to LOVEJRT's topic in California Nursing

    It does, I'm still wary though because of how even with a job offer there is such instability in the market that it could change. Hope thing's are getting better for

  22. No new grad jobs now what?

    NickiLaughs replied to LOVEJRT's topic in California Nursing

    I got a job!!!!! St B's ICU I don't start until April though. As long as they don't cancel me. Keep hunting guy's! There is light at the end of the

  23. ANY NURSES IN ARIZONA KNOW OF FACILITIES THAT HIRE NEW GRADS w/ INTERNSHIP INTO ICU??

    NickiLaughs replied to Chicci212's topic in Arizona Nursing

    yeah...i bought my house for 260, was worth 360 supposedly, refinanced to pay off some bills or lighten the load to 300...it's now valued in the 170ish range and losing about 7-10k in value every...

  24. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

    NickiLaughs replied to SierraN's topic in General Nursing

    California does not currently have a nursing shortage. The only shortage of nurses presently is experienced nurses with many years of experience. Some areas there are literally no jobs at all, such...

  25. No new grad jobs now what?

    NickiLaughs replied to LOVEJRT's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck mimi! Let me know how it goes! Maybe we'll work together! ------ was out sick yesterday when I interviewed, so the ED manager interviewed me for her. I think it went well but I'll let...