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  1. Georgetown FNP program Fall 2017

    jackierocks replied to PalmiraRN22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied to the fall 2017 cohort at Georgetown and it has now been 4 weeks since my interview. I am very worried that this isn't a good sign.

  2. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    jackierocks replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    thanks people, I really needed some support. I cannot stop my emotions from flowing. a bump in the road in my 8 months of nursing, I know someday I will look back and chuckle but for now it seems like...

  3. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    jackierocks replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    I need advice. about a month ago I messaged a former employee of my work on fb stating..."how is your new job?! I'm itching to get the hell out," referencing an ongoing discussion that nurse and I had...

  4. USEFUL LINKS: Do Nut Crush Pills...

    jackierocks replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

    thank

  5. Alcohol use with insulin injections and BG sticks

    jackierocks replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and always use alcohol to clean the skin before all injections whether it be to check glucose levels or inject insulin. I believe there is EBP to confirm infection control issues. I do...

  6. Encouaging Teamwork in your LTC

    jackierocks replied to littlerose's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    omg the gossip!! My facility is filled with it. I try and stay out of it, but its hard. At the end of the day its about the patients. Were they taken care of properly? Don't compromise your character...

  7. Several topics-new to LTC

    jackierocks replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    where do you work? I currently have 35 patients on my shift and am completely

  8. Should I have Not documented?

    jackierocks replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad and recently experienced something similar. Here are my thoughts: 1. document everything until I am experienced enough to omit something I am 100% is non-threatening to pt. well being...

  9. New nurse quiting after 7 months of working.

    jackierocks replied to TxRNtoCaRN's topic in General Nursing

    if it's an option for you at all I might think about staying where you are for 5 more months to ensure a job in CA. I don't have kids so I don't know how hard it would be to split your family up. Just...

  10. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    jackierocks replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    wow, I have been feeling so alone but this thread has confirmed I am not. I recently wrote a journal about my feelings. Here it is. I am a new graduate BSN RN in California and am counting my...

  11. Washington Hospital FREMONT

    jackierocks replied to RNLola035's topic in California Nursing

    just got a

  12. Thinking about Nursing as my second Bachelor degree... yay or nay?

    jackierocks replied to allyv305's topic in General Nursing

    p.s. you will want to find an accelerated bachelors of science in nursing ABSN. Some are as little as 12 months. start taking pre-reqs now (i.e. anatomy, physiology,

  13. Thinking about Nursing as my second Bachelor degree... yay or nay?

    jackierocks replied to allyv305's topic in General Nursing

    well lets start with where you are located. if you live in california (or other desirable states to live in ) and are under the assumption you will be able to get a job out of the gate you have been...

  14. Washington Hospital FREMONT

    jackierocks replied to RNLola035's topic in California Nursing

    has anyone else heard anything from Washington Hospital recently? good or

  15. Washington Hospital FREMONT

    jackierocks replied to RNLola035's topic in California Nursing

    tclu, thanks for letting us know. I'm crossing my fingers I get a positive email or call from someone. I am sick and tired of

  16. Santa Cruz and sorrounding

    jackierocks posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am a new grad BSN, RN and live in Santa Cruz. Does anyone know of any potential new grad opportunities in the area now or in the near future?! It's terrible out there.

  17. Santa Cruz and sorrounding

    jackierocks replied to jackierocks's topic in California Nursing

    thanks for the post and encouragement. do you know anything about Dominican selecting cabrillo new grads over other new grads? it's a rumor I've heard and it makes me

  18. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    jackierocks replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Iperkrn, did you talk to HR about the program? when I called I was not 'allowed' to speak with any hiring manager. has anyone had an interview with them yet? my application status has said 'forwarded...

  19. Stanford New Grad program

    jackierocks replied to robind's topic in California Nursing

    It was a status

  20. Santa Cruz and sorrounding

    jackierocks replied to jackierocks's topic in California Nursing

    thank

  21. Stanford New Grad program

    jackierocks replied to robind's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations Babbu and Loma! I wish I got that news. I got a "sorry not selected." Do you both have experience in the hospital? Do you have a BSN? I just want to know so I can increase my chances...