ksm23

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1. Any tips on expediting California endorsement licensure?

   ksm23 replied to ksm23's topic in General Nursing

   just received my temp license. I applied Jan 23. So not too

2. california license by endorsement

   ksm23 replied to bluebeetle7's topic in California Nursing

   Finally got my temporary license today! Submitted 1/23. Received 3/14. Still waiting on my

3. Any tips on expediting California endorsement licensure?

   ksm23 replied to ksm23's topic in General Nursing

   Well as I am on hold with the California BON as we speak, figured I'd chime in on the topic while I wait. I am patiently waiting to relocate to California, as my s/o has already moved there. He was...

4. california license by endorsement

   ksm23 replied to bluebeetle7's topic in California Nursing

   Well that was a waste of my time. After an hour wait they told me to refer to the websites wait times. Weren't even able to verify that they got my transcripts, they said they would write a note in my...

5. california license by endorsement

   ksm23 replied to bluebeetle7's topic in California Nursing

   Well as I am on hold with the California BON as we speak, figured I'd chime in on the topic while I wait. I am patiently waiting to relocate to California, as my s/o has already moved there. He was...

6. Ambulating post op day zero

   ksm23 replied to oceangirl1234's topic in General Nursing

   I work on an orthopedic floor, and generally it is written "progressive mobility" for the patients activity. This means it is up to the nurse's discretion to which "Level" the patient is ready for....

7. Any tips on expediting California endorsement licensure?

   ksm23 replied to ksm23's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the feedback. I prob shouldn't even apply to jobs yet. Its just stressful applying and interviewing for jobs I won't be able to get because of my lack of

8. Any tips on expediting California endorsement licensure?

   ksm23 replied to ksm23's topic in General Nursing

   Ugh that is such a long time. I should have showed up in person when I was in California a few weeks

9. Any tips on expediting California endorsement licensure?

   ksm23 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am currently attempting to find jobs in California as an RN. I have had many calls and phone interviews but I am unable to be considered to many of them due to not having my CA license. I...

10. Ortho floor nursing job?

    ksm23 replied to COBSN16's topic in General Nursing

    That being said, the job is rewarding. You see patients immediately progress. You get frequent flyers often, and develop a relationship. The patients are alert and oriented mostly, and remember their...

11. Ortho floor nursing job?

    ksm23 replied to COBSN16's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on an orthopedic med/surg floor for six years. Within the last two years we became strictly orthopedic. I was happy enough on the floor. It was a face paced environment. You had to learn how...

12. New position in ticu.. Any advice?

    ksm23 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hi all! I've recently been offered a position in the trauma icu at a level I trauma center. I am still contemplating accepting it, but most likely I will. I have 4.5 years experience, working on...

13. Dealing with sexual harrassment and verbal harrassment from patients?

    ksm23 replied to ksm23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a county hospital w a very large mix of people from different backgrounds. For alot of people the hospital I work at is the only place they have to go for healthcare due to financial issues....

14. Dealing with sexual harrassment and verbal harrassment from patients?

    ksm23 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, I was wondering how you nurses deal w sexual or verbal harrassment from patients on the job? Ive only been an rn for 3 months but feel like im constantly having weird sexual comments said to me. I...

15. Full time ltc rn job or part time hospital job for a new grad?Hi

    ksm23 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone. I graduated in May with my bsn. I have passed my nclex but was having a very difficult time finding a job. Last week I took a full time RN position on a subacute unit at a long term care...