I am a new-grad and just started a position at a SNF in the Bay Area. I was wondering what the nurse to patient ratio, according to state guidelines, is in California. I have been working in this...
ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Okay, I need to vent. So during the middle of my 2nd day of orientation my DSD comes up to me and ask if I can come in tomorrow for a 3-11 and work on my own because someone called in sick. I said I...
ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Thank you to all responders. I just finished my second day of orientation today and it was my first day on the floor shadowing an LVN. I have to say that I was overwhelmed....even though I was...
ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Thanks. And your're right, I didn't mean it in that manner. I understand we all work as a team and I will do my best to act in an authoritative and respectful manner. Such a new grad(rookie) move!!!...
My situation: -New grad RN, BSN in December 2008, 27 y/o male -No hospital (CNA,LVN) experience -Got a job in a LTC in California $30/hr -DON expects "aggressiveness" out of me and said my ratio is...
ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I was just offered a job at a SNF and they offered me $30/hr as a new grad. I do live in the Bay Area California though. But when they offered me the position, I didn't even bother asking for a rate....
thank you very much!!!!that was very informative. sounds like there are a lot of opportunities to build leadership skills. so if i wanted to become an officer it is required that i commit to 8 years...
My situation: -New grad RN with a BSN degree -No medical/nurse experience -27 years old male, not married (but in a relationship), no kids -No military experience, background or knowledge -Wants to...
ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in California Nursing
If you plan to work in a far location, how does the interview process go? Since I'm in the Bay Area and I wanted to work in SoCal, would I have to take a trip down there just for an interview even...
Here is my situation: -Graduated December 2008 -Active California Registered Nurse License -No experience, except from clinical rotations from the nursing program -I stay in the Northern California...
You never know with this type of exam. I am not really sure if Math questions are considered "easy" questions. I think I read it somewhere on this site. Try not to assume you did not pass. I was...
Well folks, you can add another testimony to this "Pearsonvue Trick" I took my NCLEX-RN exam last Friday. I've been attempting to re-register everyday since and it did not let me continue to the...