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  1. Taking a leap to a new field

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

    Your story sounds very familiar. I left the hospital for PH also. I am afraid that most of your skills will get rusty and second the opinion of looking for a per diem position somewhere to keep them...

  2. Can someone please help with TB test reading?

    youknowho replied to PaperxXxFlowers's topic in General Nursing

    A 2 step TB test is very common for employment. You get one skin test administered and read 48-72 later and then have another test a week after that. This is done to in case your body doesn't react...

  3. 13 and pregnant....

    youknowho replied to RedSox33RN's topic in Emergency

    That is so sad. Sad for the family and sad for the baby. I too am VERY open about sex around my 11 yr twin boys. We can say "don't do it" all we want but they will still turn into teens with raging...

  4. CSUDH CNL 2009

    youknowho replied to Bastet619's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that you should be hopeful that you are on a short list. Most people apply to a couple different schools and once the school know who is accepting and who's not they can admit people from the...

  5. CSUDH CNL 2009

    youknowho replied to Bastet619's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am happy to see other who have applied to CSUDH..I thought I was the only one on allnurses. I got into the regular MSN program but am thrilled to see other applying to Dominguez Hills. :yeah:Now to...

  6. Current Walden University Students

    youknowho replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Any more current reviews of this university? My manager highly recommends it but I still have reservations. Any one in their leadership

  7. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    youknowho replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I got in!!! I couldn't wait for a letter and broke down and called the admissions office. They said I was admitted to CSU Dominguez Hills -Nurse Administrator option yesterday...My letter should be...

  8. SJSU fall 2009 semester

    youknowho replied to jamal27's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I am a graduate from that program and feel it provided a strong theoretical foundation for my nursing

  9. Do you think it is a good idea to work while studying for NCLEX?

    youknowho replied to lovered1224's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would not recommend it. My friends who had to do that were miserable, tired and could not study or work without thinking they should be doing the other. Good

  10. Becoming a nurse then going to law school?

    youknowho replied to dancer_meggs's topic in General Nursing

    I never understand why it seems that some people think of others less of a nurse because someone is not at the bedside. i think a nurse/lawyer or a case manager or a educator as all equally important...

  11. Becoming a nurse then going to law school?

    youknowho replied to dancer_meggs's topic in General Nursing

    One of the best professors I ever had was a lawyer. Nothing can stop you, go for

  12. Newly hired new grads in the Bay Area: what made you stand out?

    youknowho replied to Manang Biday's topic in California Nursing

    The only New Grads that were hired in my facility this year were people who already were techs or CNAs

  13. Sick, Sick , Sick! ACLS blues!

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

    Messed up yes. Is it the end of the world , no. Just learn from the situation and try to be a better nurse, a better person. I know we all have had our share of mistakes...I know I

  14. Sick, Sick , Sick! ACLS blues!

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

    you should have called in sick. It doesn't really matter who is certified and who isn't or that other people don't bother to call. You should always do the right thing. On my floor you have to be ACLS...

  15. Salary in San Jose

    youknowho replied to Nurse008's topic in California Nursing

    Yep...also easy with OT. When I was on night, I was called EVERY night to see if I wanted an extra shift. It could have been time and a half or double time. Even now on days it happens. I am not an OT...

  16. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    youknowho replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Its only been a few days since my application was completed and I am already going crazy. Waiting is so hard. I someone who like control of situations so this is killing me. I just need a simple yes...

  17. Don't want to be a nurse anymore

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

    Remember, the fact that the floor ibeing understaffed is their problem, not yours. If they ask you to stay over, just say you cant today and like everyone else has said, dont answer the phone. They...

  18. Legal question about number of days in a row a CA nurse can work voluntarily

    youknowho replied to GratefulHeart's topic in California Nursing

    That sounds crazy, I do 3 12 hr shifts in a row and am just pooped after. Its nice having the 4 days off in a row too. I heard about a ER person doing 6 in a row and then having about a week off or...

  19. thinking about a career change

    youknowho replied to mgandrews's topic in California Nursing

    I am sure there are people who made a career change from every profession to nursing but make sure you get into it for the right reasons. Nursing isn't something you can do just to have a job, imho....

  20. struggling finding a job, need your help please!!!!!!!!!!!

    youknowho replied to bouncy's topic in California Nursing

    Be thankful you have any offers, I am sure there are New grads who would trade with you in a minute. Personally, I would take the tele job. It less money but what is the cost of living there? Is it...

  21. A thread for those awaiting decisions...

    youknowho replied to Sarah7781's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am joining you all in the wait and see game. I only applied to one school and will probably apply to one more since they have a late deadline of May 31. I am going for my MSN in Administration....I...

  22. CA woman looking for advice on going into nursing

    youknowho replied to SimoneB's topic in California Nursing

    My advice would be to talk to a college counselor. They can tell you which classes you need to take now. You will need specific science classes to get into any nursing program. You will need...

  23. new grad RN in LTC- overwhelmed!

    youknowho replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have never worked in a SNF but when I have visited them in a capacity as a PHN or as a visitor for my mom during a rehab after a fall, there is usually only 1-2 RNs. The LVNs seem like they provide...

  24. California Schools.........

    youknowho replied to TCLA's topic in California Nursing

    For accredited, recognized schools go to the Board of Registered Nurses of California and look there. Yes, its been hard finding jobs but maybe by the time you are done thing will be different. If...

  25. From NJ to CALIFORNIA

    youknowho replied to cardiacsurgeryrn's topic in California Nursing

    California is pretty big...are you thinking of moving to the North or South? Up here in the Bay Area, things are pricey but we get paid well. Starting day shift is usually about $45ish, give or take a...