SJSU_Mami

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  1. new grads in critical areas

    SJSU_Mami replied to greerster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am starting a brand new "RN Residency" in a couple of weeks. Its in the NICU, and I've read that it is a program started at Children's Hospital LA which is being adapted into hospitals all over the...

  2. New Format Questions

    SJSU_Mami replied to lliu0082000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm using this book: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1582553076/qid=1108453364/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/002-1507220-2522414?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 I find it very...

  3. Had 265 - I PASSED!!!

    SJSU_Mami replied to nrschris's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I will be in the same boat pretty soon!! :pl: :w00t:

  4. Applying for my nursing license/NCLEX! and a question...

    SJSU_Mami replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Students

    The passport photo is a 2x2 head shot of you. Having them taken can be expensive, but you can do it at any Mailboxes Etc or Wolf Camera, and many drug stores do it. I did mine myself with my...

  5. Externship or take the summer off?

    SJSU_Mami replied to jessinMS's topic in General Students

    Experience is always valuable. I would go for it.. My last summer I got chosen for a nursing study abroad trip to Peru. We provided health care and teaching (dental, handwashing, lice!) to children...

  6. Rumour about CNM education.......

    SJSU_Mami replied to hipmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah, you could do it.. http://www.ucsf.edu Check the nursing

  7. Yay Me!!!

    SJSU_Mami replied to babynursewannab's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrat :balloons: :beer:

  8. my very sick puppy Frex

    SJSU_Mami replied to nursepenny's topic in General Nursing

    My condolences to your family regarding your sweet doggy.. I bet she gave you lots of fun and happy memories. I'm sure she appreciated everything you've done for her, and she is sitting next to you...

  9. How long for interim permit??

    SJSU_Mami replied to lmcnabbkv's topic in California Nursing

    I think those two girls are going to try and take it in March. Yeah, Kaplan questions seem to be the hardest! Some of them I read and swear that they are totally wrong! Did you interview at LPCH or...

  10. How long for interim permit??

    SJSU_Mami replied to lmcnabbkv's topic in California Nursing

    As of now I plan to take it the 22nd.. I don't want to do it after starting work because I have to focus on the NICU. My friends and I last minute wanted to take Kaplan but in San Jose the next one...

  11. How long for interim permit??

    SJSU_Mami replied to lmcnabbkv's topic in California Nursing

    Hey girl.. Yeah we were warned that college administrations screw up our transcripts often. So we actually had the office send one to the BRN, as well as the School of Nursing so they could send it...

  12. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

    SJSU_Mami replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

    Where would they all get hired? Where I live they've been laying off CNAs. The unit I did my last semester clinicals in no longer uses CNAs. I know at my nursing school we were considered CNA...

  13. Graduate Nurse Internships

    SJSU_Mami replied to bsngrad02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sinead, Which hospitals are you applying to? It seems like a lot of ICU's up here are accepting new grads. I have an IP and will be starting in the NICU at Stanford's Children's hospital this month....

  14. Where do you keep your stethescope?

    SJSU_Mami replied to Still Riding's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe if you buy a fabric stethoscope cover it won't feel so awkward. I've seen a lot on http://www.smartscrubs.com and they even make them to match scrub tops.. I don't know where else you would put...

  15. Maternity/OB Clinical Specialist

    SJSU_Mami replied to ER1010's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I suggest reading the advanced practice perinatal nursing specialty on UCSF's webpage. It may help you to see what they do.

  16. Yahoo, I Passed Nclex-rn!!

    SJSU_Mami replied to tjhemtrn2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!! :balloons:

  17. What to wear to Nursing "new employee" Orientation

    SJSU_Mami replied to lmcnabbkv's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Actually no they didn't tell much about parking, but I went ahead and looked online. It looks as if the best thing is to buy the monthly ones since we'll be orienting for about 6 months. Wow 50...

  18. What does R.N. J.D. mean??

    SJSU_Mami replied to youknowho's topic in General Nursing

    No I don't think she works in the hospital anymore; she lectures at SJSU. She doesn't practice law either; but she has a law

  19. Interview tomorrow for a NICU position! Any advice?

    SJSU_Mami posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have an interview at a Level 4 NICU tomorrow morning! I'm a little nervous; does anyone have any advice for me? What questions should I ask the manager? I'm a new grad, and this hospital's new...

  20. What does R.N. J.D. mean??

    SJSU_Mami replied to youknowho's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about Dr. Mann? She has a law degree; she is a nurse midwife and a great instructor. She can explain a lot of the history about midwives and how they were viewed in the past. A...

  21. What did you buy yourself for a graduation present

    SJSU_Mami replied to Nightcrawler's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I bought myself, my fiance, and my mom a 7-day Carnival cruise to the Mexican Riviera. We went to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo San Lucas.. I just got back and it was a blast!! The best part...

  22. What to wear to Nursing "new employee" Orientation

    SJSU_Mami replied to lmcnabbkv's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi LM Neonurse.. I spoke to the recruiter at LPCH yesterday and she said to wear business casual that first week.. I accepted the 12 hour night position. How about you? I'm trying to prepare for the...

  23. New Grad RN starting salary

    SJSU_Mami replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    Well, it depends what neighborhood you are in.. but generally the bay seems more expensive. My parents' house in SD could probably sell for about 550,000. Its 4 bed and 3 bath, and well taken care...

  24. New Grad RN starting salary

    SJSU_Mami replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    Well, it depends what neighborhood you are in.. but generally the bay seems more expensive. My parents' house in SD could probably sell for about 550,000. Its 4 bed and 3 bath, and well taken care...

  25. New Grad RN starting salary

    SJSU_Mami replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    25.00 is normal for SD and LA. Its higher where I live in the Bay, around 33-35 starting. But my house will cost a whole lot more.. but I love the bay! I grew up in SD and was ready for something...