ChickenJoyRN,BSN

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1. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

   ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in Geriatric

   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 facility for about 2-3 weeks or so and I have to say t...

2. New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

   ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric

   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 am available, but do not feel comfortable being by ...

3. New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

   ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric

   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 shadowing an LVN. I had the 7-3 shift. I asked a ton of q...

4. Piedmont Gardens Oakland

   ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to RNLola035's topic in Geriatric

   WOW. I just responded to your message. I was gonna apply at that place but got hired at a Castro Valley location. Let me know how its going.

5. New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

   ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric

   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 apologies. Thanks again

6. New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

   ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in Geriatric

   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 1:30 with CNA's and LVN's assistance. -Don't know my...

7. LTC Salary for new grad RN

   ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric

   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. I was just too excited they offered me the positio...

8. New Grad RN Curious about Nurse Corps

   ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Government

   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 of service (3 years active, 5 reserve) during my 3 ...

9. New Grad RN Curious about Nurse Corps

   ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in Government

   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 begin nursing career ASAP Questions: -How well will...

10. New Grad Dilema

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in California

    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 though its not a guarantee I'll get the position?

11. New Grad Dilema

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in California

    Are nursing homes examples of SNF's?

12. New Grad Dilema

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in California

    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 (Bay Area) -Want to work in the hospital setting. P...

13. Getting a math question wrong!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in NCLEX

    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 certain I got my math question wrong and I still passed...

14. Getting a math question wrong!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in NCLEX

    Yup. This was probably the most unusual exam I have ever taken in my life. That just proves that you can never tell with this exam.

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

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    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 payment window. I found out I passed this morning. Good...