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  1. University of South Alabama online program

    youknowho replied to RITA2007's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have heard good things also which is why I applied for Fall 2010 FNP/MSN. Long time to wait though since decisions wont be made for a while. Do a search of USA here and you will find some threads....

  2. Got into critical care!

    youknowho replied to moonischasingme1's topic in MICU, SICU

    I had my first day today. This week is general nursing orientation for all RNs and on Monday starts my 13 week critical care training program. It mixes class and clinical. My first day on the floor...

  3. More expensive nursing school to graduate earlier in this Economy?

    youknowho replied to sixthwannabe's topic in California Nursing

    If both schools are BSN programs i would say...save your money! A BSN is a BSN. My BSN from a state school got me good jobs the same as any

  4. Good Samaritan and San Jose Regional Medical Center RNs Approve Contract

    youknowho replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I previously worked at one of these facilities and all I can say is that the RNs there work their tails off and deserve the fantastic contract they got. We were in negotiations and working without a...

  5. New Grad Starting in Telemetry

    youknowho replied to Rianna1's topic in Cardiac

    18 weeks is a pretty good orientation. I imagine they will teach you all you need to learn but if you really want a leg up then at least be able to recognize the dangerous rhythms. Afib/flutter,...

  6. Did any of you find Tele interesting?

    youknowho replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I dont think tele is boring. I never had enough down time to be bored. Constant admits, discharges, transfers, meds, procedures, orders, questions, etc...It was an excellent place to learn time...

  7. UCSF - Critical Care/Trauma program staring Fall 09

    youknowho replied to newPsychNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would also like any thoughts on this option from someone attending now. Anyone out there??? Am I correct in that this is a CNS role versus a NP

  8. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    youknowho replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OT but I just had to say..we must come from the same

  9. Got into critical care!

    youknowho replied to moonischasingme1's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am also counting the days, especially after a shift like

  10. Got into critical care!

    youknowho replied to moonischasingme1's topic in MICU, SICU

    Trauma

  11. Got into critical care!

    youknowho replied to moonischasingme1's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am joining this thread since I start my critical care program Aug 24th also!!!! I am happier than I thought possible. I have wanted to be in critical care since NS but I really thing my time as a...

  12. Agencies in San Jose/Bay Area, CA?

    youknowho replied to BA.LVN's topic in California Nursing

    I have heard of Arcadia. they are on Moorpark. My friend said their website doesnt offer much info but if you go in person, its

  13. Patient to Nurse Ratios: What are yours?

    youknowho replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    13 patients?? How do you even find the time. Ratio laws here are 4:1 on the tele floor I work, day or night. When I was in Public Health our caseload could go up to 35-40 but I usually did not have...

  14. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    youknowho replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    New grads in San Jose make $45-50/hr. Believe it. Thats without shift differentials or anything else. When I started a few years ago they were even offering a signing bonus. No more bonuses though....

  15. True? --> "RN's Can Work 3Days/Wk And Make A Good Salary!"

    youknowho replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time in 3 day/week but I am ready to crash when I get home. As far as the 50K...I live somewhere where nurse get more than that, much more BUT cost of living is also very

  16. Do you miss 12 hr/3 days per week shifts?

    youknowho replied to tinderbox's topic in Public, Community Health

    I went from tele to Ph back to tele. Both shifts have advantages. Working in Ph didnt leave me a physcially tired as now but it sure is different and as long as you like the slower pace, longer...

  17. Dayshifters- What time do you get up on your days off?

    youknowho replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I jst did 3 days in a row so this am I found my natural alarm clock waking up at 6. That didnt last though. Now its 10:40 and I will probably get up for the day. I can sleep anytime-I love sleep and...

  18. Private school vs. public state school for MSN

    youknowho posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Similarities: Its the same degree- MSN, about the same time- 2years. Differences: In the state school you do semesters, in the private school you move one class at a time in a cohort. Biggest...

  19. Is organic chemsitry needed at these Cal-States?

    youknowho replied to dine saw's topic in California Nursing

    O Chem needed at San Jose State University. I also found it easier and more interesting than non organic chemistry but that was a few moons

  20. GN accepted job at a LTC facility w/ horrible reputation & aids..

    youknowho replied to kris1116's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Be positive and thankful you have a job. If they just cleaned house they you can do your part to make this place a better place to be. You are already being negative about the aids but you haven't...

  21. Fall 2009 Graduate school roll call!!!

    youknowho replied to love-d-OR's topic in Post Graduate Students

    California State University, Dominguez Hills MSN- Nursing Administration Work full time 12 hour day shift. School part time, should take 2-3 years. I actually enjoy school and cant

  22. I don't get it

    youknowho replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in General Students

    NCLEX questions are challenging because there can be more than one right answer there and you have to pick the most appropriate nursing intervention and sometimes it can be deceiving. I wouldn't worry...

  23. What Constitutes a Telemetry Unit

    youknowho replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds downright scary. We have 4:1 as mandated by California law and I still feel that some days its too much depending on the acuity of the patients. if you have a union I think you should make...

  24. Being Blackballed

    youknowho replied to shortlittleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Relax. I know, I know, easier said than done. You sounds like me when I get upset. I want to do something about it NOW!! Sometimes the best thing is to take a step back and get control of your...

  25. New Grad Starting Job on June 15th NEED TIPS

    youknowho replied to kamilee03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yo will do great!! Since you are on a med/tele floor I would recommend getting a book about cardiac rhythms. If you are able to identify the biggies you will be ahead of the game. if you learn your...