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50caliber

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  1. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    50caliber replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah right. We can live a comfortable living as nurse but we are not

  2. Where are the professionals?

    50caliber replied to mswim's topic in General Nursing

    i use to work in pharmaceuticals where all my coworkers were college educated "bachelors/masters". education does not equate to professionalism or manners. trust me, this is the real world. you guys...

  3. Where are the professionals?

    50caliber replied to mswim's topic in General Nursing

    Don't trip over this. You will see this type of nonsense in all work settings. RN are humans, not

  4. Job opportunities at Hoag Hospital-Irvine

    50caliber replied to an6el177's topic in California Nursing

    congratulations!!! love that

  5. Job opportunities at Hoag Hospital-Irvine

    50caliber replied to an6el177's topic in California Nursing

    I find this interesting. I interviewed last spring for their new grad ER position at the Hoag location and was not offered a position. I get a phone call from a them a year later asking if i was...

  6. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    50caliber replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    You are better off taking the NCLEX and passing it and then start applying unless you are extremely lucky and have something lined up before graduating. Most online apps will ask for your RN #. If you...

  7. Do you guys really hate nursing this much?

    50caliber replied to damaranicole's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody is putting a gun to your head If some people despise it so much, why be miserable and continue to be a nurse. Perhaps working a "full time" is the problem. I can't see myself doing anything...

  8. Those that prefer to work with men

    50caliber replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm male and have been fortunate enough to work with a pretty strong group of female nurses in the ER. I guess I'm lucky but I haven't encountered much of the gossiping/backstabbing. If I had the...

  9. Great tips on how to land your first nursing gig

    50caliber replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think the classmates who got jobs immediately after graduation were those who worked as a tech or clerk or in some other capacity in the hospital. This is more important if you live in a saturated...

  10. Importance of Nursing School Clinicals?

    50caliber replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    It is what it is. You get a taste of what to expect in the real world in terms of skills, organization, and working in hospital environment. Just enough so you know what to expect when you get out...

  11. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    50caliber replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    I attended last spring and got an interview out of the process. Did not get hired (competition was intense) but got a call back 1year later asking if i was still interested. I turned them down due to...

  12. Urgent Emergency Help.....

    50caliber replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Nursing

    Hate to be a prick but if you are at clinicals, you should have no business texting. Use your resources. Ask your RN, classmates, or your

  13. Great tips on how to land your first nursing gig

    50caliber replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    This sums it up brilliantly. I was in this position a year ago and I was very aggressive with my job search. Having done many of the steps mentioned above, I now work in the ER, which was my first...

  14. JOBS???

    50caliber replied to sharde86's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you. I was in your position a year ago. My advice is to get mentally prepared for a long process. Get ready to send out tons of resumes and you might need to expand your job search out of...

  15. Beating Stress post duty

    50caliber replied to RelloydRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Come home, eat, and take nice hot shower. Surf the internet, check email, watch my ESPN, and catch up on the previous nights sports (work nights) before going to

  16. are you tougher on foreign nurses?

    50caliber replied to ItsTheDude's topic in General Nursing

    Can they do their jobs safely and competently? That is all that

  17. got yelled at today- for volunteering

    50caliber replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you have to do. People volunteer for many reasons. I was a recent new grad myself and I give you the props for taking the initiative in attempting to keep yourself active and marketable. Try...

  18. Took NCLEXRN April 1. Stopped around 80-85

    50caliber replied to Jingjingmanila's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Who knows. Your guess is as good as mine. I know its not easy but you simply have to endure the wait. I honestly thought I failed but I passed and got all worked up and stressed out for no apparent...

  19. How many consecutive 12-hour shifts do you consider safe?

    50caliber replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked 6 12's in a row before. Its not too bad but the hardest thing is to prepare your mind for it. Plus, having 8 days off is quite

  20. anyone come to the ER with peds experience?

    50caliber replied to hollyrn08's topic in Emergency

    In my ER, they are awesome. Love em love em love em. Tough ped IV starts, ped codes, tough ped pts, they can handle them with ease. I can't stand ped pt. and love it when they are there to help. Plus,...

  21. How would you have handled this?

    50caliber replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Situation did not turn ugly because she was able to recover by herself. Say you delayed calling for help and she really goes bad. Then you are being negligent and you don't want to go there from a...

  22. Per Diem Pay - recent?

    50caliber replied to lasante's topic in General Nursing

    Lowest I seen is from 52 to 65 per hour. I'm sure the more experience you have, the higher its going to

  23. "NP's Are Smart Nurses" ????

    50caliber replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever. People will say what they want to say. I'm not going waste my time or energy getting worked up. It is what it is. Just move

  24. Would you go to the ER for this?

    50caliber replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    I see more trivial things in the ER. Just don't come to the ER in an ambulance for this. To answer your question,

  25. New nurse quiting after 7 months of working.

    50caliber replied to TxRNtoCaRN's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, its going to be really tough. I live and work in the bay area and have looked for employment and interviewed in So Cal and it is rough. I would say that over 90% of places require a...