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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 response!

..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 a quick greet and meet kind of a meeting so I was ...

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 nursing sisters and brothers please Thank you!

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 instances have been hired on. Can a hospital, let'...

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 small, non-profit hospital-- it's family oriented. I m...

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 uncommon to see between 500-1200 resumes for a handfu...

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 link about the Versant program. Home Page Good luck!

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 used their format to study for the NCLEX. Kaplan's...

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

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 plans to update the videos or in your opinion, does...

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 around getting my drug screen and background check done...

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 have probably an additional strike against me in fin...

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 the room and removing the telephone. Suggestions,...

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

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 from standing on my feet for so long (ICU). They've...

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 $139.00- purchased two!

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 assuming they are still floating through the mass pile...

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 did neither so I'm one of those "faceless" applic...

That's great news! What state are you in?

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

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 okay.

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 nurse in the state of California Thanks for everyo...

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 of our name. I guess my question is, is this leg...

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. I got the 'pop-up' window. This morning I saw my ...

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 HOPE!)