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  1. UCLA New Grad Program

    malaski replied to malaski's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks, I can't

  2. Which hospitals claim to be on a hiring freeze?

    malaski replied to BrittRN2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    I had my interview at MD Anderson in February. I got a call from a a recruiter last week who told me to "hang tight" because I as a PSNE (student nurse extern) we will be the first ones they will...

  3. I need advice on management's reaction to resignation/notice

    malaski replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, My friend and I was just talking about this yesterday. He is not a nurse, but there were 18 people layed off at his work and they were escorted all out, without a chance to say goodbye. When I...

  4. A fun read article-a depiction of reality.If you are a Filipino...

    malaski replied to azil2010's topic in General Nursing

    This is supposed to be a joke alluding to the corrupt government of the philippines right? I'm filipino

  5. Christian Nurses/Nursing Questions

    malaski replied to is5512's topic in General Nursing

    We have a Christian university where I live that has a great nursing school reputation. They have an excellent NCLEX pass rate as well. I've heard nothing but good things from students that went...

  6. Transplant ICU Job?

    malaski replied to newgrad82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just interviewed for UCLA's Liver Transplant ICU yesterday. I got a really good vibe from the unit. The director is really nice. Good luck on your interview! Mabye we will end up working...

  7. Waiting for Decision Letters from Schools...

    malaski replied to seattlerainsun's topic in General Students

    Thanks:D I ended up going to a University in Houston. (I will PM the name of the school) It is also very difficult to get in here as well. I had a 4.0 GPA on my pre-reqs when I applied. I had a...

  8. Waiting for Decision Letters from Schools...

    malaski replied to seattlerainsun's topic in General Students

    Don't be discouraged. You still haven't heard from the other schools yet. I was an art major too before. I thought I never was going to make it, but I studied really hard and made a high GPA on my...

  9. Starting pre-reqs this spring (Feb. 09)...

    malaski replied to monkeykiss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I felt the same way before I started nursing school. But you should relax - pre-reqs were a breeze compared to nursing school. But you will love it :redbeathe Definitely enjoy your time while you...

  10. I am HORRIFIED!!

    malaski replied to missingunc's topic in General Students

    One of my preceptors Hates doing IV's. She tries to avoid them at at all costs. We have an IV team, and they usually handle it, after two tries I think. It is scary at first, but you just get used...

  11. Responsibilities of a MICU/SICU nurse...

    malaski replied to PACU queen's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks, I am interviewing for a few different ICU's and this is good info to

  12. Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

    malaski posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I have an interview for the New Grad Program at UCLA, and if accepted, I would move out there from Houston. They state they provide "relocation assistance", and I am curious as to what...

  13. Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

    malaski replied to malaski's topic in California Nursing

    wow, thanks a lot - I would have never known. That sucks that they couldn't work it out with

  14. Does UCLA cover relocation costs?

    malaski replied to malaski's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the info SFDRN and richo_006! I love this site I hope $1500 will cover everything. Do you know how much night and weekend differential is? I am trying to calculate how long it will take...

  15. what made you choose GI?

    malaski replied to NewStudentGirly's topic in Gastroenterology

    You could still work in oncology. I worked in an oncology hospital on the GI unit. Patients had diagnoses' such as colon, rectal, pancreatic, gastric

  16. Tutoring

    malaski replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try doing a work study/nursing externship at a hospital if you need extra cash. They usually only make you work a very low minimum amount of hours. and they make sure you don't work over a certain...

  17. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    malaski replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    Yeah it kind of ticks me off that professors are so picky about the stupidest details. I feel like they focus on stuff that isn't important. And the stuff we really need to know, doesn't get...

  18. Please explain

    malaski replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    ACE inhibitors decrease fluid overload in

  19. what would you do??

    malaski replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I'm at, we have to test our glucometers once a day on the unit - it won't let you get in unless you qc it first. I would be concerned about the possibility of a faulty

  20. Best Nclex review center

    malaski replied to pinksunflower's topic in School

    I just had a "trial" session of the Hurst review at our school. It was really good - they really teach in a way to make you remember things. I did research on this forum to see what people had to...

  21. Electrolyte Imbalances

    malaski replied to carlidawson's topic in General Nursing

    Mag acts like a sedative - and think muscles first. so with hypermagnesemia you might see decreased LOC, dec muscle tone (weak, flaccid) and decreased DTR's (deep tendon reflexes) Be aware of...

  22. First Semester and I am extremely stressed.

    malaski replied to patricianyc's topic in General Students

    Yup, that's nursing school for you. Yes, don't worry I felt that way to in the beginning. You just have to develop a system of studying. The math is not hard - If you are having problems with it,...