WittleOnesRN

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  1. I don't know if nursing is for me!

    WittleOnesRN replied to giarose2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I worked in Oncology and I didnt see vomit too often. I made sure my pts were medicated so they wouldnt vomit. I am pretty sure you can avoid it pretty well. I really really really dont like...

  2. Can ADN nurses land jobs in the NICU?

    WittleOnesRN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Something I wish I would have done while I was in school was work as a unit clerk in the NICU. It would help you learn SO much and it is a good way to get a job as a RN when you graduate. Our unit...

  3. interviews & offers...

    WittleOnesRN replied to CherryAmes_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would go for the hospital. The exp will carry you into the ICU position you desire. I worked in Oncology Med-Surg and just transferred to the NICU. Two VERY different departments but...

  4. Am i too old to start aiming for a nursing career

    WittleOnesRN replied to rompril's topic in General Nursing

    I decided the same thing at your age. Now at 40 I have been a nurse for a year!! Best thing I ever did!!! You will have a solid career for life and LOVE what you do. MANY of my classmates are...

  5. craigslist ad

    WittleOnesRN replied to JennyMac's topic in General Nursing

    You can report it....just click on the right side of the ad on craigslist. That will report them and craigslist will research it miscategorized - wrong category/site, discusses another ad, otherwise...

  6. Funny Names

    WittleOnesRN replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Two baby boys: Clinton and

  7. Looking for CNA classes in San Diego

    WittleOnesRN replied to brightcomplex's topic in California Nursing

    Some hospitals have paradigm programs for employees that assists them in gettting into RN Programs. They usually contract with the local schools. Might be a good way to get in quicker and have a job...

  8. Nursing School: Did you turn into Jekyll & Hyde?

    WittleOnesRN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Try REALLY hard not to get in the "habit" of being a monster with your partner. I am sure it is mostly due to stress and once the stress of school is over you dont want the moster habit ingrained into...

  9. Calling all introverts! I need your input

    WittleOnesRN replied to Puppy_Love's topic in General Nursing

    TheCommuter, I like your honesty AND it is wonderful you know yourself so well!! I wish more people were like

  10. Giving report....how much information is necessary to pass on?????

    WittleOnesRN replied to BabyLady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Every nurse on our unit uses the same report sheet...so nothing is forgotten. It makes giving report much easier and we tend to have less overtime as a result. If the same nurse is coming on we just...

  11. 2nd rejection fingerprints and name search

    WittleOnesRN replied to RNKPCE's topic in California Nursing

    I heard that it might be from putting on hand lotion. That is what the livescan ladies told me. She has problems with nurses sometimes cause we wash our hand so much

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

    WittleOnesRN replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    FYI UC Davis called me yesterday to set up a phone interview: New Grad-Clinical Nurse II Oncology/BMT I just started in the NICU at my hospital in Fresno and LOVE it...so I declined. Not sure if...

  13. Why is it so hard to get a job in northern california

    WittleOnesRN replied to PACIFICWHALES's topic in California Nursing

    1)With the bad economy many nurses had to return to the workforce due to husbands lay offs. 2) Many of the BIG companies like Yahoo, National Semiconductor, HP and MANY more had massive layoffs...

  14. Lapel watches???

    WittleOnesRN replied to salliwag's topic in General Nursing

    There are cute ones on Ebay all the time. That is where I got mine in the

  15. Calling all introverts! I need your input

    WittleOnesRN replied to Puppy_Love's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bit of an intorvert too. I just started in the Neonatal ICU and it is perfect cause they cant talk yet...LOL. There is parent interaction but I am going to be on nights so not as interaction...

  16. How do you stay awake during the night shift?

    WittleOnesRN replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    How would you guys handle your lunch? I am a bit nervous about my metabolism changing. I start on nights in a couple of weeks and I am not used to really eating in the middle of the

  17. Nice NICU to work?

    WittleOnesRN replied to klh0400's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Community Hospital in Fresno, CA has an AWESOME dept with staff that works VERY well together!! We are hiring

  18. what area of nursing do you never see yourself working in?

    WittleOnesRN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt be happy in the OR...in the burn unit...or as a wound

  19. Fresno City Lottery-Spring 2010

    WittleOnesRN replied to wantin's topic in California Nursing

    Get a job at Community Hosptial! They have a special program that can help you get in the program and it will help you land a job because the managers at Community like to hire their own! Many New...

  20. 5 occasions where IV therapy needs two checker?

    WittleOnesRN replied to lnewbery's topic in General Nursing

    Magnesium in our hospital...for the High Risk

  21. Washington pay nurses overtime? 12hr/8hr shifts?

    WittleOnesRN posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I know some states dont pay nurses overtime. I know California does for a 12 hour shift. Does Washington pay RNs for 12 hours? Do most hospitals do 12 or 8 hr shifts in Washington....I am sure it...

  22. RN in Fresno.. which hospital has best salary?

    WittleOnesRN replied to makua girl's topic in California Nursing

    I work at Community Hospital=CRMC. I LOVE IT and I am treated VERY well. Rumor has it that St Agnes and Kaiser has a hiring freeze BUT I know a RN with 1 year exp that just got a job offer at St...

  23. OCN certification...does it really make a difference?

    WittleOnesRN replied to jentrump29's topic in Oncology

    On our floor you cant become a RN 3 without certification. Also, it will be much easier to get onoclogy job with the certification....especially if you are going to be traveling. Just study the...

  24. No Jobs in CA.. Should I just move?!?!

    WittleOnesRN replied to socal_nurse's topic in California Nursing

    Actually, many new grads in Fresno are having diffuculty finding job

  25. VA Palo Alto New Grad Program

    WittleOnesRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    I applied for the VA in Palo Alto's New Grad Program. I know they closed it to applicants today and have 20 openings. Has anyone heard anything or know