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  1. Washington Hospital Fremont, New Grad

    patientadv posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ouch! Found out through HR this afternoon that Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA received over 700 applicants for their RN new grad program! It will be weeks before anyone gets a

  2. Excited about Dameron!

    patientadv posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ..so my interview at Dameron Hospital went well and it looks like I'll be called back for a second round of interviews next week. I found out that they want a 3 year commitment if I get hired. It was...

  3. Is there a difference between a cordis and TLC?

    patientadv posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a difference between a cordis and triple lumen catheter or is the terminology used interchangeably? I thought there was a difference but maybe I'm wrong. Would like some feedback from my...

  4. Can a small hospital ask Kaiser not to take their nurses?

    patientadv posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in a small not for profit hospital which has a contract with Kaiser. So we basically take non-Kaiser and Kaiser patients. Some of the nurses have been interviewing at Kaiser and many...

  5. Dameron Hospital Versant Summer 2011

    patientadv replied to calstudent's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats to those of you who made it through the cut! There were over 700 applicants for the handful of positions posted. I am a previous Versant graduate of Dameron Critical Care Unit! We are a...

  6. New RN frustrated: can't find a residency or a job..... Suggestions?

    patientadv replied to tplusthree's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck! It's like that in California. I was just hired on through a hospital that has a Versant Program! One of 14 positions out of 500 applicants! Hiring managers are telling me that it's not...

  7. VERSANT NG vs. just regular NG

    patientadv replied to violet_violet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just got hired at a hospital in California which has their new grad RN's go through the Versant program. I'm very excited- heard a lot of positive things about the Versant program. Here's a web...

  8. Failed nclex what to do now?

    patientadv replied to SJMnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I purchased Mosbys and Saunders NCLEX review for NCLEX and studied it mid-way through my nursing program- was scoring in the 60's-70. In my last quarter of nursing, I signed up for Kaplan online and...

  9. Washington Hospital FREMONT

    patientadv replied to RNLola035's topic in California Nursing

    ..curious, is it true they were only considering applicants with BSN's? Those of you who received calls for interviews, do you have your

  10. CCRN & Laura Gasparis videos

    patientadv posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there.. I'm getting a start on studying for the CCRN. I've been reading threads about the videos from Laura Gasparis but from what I've read her videos are a little dated. Does anyone know if she...

  11. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    patientadv replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    After three interviews (which started mid-July) at Dameron, I was offered a position into their 2010 Fall Versant Program this week! I'm so excited because the competition was stiff! I'm running...

  12. Ecstatic New Grad-- FINALLY GOT AN OFFER!

    patientadv posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated end of March '10, sat for boards beginning of May '10 and passed! I didn't realize how tough it would be to find a new grad position close to home! I live in California (Bay Area) so I...

  13. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    patientadv replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad who was just offered a full time ICU new grad position. I'll be working nights and am excited! Any words of wisdom for a newbie working nights? Planning to purchase black-out duette for...

  14. New Grad Salary in Northern California?

    patientadv posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ...curious, what is the going new grad salary for RN's in Northern

  15. Does anyone wear MBT shoes?

    patientadv replied to blueberry21's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I purchased the MBT- sapatu. I have to admit they aren't the most attractive nursing shoes and my reasons for purchasing them wasn't to lose weight. I purchased them because I was getting back pain...

  16. Best Shoes for Nursing

    patientadv replied to mooremds's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I purchased a pair of MBT (Sapatu). They are the MOST COMFORTABLE nursing shoes I've worn. I work on an ICU floor and work 12's. I managed to find them on clearance through Footwearetc.com for...

  17. Washington Hospital Fremont, New Grad

    patientadv replied to patientadv's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there.. Nope no word from Washington and my status shows it as being that my application was forwarded to the manager. It's been a while and I know that their program begins in September. I'm...

  18. Washington Hospital Fremont, New Grad

    patientadv replied to patientadv's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, so disheartened. From what I can tell, most of these new grad positions are already slated for someone. Either they precepted there or schools have their clinicals there. Unfortunately, our school...

  19. New Grad offered a critical care job? Am I ready?

    patientadv replied to my.toys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's great news! What state are you

  20. Do CEU's expire?

    patientadv posted a topic in General Nursing

    Crazy question but do the CEU's expire at any given point -- I'm in California.

  21. I am physically sick with worry :(

    patientadv replied to SmithTNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Uhhhh... Skin is a barrier.. you touched it for a few seconds? Basic A&P and use your nursing judgement. I think it's safe to say that the baby and you are

  22. Moderate Sedation Certification Question

    patientadv replied to patientadv's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Received clarification from the Board of Registered Nursing. They said that there is nothing in the nurse practice act that prevents me from using the credential, CSRN. BTW- I am a registered...

  23. Moderate Sedation Certification Question

    patientadv posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm taking an online class for Moderate Sedation and there is a certification at the end of the class. The website says that we can use, "CSRN" (Certified Sedation Registered Nurse) at the end...

  24. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    patientadv replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's official! I passed the NCLEX-RN boards! I'm a RN! YAY! I did the Pearson trick as well. Took boards for the first time on Tuesday, May 11th at 8 AM and did the Pearson trick two hours post-test....

  25. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    patientadv replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG-- the countdown is killing me! Did you see your name on BRN? I checked this morning hoping, maybe, they posted it on the 2nd day but they didn't. We'll know for sure tomorrow (3rd day- I