Coriander BSN, RN

Hospice & Palliative Care, Oncology, M/S

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    do you follow up with your patients?

    Coriander replied to aachavez's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work oncology, so quite often we get to know the names of folks who come in frequently. It's a favorite thing to do on our unit, visiting those we haven't seen in awhile. I will also check on people...
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    Patient Discharges

    Coriander replied to MsSocalRN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on if it's a simple home discharge or if case management/SNF are involved. Home discharges normally take us 15 minutes to an hour, depending on if the MD has placed correct orders and has...
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    SHARP Winter 2013/2014 New Nurse Residency

    Coriander replied to SD_RN13's topic in California Nursing

    I don't think so. A lot of us are from SD, but a few were hired from outside of the city and some programs hired outside the state. And you're
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    SHARP Winter 2013/2014 New Nurse Residency

    Coriander replied to SD_RN13's topic in California Nursing

    I think someone asked the pay rate for new grads. The base pay is/was 34.53 with an extra differential for BSN, night shift and evenings. I can't remember the differentials. Hope that helps.
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    SHARP Winter 2013/2014 New Nurse Residency

    Coriander replied to SD_RN13's topic in California Nursing

    I searched for 10 months, beginning my search before I even graduated. It was frustrating and at times heartbreaking, especially when I would be told I was "next on the list" if someone turned down an...
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    SHARP Winter 2013/2014 New Nurse Residency

    Coriander replied to SD_RN13's topic in California Nursing

    I wish you all luck. I've been at Chula Vista since February and am in love with it.
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    Sharp New Grad Program Summer 2013

    Coriander replied to EMTcap's topic in California Nursing

    Hey guys, CV was one of the last to contact people last go around so don't give up hope just yet.
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Coriander replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Popping in to send continued support and hope for you all! Don't give up! There is something for you out there... continue to pray or exercise or do whatever it takes to get you through. It's scary...
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    St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka CA

    Coriander replied to krazievi3t6url's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, I am at Sharp :) Thank you!! Pot and other drugs have always been an issue up there. HOWEVER, it's an extremely beautiful area with ocean on one side and the gorgeous mountains and snow on the...
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    St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka CA

    Coriander replied to krazievi3t6url's topic in California Nursing

    CONGRATS!!!!! I lived in the Arcata/Eureka area for 6 years, but that was in the 90's. :) It's a gorgeous area, and the hospital was very nice. (I only saw the ER and lobby.) There are a ton of...
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    Orientation to your unit!

    Coriander replied to NurseKrieger's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My very first day in the hospital as an RN will be spent shadowing my nurse. My next shift a few days after that will be with one patient of my own, same thing the next day. After that I will have two...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Coriander replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations, Kenderella. :) Keep going, everyone. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for anything for
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    Sharp New Grad Program Fall 2012/Winter 2013

    Coriander replied to ExPharmaGirl's topic in California Nursing

    Kanyi, I have never interviewed for psych but imagine you will have many situational questions that involve diffusing tensions among residents. Having worked many shifts with psych pts, that is...
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    Sharp New Grad Program Fall 2012/Winter 2013

    Coriander replied to ExPharmaGirl's topic in California Nursing

    Hoping this will be a great week for you guys.
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    Sharp New Grad Program Fall 2012/Winter 2013

    Coriander replied to ExPharmaGirl's topic in California Nursing

    I'll be in a residency rotation through three or four units before applying for a specific unit. My GPA was only a 3.26 because of bad decisions when I was 17 years old. I busted my butt for the past...
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    New Grad Getting employed/ getting employed in San Diego

    Coriander replied to Vdietrich's topic in California Nursing

    I applied for 10 months and went on six interviews before I was accepted last week into a residency program. I was born and raised here in San Diego and am an internal employee with one system, but...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Coriander replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, friends. I wanted to say thank you for the congratulations and well-wishes. I will keep coming back if I hear of anything, and also to cheer you on. Sending you all encouragement and
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Coriander replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    My loves, please don't give up. Yesterday, after 10 months of applying, an unknown number of applications and six interviews, I was offered a New Grad position. Never give up. I was on the verge of...
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    Sharp New Grad Program Fall 2012/Winter 2013

    Coriander replied to ExPharmaGirl's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you, sweets. I will keep motivating you. Not leaving our snowballs!
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    Sharp New Grad Program Fall 2012/Winter 2013

    Coriander replied to ExPharmaGirl's topic in California Nursing

    My friends, I am happy to say I was hired by Chula Vista today. Never give up.
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    Sharp New Grad Program Fall 2012/Winter 2013

    Coriander replied to ExPharmaGirl's topic in California Nursing

    A classmate announced yesterday that she was hired at Memorial for the residency. I have no further details. I haven't heard anything either. I wonder if all the school was worth
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Coriander replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    A very Happy New Year to you all - I hope 2013 brings us all joyous news of employment.
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    Sharp New Grad Program Fall 2012/Winter 2013

    Coriander replied to ExPharmaGirl's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck,
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Coriander replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    Happy you found this group, Christine19. 1) How long can you work as an RN until you DON'T qualify as NEW GRAD anymore? And is it according to the # of hours you worked as an RN or just the # of...
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    I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Coriander replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    I was rejected as I was faxing in the application to the program. I received the email on the twelfth out of 14