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  1. 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...

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

    SJSU_Mami replied to SJSU_Mami's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the replies! As far as the books, the nurse manager recommended three: 1. Merenstein & Gardner- Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care 2. Deacon, et al- Core Curriculum for Neonatal...

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

    SJSU_Mami replied to SJSU_Mami's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the replies! As far as the books, the nurse manager recommended three: 1. Merenstein & Gardner- Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care 2. Deacon, et al- Core Curriculum for Neonatal...

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

    SJSU_Mami replied to SJSU_Mami's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats to you as well! I'm not sure how many spots were left, but she did tell me that they were going to hire about 60. I'm looking forward to the new program, 22 weeks is the longest I've ever...

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

    SJSU_Mami replied to SJSU_Mami's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks! I went ahead and made the list of strengths and weaknesses.. it helped a lot!! Best of all, I WAS HIRED ON THE SPOT!! YAY!! I start my new career Feb 28 at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital!...

  6. What was your Pinning Ceremony like?

    SJSU_Mami replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our pinning ceremony was held on a saturday, from 2-4 pm. It was the only time available at our school's Tower hall. We were allowed 13 people each, and it was based on the honor system....

  7. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

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

    I'm taking it feb 9, but I think I may postpone it. I recently went to Vegas and am going on a cruise to Mexico next week, so I'll need more time to prepare. I took a review course in san francisco,...

  8. where to take pre-req courses for RN/MSN at bay area near stanford?

    SJSU_Mami replied to spdn's topic in California Nursing

    Probably any community college in the area: De Anza, San Jose City, Evergreen, Foothill, Canada, Ohlone, there's lots depending on how far you are willing to drive. Personally I would go to a cc that...

  9. Need info from N. CA home health Rns

    SJSU_Mami replied to Genista's topic in California Nursing

    In school I did my home health rotation thru Kaiser Home Health. I'm not sure of any differences in pay, but all the nurses there were very pleasant and seemed satisfied. They liked it alot more...

  10. California Bound

    SJSU_Mami replied to edomingo3's topic in California Nursing

    At Kaiser, new grad starting is about 33 an hour. I have lived in both San Diego and San Jose, and while the houses are expensive here in San Jo, prices are rising in SD too. I'm staying here after...

  11. Kaiser Nurses

    SJSU_Mami replied to pittdidi's topic in California Nursing

    When I talked to HR at Kaiser Santa Teresa in San Jose, starting was 33.00. Evening is about 3-4 dollars more and nights about 6-7. I think Kaiser is good if you think you may move, because you keep...

  12. ER the TV show

    SJSU_Mami replied to aruray's topic in General Nursing

    I think Carter wants to get with the new social worker. I don't like how that one kid always tells his interns to "feed the nurses" to get what they want and he had no empathy for the wife of the guy...

  13. Oakland Kaiser or Alta Bates in Berkeley, Ca?

    SJSU_Mami replied to gypsyatheart's topic in California Nursing

    Hi. I'm still a student but what I did learn from looking at Kaiser's job postings is that Oakland is opening up a brand new maternity unit. They had a lot of openings in L&D, Mother Baby, Nicu,...

  14. How early can I take the NCLEX?

    SJSU_Mami posted a topic in California Nursing

    Do I have to graduate before taking the NCLEX? I've heard about people taking them in their last semester of school but I'm confused on when one is allowed to take it. My instructors have different...

  15. Santa Clara County Hospitals

    SJSU_Mami replied to Purple_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll give you my imput from my clinical experiences... Kaiser is ok, I wouldn't say too bad, but the floors seem chaotic and who can't tell who's a nurse, MD, PT, etc. This was the first hospital I...

  16. California NCLEX test takers

    SJSU_Mami replied to Nrs. LaLa-Land's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck with your nursing career!! I'm sure you will do

  17. Kaiser Employees

    SJSU_Mami replied to SJSU_Mami's topic in California Nursing

    I just finished my OB rotation at Kaiser Santa Clara and they hire new grads into many units.. L & D, Mother/Baby, NICU, PICU, ICU... I guess some Kaisers are different. Many of the grads from my...

  18. Schools

    SJSU_Mami replied to RN Zeke's topic in California Nursing

    At the time I was looking into schools, San Jose State was the only California State University without a waiting list. The community colleges in my area had long lists so I packed up and moved...

  19. Career Advice

    SJSU_Mami replied to profjanmc's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This sounds like an interesting topic.. I would like to see if there is research regarding it, since I don't favor med surg. The only actual research I would think is out there are probably surveys...

  20. Kaiser Employees

    SJSU_Mami replied to SJSU_Mami's topic in California Nursing

    If you look on the http://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org, and search Oakland, they have many new openings becase they will have a new unit next year. Most of the jobs are OB, L&D, NICU, nursery,...

  21. patients smoking

    SJSU_Mami replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

    There's only so much we can do to persuade people to live healthy lives.. what they do with that information is all up to them. He's heard the smoking is bad for you lecture tons of times. We can...

  22. ADN/BSN Debate on the Floors?

    SJSU_Mami replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the attitude part sinks in just fine. What doesn't is why you like quoting me so much. Its cool though, I likes the attention! I have an awesome attitude when working with patients. I still...

  23. ADN/BSN Debate on the Floors?

    SJSU_Mami replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Bitterness and defensiveness.. told you.. When did I say I was superior? I know its all the same after graduation.. I chose my program because I want to go into grad school and get a higher position....

  24. ADN/BSN Debate on the Floors?

    SJSU_Mami replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in BSN school. Some of the ADN nurses we get paired up with seem reluctant to working with us. Our teacher even warned us about this. ADN vs BSN is a hot topic as I've seen in these forums....

  25. Nursing without the "yukkies".

    SJSU_Mami replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    When people are SICK, yukkies come out. Nurses care for many SICK people. Hey, yukkies are fun. If that was my kid expunging fluids, I would want the nurse to act professional about it. Don't you...