rrockstar88 BSN, RN

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    HFENs (Health Facilities Evaluator Nurses) - Any out there?

    rrockstar88 replied to rrockstar88's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you so
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    HFENs (Health Facilities Evaluator Nurses) - Any out there?

    rrockstar88 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi, everyone. Thank you for reading! I am an RN, BSN in the San Francisco Bay Area of California interested in exploring the world of HFENs as a possible career move. As part of my research I am...
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    HFENs (Health Facilities Evaluator Nurses) - Any out there?

    rrockstar88 replied to rrockstar88's topic in California Nursing

    @Blindsided - the position evaluates the facility. @elkpark, I have tried doing a search but didn't find much. Maybe I'll give it another go.
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    Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    rrockstar88 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    @Anotherone, what part of the country are you in, if you don't mind my
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    Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    rrockstar88 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    "That Guy" knows what he is talking about.
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    Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    rrockstar88 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    Sorry you're having trouble. I was in a similar situation, and then one day I woke up and thought to myself, "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the...
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    How I Got My Dream Job!

    rrockstar88 replied to tokyoROSE's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Dear TokyoRose, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. This gives me hope. Enjoy your new
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    VA Palo Alto New Graduate Program 2012

    rrockstar88 replied to septemberRN's topic in California Nursing

    Wow, that's exciting. Are you going alone? Do you know people there? I also went to SMU, that's funny! (I graduated May '11). I understand about wanting to try something new - someWHERE new. I...
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    VA Palo Alto New Graduate Program 2012

    rrockstar88 replied to septemberRN's topic in California Nursing

    You live in Oakland too? What school did you go to? Did you have to apply for the out of state endorsements before applying, or...? Have you explored the salary range? I would imagine they are much...
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    VA Palo Alto New Graduate Program 2012

    rrockstar88 replied to septemberRN's topic in California Nursing

    So September, did you do phone interviews for all of these positions? Did they seem very
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    How to land out-of-state job?

    rrockstar88 replied to ansci2RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi ansci, I haven't tried it yet but I have heard that most hospitals will do an initial phone interview, understanding that people can't afford to fly all over unless it's kind of a sure thing....
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    VA Palo Alto New Graduate Program 2012

    rrockstar88 replied to septemberRN's topic in California Nursing

    Hi everyone, I'm catching this thread a little late, but I just read all your comments and thought I would chime in. I had a great interview last week in PA and felt really confident. Have been super...
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    Patient asking for something at the wrong time...

    rrockstar88 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Diplomacy, tact, and. . . . sarcasm! Only a few of the many services I provide as a
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    Im 24 and I want to be a nurse badly but my age discourages me!

    rrockstar88 replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dear Michi, Like so many others here, I had to post. I am 42 and just received my RN license in the mail. I earned a BSN this year and it was my first college degree. I knew it was a long road and...
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    Indian Reservation Nursing

    rrockstar88 replied to am382406's topic in Travel

    Thanks, Noodle! I really appreciate the information and you taking the time to reply to me. Best of luck in your new position!!! Cheers!
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    New Grad...need help dealing with super negative staff!

    rrockstar88 replied to ZenStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dear Zen, Sorry for the challenges you are facing. I graduated the same time you did and I was wondering if you could tell me the geographical area (city/state) you are working in. Did you move from...
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    Indian Reservation Nursing

    rrockstar88 replied to am382406's topic in Travel

    Thanks very much for the
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    Indian Reservation Nursing

    rrockstar88 replied to am382406's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the reply,
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    Indian Reservation Nursing

    rrockstar88 replied to am382406's topic in Travel

    I just went to the IHS website and it states that applicants must have at least one year experience. As a new grad, I am disappointed. Can anyone verify this? (I realize this thread was started 2.5...
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    I'm really angry!!! And i just need to vent!!!!

    rrockstar88 replied to GM RN 2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow, so sad. I'm graduating next May (2011) and am becoming really nervous about finding a job. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area as well. I'm willing to work in any capacity. I hear there is...
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    Where to take the CNA Certification Exam

    rrockstar88 replied to rrockstar88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks, Coffeemate!
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    Where to take the CNA Certification Exam

    rrockstar88 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I've been told that since I already finished one year of nursing school I can work as a CNA, I just have to challenge the exam and get certified. I want to work this summer as a CNA to add to...
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    Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

    rrockstar88 replied to esunada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Exactly how much do CNAs get paid? I live in California - San Francisco Bay Area, and want to get a job as a CNA over the summer months. (I am about to finish the first year of my BSN). Can anyone...
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    My age is showing, or 'No texting, please"

    rrockstar88 replied to mamamerlee's topic in General Nursing

    THANK
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    Samuel Merritt ABSN 2010 Admissions - San Francisco, Oakland, San Mateo

    rrockstar88 replied to BNice74's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I hear your frustration. I am in my first semester at SMU Oakland. I'm in the BSN program. It also took a really long time for me to hear anything from them after I applied (months). I got a...