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  1. My ICU/ER job hunt tale of woe....please help!

    waggykeeper replied to jd2nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Im in the same boat. Its pretty frustrating. What I am trying to do is find a hospital where they are considering nurses with prior hospital experience without ICU/ER experience. Some smaller...

  2. Was I wrong?

    waggykeeper posted a topic in General Nursing

    The other day I was covering IVs for LVN, the doc ordered IVF c K+, before hanging it I checked the K+ levels and it was 5.6, the LVN called the doc about it but doc said "just give what I ordered"...

  3. What is your routine to clean-up and decompress after your shift?

    waggykeeper replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights....listen to music or doctor's radio (sad I know) on the way back. Leave shoes at the door, scrubs into separate laundry bag, straight to shower n shampoo. Once I'm refreshed do some...

  4. How many of you got into nursing school with the first try?

    waggykeeper replied to heartbeats's topic in California Nursing

    I took my prerequisites at Santa Monica College, had 3.4 GPA. Took me 2 years to complete it. I applied to 5 different ADN programs throughout LA, some of them had waiting list some were lottery...

  5. CA/ State Prison RN job question

    waggykeeper replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional

    qcwNEWGRAD09, just wondering if you have started the job yet? Is it hard to be a new grad and start with a prison RN job? Did you receive good

  6. Anyone had a LA County Civil Service Interview for RN?

    waggykeeper replied to nurse441's topic in California Nursing

    I am in the same boat. I have the interview next week and don't know what to expect. Did you have yours

  7. Olive View Medical Center, Sylmar, CA.

    waggykeeper replied to dochi83's topic in California Nursing

    Prettytk, How did the interview go? I have one scheduled next week and have no idea what to expect? Any

  8. Just Got New Grad LVN Treatment Nurse Job ( Thanks GOD )

    waggykeeper replied to Prado's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I'm so happy for you and it gives me hope as I search for a job

  9. Strange interview question

    waggykeeper replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is a head of a department and often conducts interviews. When he just started the job he bought a book "how to conduct a successful interview". One of the suggestions in the book was to ask...

  10. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    waggykeeper replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Tristar, thank you for writing about this frustrating problem that new grads face. The only thing that I would not agree with is working for no pay for six moths (or whatever period of time). Let's...

  11. Would you give sub-dermal inj. with 25 gauge needle?

    waggykeeper replied to waggykeeper's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your replies. Sorry, I meant intradermal. I got the issue resolved. Had to make few phone calls and explain my concerns but at the end I got all the right equipment. Thanks again....

  12. Would you give sub-dermal inj. with 25 gauge needle?

    waggykeeper posted a topic in General Nursing

    Next week I am scheduled to do bunch of TB tests. As far as I have learned, since it is a sub-dermal injection, a 1/2 inch needle of 27-30 gauge should be used. I have done a few TB tests in the past...

  13. my Kaplan scores. am i ready?

    waggykeeper replied to Ace587RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you are good, I had slightly higher scores and passed with 75 qs. Just remember not to stress. Good

  14. med-surg vs. er?

    waggykeeper replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    By now you have probably made the decision, what way did you go? I always wanted to be an ER nurse, did my preceptorship in ED and realized that it's not as I have imagined it. I still enjoyed my...

  15. Sharp Hospital New Grad Application

    waggykeeper replied to Acosmo27's topic in California Nursing

    I'm also confused about the application (#1) and the supplemental information form (#4). Is it the same thing? I completed the # 1 but can't find any link to the supplemental information form. Even if...

  16. I got resistance when giving IM injection in deltoid. What does that mean?

    waggykeeper replied to saigelily's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, to make them relaxed I do all the above ( massage with etoh, engage in conversation, make them look away and tell them to dangle the hand instead resting on the table/lap). I did hit the bone...

  17. I took the nclex rn exam today!!!

    waggykeeper replied to kharrie122807's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pearsonvue trick will help to relieve your anxiety, it works! Good

  18. 21 SATA questions on my NCLEX!

    waggykeeper replied to rabird's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's a lot of SATA, but hey, you passed!

  19. I'm so sorry I didnt go straight for my BSN

    waggykeeper replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As the original poster, I wish I went straight for BSN as well. Its true that a lot of new grads with bachelor's can't find jobs, but hospitals are increasingly having "BSN preferred" positions. With...

  20. Best NCLEX study book?

    waggykeeper replied to baceball6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would definitely recommend Kaplan. Its the closest to NCLEX style you will get. It's expensive but worth every cent of it. It was the only source I studied from. I tried some Sounders and Mosby's...

  21. Should I take the job?

    waggykeeper replied to tabswifeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on the new job! Please let us know in few days how are your work days, what are the duties and responsibilities... Good Luck

  22. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    waggykeeper replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    SheliaORN... i think you are looking for the thread CALLING--Those who have jobs- We need you! to view that go to Students, Graduate Nurse Forum and you should see that thread there. Good Luck with...

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

    waggykeeper replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick worked for me too. Took the NCLEX-RN last Sat. got the pop-up few hrs later, today found out that i officially passed . By the way I'm in CA. Good luck everyone who is

  24. SURVEY for 75 questions on NCLEX RN

    waggykeeper replied to Ng74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed with 75. Took me 2 hrs. No math, 3 SATA, lots of drugs, quite a few OB and Peds, a lot of infection control

  25. I had a TB test this morning

    waggykeeper replied to adruiz01's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have seen in those that test positive after 48-72hrs... sometimes the area doesn't start getting larger induration till the next day. If you you had it today its definitely too early to...