TriathlonRN

TriathlonRN

Acute Rehab, SCI, Clinic, HH, Med/Surg

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  1. Nurse market saturation 2015 and beyond ?

    TriathlonRN replied to GOODMED's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Nickilaughs, Jenni811 and Loque. Since you are in California it is very competative here! Even for nursing schools programs!!I also live in the southern CA area. My daughter is currently...

  2. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

    TriathlonRN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Work days on Med/Surg/Tele unit. Suppose to be 4/1 tele, 5/1 med/surg but we have been going over ratio in the last 6

  3. Confused, need your help

    TriathlonRN replied to futuredream's topic in General Nursing

    Wondering which state and area that memorial hospital at that?

  4. Now MS Certified

    TriathlonRN replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Whats the difference between ANCC and AMSN certs? Anyone better than the

  5. Ready to take the AMSN cert soon, any one take it recently and have any suggestions?

    TriathlonRN replied to colesedwards's topic in Medical-Surgical

    How long have you been in med/surg before you decided to take the

  6. HATING MED/SURG

    TriathlonRN replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I feel your pain, frustration and stress. Unfortunately its not going to get any better with HCAPS scoring. Real life nursing can be very disheartening after nursing school but you have to find...

  7. Med Surg certification

    TriathlonRN replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    Woot!! Woot!!

  8. New Grad RN starting on Medical Intermediate Floor

    TriathlonRN replied to ~newRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello, Just wondering what kinds of patients are seen on a Intermediate Medical Floor. Are they transfers from ICU and then go on to a regular Med/Surg floor? Ive heard of major hospitals with these...

  9. why does medsurg nursing have to be like this?

    TriathlonRN replied to pale_pilsen's topic in General Nursing

    Is going to nights a possibility? I've worked both days and nights in med/surg and it literally is two different worlds. At nights there are times where it is crazy but much, much less than during the...

  10. Grossmont College vs. MiraCosta College

    TriathlonRN replied to melissann.'s topic in California Nursing

    Just had a friend graduate May 2011 from MiraCosta CC ADN program and she highly recommends it! Wonderful and top-notch instructors and she felt well-prepared for the NCLEX! She passed!! Best of...

  11. Former Navy Corpsman searching for alternitives.

    TriathlonRN replied to orion605's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know where you live but I think in CA you can challenge LVN exam....Call the CA LVN board. That would save you a ton of time then you could get into an LVN RN transition program...just a...

  12. Patient acuity based staffing

    TriathlonRN replied to HRSBSNRNC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My hospital uses RES-Q Acuity Tracking software that each nurse is responsible for entering for the next shift. Throughout the day the charge nurse keeps tracks of discharges, admissions, central...

  13. Help nurses!!

    TriathlonRN replied to Rachael243's topic in General Nursing

    3.7 2yrs

  14. Need help to convince parents!

    TriathlonRN replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    All I have to say is

  15. Over 10 years after nursing school, how do I take the NCLEX now?

    TriathlonRN replied to pahndapher's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think she might be required to take a refresher course. I would call the WA Dept of Health which handles RN licensing. They should be able to direct her on the requirements. Best of

  16. jobs & no jobs

    TriathlonRN replied to navyguyhm3's topic in California Nursing

    I did the same thing too. I was having such a hard time finding a job that I thought well it won't hurt and at least I can check out the units and get some exposure. I applied for a sitter position...

  17. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    TriathlonRN replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    LVN 37 RN

  18. Thank You Email After Interview Question

    TriathlonRN replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...did it after my interview too and got the position! I asked for the interviewers business card and sent it to her work email. At this point I would walk it in. Wish you the best of

  19. Fix my report sheet

    TriathlonRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the unit you are in. For my brain sheet I googled "nursing report sheet" and a bunch of exmaples came up. I'll have to revamp mine soon too because I was working in a rehab unit...

  20. New RN, finally found a job:)

    TriathlonRN replied to oldlpnnewrn's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! If you don't mind me asking...which VA it is...some VA's are very particular in hiring ADN vs BSN due to trying to get Magnet status. I'm happy for you that you got in! Great place to...

  21. New Nurse!!

    TriathlonRN replied to BRANDNEWLVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats and

  22. Seattle University (Bsn) v.s. South Seattle CC (lpn)???

    TriathlonRN replied to haners02's topic in Washington Nursing

    BSN! BSN!!

  23. Nurses, help me! I want to get in the hospital!!!

    TriathlonRN replied to Devie06's topic in General Nursing

    What is the difference in scope of pratice b/w CNA1 and CNA2? I'm sure all states have CNA certifications but I have never heard of the two different certifications in some states

  24. What's the longest you would commute for a job??

    TriathlonRN replied to max66's topic in General Nursing

    Living in the San Diego area and about to start a position that is 125 miles away.....1hr 45min. drive. I will see how its goes and see if its more cost effective to stay the 3-12's in the...

  25. temporary california license

    TriathlonRN replied to chingkay08's topic in California Nursing

    I moved from WA to CA and it took me 3-4 months to get my RN license. Long waiting time when calling too. Make sure its worth getting the temporary license, especially if you have to wait the same...