Animaniacs

Animaniacs BSN, RN

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About Animaniacs

Animaniacs has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Med-Surg/Telemetry.


Bay Area, CA

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  1. Similar Situation. Left inpatient hospital as an RN and went to the county Jail. And I feel overwhelmed. the good thing about the hospital is that even once you’re off orientation, you are not alone, there’s people that can you ask question...
  2. California Corrections application process question?

    It can take anywhere from 2-3 months. I just got a job interview after I sent in my application 2 months ago for the prison. but I recently took a full time RN job at a local hospital, so I will need to cancel the interview. i don't want to burn bri...
  3. I'm applying for a California department of corrections RN position. There's a lot of steps, and I'm hoping I don't miss any when I mail it in. 1)I did the online self assessment, and I passed. My list and rank was given, saying I could apply for vac...
  4. Feeling down, I dont know how I did in the job interview for an RN position.. I had a job interview for Orthopedics department in a hospital, its a huge step up in pay and it's also in a big hospital. But I felt like I didn't do a great job with "tel...
  5. I've been in med-surg and tele for more than 10 years as an RN. When people refer to floor nursing, do you guys also include ICU or any area/unit where the patient is admitted as inpatient? what about ER, can that be considered floor nursing, seems l...
  6. job switch dilemma

    Sounds like a good deal. I'd go for it. Change is always hard, but eventually you'll get used to your job and become comfortable. 30k more a year is a good incentive, sure you'd have to give up school vacation, but it's worth it.
  7. I'm just curious. I'm reading different threads online, and I completely understand that the cost of hiring/training new nurses is expensive. So when managers hire new nurses, they are hoping the nurse will stick it out and work for the hospital for ...
  8. Performed poorly on interview.

    I'm really bad at interviews myself. that's one reason I stay in the same job for a long time coz i dread interviews. it doesn't help that english isn't my first language, and i have a thick accent, i talk like i'm a teenager going through puberty wi...
  9. Is Job Hopping the Norm for Nurses?

    this is an old topic, but i figure it's better than creating another one. base on experience as an RN on the floor, i see many new nurses fresh out of school only work there for 1 year, sometimes less. I rarely see any nurses stick it out for 2 year...
  10. New Nurse - No Job!

    Some of my fellow new grad nurses are not even from the area where I work. But this is the only place they can get a job. Just keep trying though, you might have to apply somewhere else, maybe a different city.
  11. Got A Job!

    They won't expect you to know what the meds are for. Well maybe the basics, but nothing in depth. I would assume it's mainly dosage calculations. If you're good at dosage calculations, then are you good to go. Don't be nervous. I've never taken a pha...
  12. Career Suicide??

    Any experience you can get is welcomed I would assume. Although it may seem like it's hard to get a job right away, just don't give up, and keep at it. We hire a lot of new grads where we work in an acute care hospital with no experience. Most about ...
  13. Turning in letter of resignation - help!

    I understand this is an old topic. But I decided to use the search feature and found several topics, including this one because I have a similar question. I understand 2 weeks is the minimum. I also read in this topic to give multiple copies of the r...
  14. Hi folks, I've been an RN for over 4 years, working in hospital. I consider myself to be a healthy individual. Never been on medical leave. So I don't know how to go about this dilemma. I know this is a silly question, but I figure I should ask here...
  15. ACLS renewal course after card expired.

    thanks for all the responses. that's what i figured at best, i remember the instructors telling us that in the future they will be more strict regarding taking the renewal with an expired card, they won't let you take it.