SJSU_Mami

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  1. new grads in critical areas

    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

    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!!!

    Congrats! I will be in the same boat pretty soon!! :pl: :w00t:
  4. Applying for my nursing license/NCLEX! and a question...

    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?

    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.......

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

    Congrat :balloons: :beer:
  8. my very sick puppy Frex

    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??

    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??

    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??

    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. 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

    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?

    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

    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!!

    CONGRATS!! :balloons:
  17. 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??

    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. 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??

    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. 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. 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

    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

    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

    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...