SBJustBreathe ASN, RN

Wondering how things are going for you. Did you get the PACU job? I also am considering trying to apply for PACU. I have 2 years mother baby and 1 year home health. Nervous that I don't have critical care experience moving over.

Following. I just took a home health position as well, I start April 24, very excited. Keep us updated on how you're liking it :)

This did happen to me once. Nice big juicy vein, easy stick. But when I tried to run my meds the pump kept beeping occlusion. I unhooked it, flushed, but if I released the flush it pushed back. Bright red blood. It was an artery. Pulled it out and st...

I've been working for about a month now and I've had a couple instances where by about 1700 my legs start aching mildly. I get off at 1930 and by the time I get home my legs hurt so bad it is miserable to walk, my head pounds and I'm nauseas. Too nau...

There's a lot of changes going on with the RN program this semester and on top of the girl that usually does all that stuff in the office left after last semester so I'm sure things are hectic right now I'm not sure if they've replaced her yet. I kno...

It's hot here in Bakersfield. But there are plenty of hospitals and plenty of RN jobs many starting over 30/hr. Wouldn't be a bad place to start off in CA.

Greys Anatomy and Healing Hands are the softest ones I have. Peaches isn't bad either.

CNA @ 16 ADN @ 26 I am planning to have my BSN within the next 5 years or so.

I finished school and have sold most of my text books. I'm going to be working on a Mother/baby unit and am having trouble deciding whether to sell my Maternal-Child Nursing text or if I should keep it for reference. It's not like I'm going to carry ...

I had a similar experience. Where I live we have a university and a community college both with RN programs. I got into community college and every time I told someone I was in school to be a nurse it's "oh are you going to 'university name'" and it ...

Graduated in May, licensed in June, starting work in September!! Life is grand!!

I thought first semester wasn't too bad. The hardest thing about it is getting used to the volume of studying and learning how to write care plans. I remember writing my first care plan....it felt like it took all night. By the end of 4th semester it...

I wiped many bootys as a CNA. When I went to school to be an RN....I wiped many bootys. As a postpartum nurse probably won't need to wipe many unless mom needs help changing nappys. But it is my job as a nurse to be sure my patients are all clean, he...

I'm starting work on a mother/baby unit in September. I'll be caring for couplets as well as gyn surgical recoveries. Does anyone have a brain sheet for this type of department they wouldn't mind sharing? Or ideas of what is important to have on one ...

I have another question. I know it might be different for other hospitals, but in your experience how far in advance did you get your schedule? I know on the floor you work with a preceptor and you generally work their schedule, but how often did you...

I started looking in April, i applied for about 17 positions. Graduated in May and got a job offer the beginning of June. But I live in central CA and my city is very fond of local new grads. Most of my class has been hired by local Versant programs.

Awesome! That makes me so happy i got into a versant program. I'm really excited to start in September. Thank you for responding!

Just wondering how things are going, if you got into Versant what is that like? I'm starting in a couple months and am curious the schedule and what kind of things you learn while in class.

[quote=>JustBreathe just want to clarify, that is central Cali

CA 32.27/hr New Grad Postpartum

I don't know anything about orientation. I had applied for a new grad position before I accepted my current position. The details stated " SALARY: Pre-Licensed:*$27.26-$33.28/Hourly**Level I:*$28.65-$34.98/Hourly**Level II:*$37.70-$46.02/Hourly; Paid...

I never worried about NCLEX until I graduated. One thing at a time.

Received my wallet license yesterday ☺ thank you!

I received my certificate in the mail today that I am officially licensed as an RN. Does CA still issue the plastic wallet size license as well? Just want to know if I should expect one in the mail or not.

As a CNA I worked in LTC and we had a resident who passed. She had no family, the staff of the facility basically were her family/friends. Many of us attended her service and paid last respects to her.