Walden-Puddle, RN

Walden-Puddle, RN

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  1. MSF/DWB application, interview experiences.

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to Walden-Puddle, RN's topic in International Nursing

    Thinking about maybe reposting to international

  2. MSF/DWB application, interview experiences.

    Walden-Puddle, RN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone. Hope you are all having a good day. i attended a recruiting session with MSF. They indicated that they were generally interested in my field, skill set. I'm in contact with them and...

  3. Is Nursing really THAT bad???

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    A-Yup. It's that bad. Funny....I had no idea when I was in school. I had never heard about floor nursing being like this. I have a good work ethic, lots of corporate experience etc....and I figured...

  4. CNS-Critical Care, online programs? (APN/CNS/NP confusion!)

    Walden-Puddle, RN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I'm researching online programs to do a CNS program with a focus on critical care. I am having a VERY difficult time figuring out the differences between all the MSN programs, what they REALLY...

  5. CNS-Critical Care, online programs? (APN/CNS/NP confusion!)

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to Walden-Puddle, RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the reply and details. From your description....it looks like I fall right between the cracks! I want to practice at a higher level in critical care myself (I like bedside nursing), but...

  6. Have you seen this nursing tool?

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Is this them? http://www.gripsors.com/ I use a basic model and really like them. I think they're kinda new. Don't really know where they are sold. A friend gave them to me. You're right...that...

  7. ....and they had Dynamaps in every room!! (a nurse has gotta dream!)

    Walden-Puddle, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it too much to ask? I mean seriously!! How much time have you WASTED running around your unit looking for a (working!) vitals signs machine each week. Does management not get it? Not to mention...

  8. The End of Men

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to Cul2's topic in General Nursing

    Just about any journalist worth their salt will provide sources, when asked. I'm sure the Atlantic meets that standard. I'd be e-mailing them about the answer to your questions instead of...

  9. US pre-nursing student wanting to take Pre-req classes in UK

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to jjoc5547's topic in International Nursing

    There are "American University" locations that you may be able to attend, but they would probably cost quite a bit. The equivalent of an american private university, or, likely a few thousand $ per...

  10. finally all is set to apply to RN program, worried to death..

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

    I can sympathize with the decision you are making. I agree with what most of the other posters have said and I just wanted to add an angle that is often left out. I went to a (very) rigorous BSN/RN...

  11. Nursing school sucks!

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to utadahikaru's topic in General Students

    ....and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take the time to fill out proper evaluations at the end of each class. Administrations need honest evaluations of these teachers so that future generations of nursing...

  12. California RN's, new grad starting pay in outpatient surgery centers?

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to gdmartinez0903's topic in California Nursing

    In the South Bay Area, new grad friend just started (eye surgery) at

  13. Health care jobs in demand.

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to cute-1's topic in General Nursing

    "Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists are still in high demand with significant sign-on bonuses." I agree with this one. Went to a "career" fair here in...

  14. Overwhelmed new grad having difficulty concentrating

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to LordHaveMercy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanna chime in and let you know you're not alone. I'm a new grad on a Stroke/Tele floor and completely overwhelmed. And I am only two weeks into my orientation!! Part of my survival tactic...

  15. Saunders by Silvestri...Good for Nclex practice questions?

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to SJMnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders was excellent. Did as many questions as I could handle over the course of 2 weeks. 4000-ish. Took the test and passed with confidence. I've recommended it to others that have done the...

  16. New Grad Salary in Northern California?

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to patientadv's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well....that's not quite true. They're just hard to find....slowly but surely my classmates (and me) are finding jobs. (That's how I happen to know the current new grad $ at Santa Clara.) It seems...

  17. New Grad Salary in Northern California?

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to patientadv's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kaiser (santa clara) starts new grads at $46.75/hr for day shift. There are differentials for nights, weekends etc... but I don't know what they are. Don't know if it's the same for all the kaisers...

  18. Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Finasteride is a big no-no for pregnancy or trying. From what I understand, even if you've handled it in the last few weeks you should not be trying to get pregnant in the interim because of known...

  19. BS in business looking to transition over to nursing. Need advice!

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to crutcc2's topic in California Nursing

    Lots of room in the nursing field for people with a business background. In my program, there are quite a few people that were business majors in a previous life and are moving into nursing. I find...

  20. Starting out in ICU

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to seniorstudent123's topic in General Nursing

    2ndWind.... I'm starting preceptorship in ICU in about a week, and would love to see what you whipped up....especially as I'm a very graphic person and items like that help me to prioritize better...

  21. Spanish Language testing or "certification" questions?

    Walden-Puddle, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone.... Happy New Year! I was wondering about "certifications" for being able to translate for Spanish language patients in the hospitals. (I'm in Nor Cal.) I have heard that there are two...

  22. 3 years to transfer?

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah....like the other poster said.....if you want any hope at all of speeding things up you're gonna have to spread things out at multiple schools...and that means REALLY being on top of things for...

  23. Where are there Nursing Schools that aren't as Impacted as California?

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to deeray02's topic in General Nursing

    Just a note to be careful and check the residency requirements. A lot of community colleges have in place some kind of provision that you can't register for certain programs (nursing, dental hygiene...

  24. Samuel Merritt ABSN fall 2010

    Walden-Puddle, RN replied to alwayshopeful's topic in California Nursing

    I'm pretty sure that they take the last 60 units, so that pretty much includes virtually all of the pre-reqs that they ask for (including the ones you mentioned) and another semester or two beyond. I...