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  1. Who hires RNs is LTC?

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks all, I really appreciate your feedback. I just wanted to be sure there was a standard here that I was unaware of. In acute care, if I asked for "the person who hires nurses," I would probably...

  2. New graduate "again" after RN-BSN

    kaliRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I need to tell you the story, I'm a Southern California new graduate nurse. I didn't do everything right to secure a position after graduation and so here I sit. I'm running into walls...

  3. New graduate "again" after RN-BSN

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your insight all. I will definitely NOT be leaving anything off my resume. I really had not thought about it from that perspective! I was not trying to be dishonest or sneaky - just had...

  4. New graduate "again" after RN-BSN

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post LookForward, I know I am not alone and it helps to hear some information from a similar situation. I am certain each facility can define its own set of...

  5. New graduate "again" after RN-BSN

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, NICUNURSE, there is an array of reasons I haven't been able to secure employment. Many of which I am unable to correct at this point (not having work experience in the medical field). I am not...

  6. How hard is it to get into the ICU direct from CSULB's BSN Program

    kaliRN replied to sallybee's topic in California Nursing

    I didn't attend CSULB, but its local to me and I'm familiar with some of the graduates. I couldn't give you percentages, but I know the '09 graduates and May '08 graduates felt it the most. The VA...

  7. Really?? A Farmer's Market in the hospital?

    kaliRN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely see where you could be off-put by this. While I can definitely empathize with why the family and visitors of those on neutropenic precautions would find this raises the hairs on their...

  8. ATT and Middle Name

    kaliRN replied to MSUMan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We've all been there. I was going to suggest your passport, but I had a picture from when I was 17 on mine and I was more concerned about that than my middle name. I think I might have put in my bag...

  9. ATT and Middle Name

    kaliRN replied to MSUMan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pearson Vue mentions only first and last names because that's all they are required to verify at the testing center. I have to admit, one horror story would be all in took for me, I think I got...

  10. CA nursing ratio numbers?

    kaliRN replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Great link by batmik - I couldn't have provided the L&D ratios off the top of my head. As an aside, this may sound silly, but I had NO IDEA every state did mandate patient:nurse staffing ratios....

  11. In house on call?

    kaliRN replied to cosmicmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Would love to hear how this ends up, cosmicmama. I respect you for involving yourself in getting equitable treatment for all your facility's

  12. Contact Isolation: Do YOU always gown up?

    kaliRN replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Originally posted by cherrybreeze: "Do some facilities actually require visitors to gown and glove? It can't be to protect the community outside of the hospital, because people with MRSA (and other)...

  13. Contact Isolation: Do YOU always gown up?

    kaliRN replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    "Actually, I don't think one is required to gown up for contact precautions EVERY time you enter the room per OSHA. So it's not "non compliance" to not gown up unless you will have direct physical...

  14. Contact Isolation: Do YOU always gown up?

    kaliRN replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Originally posted by klone "I gown up only if I am going to be coming in direct contact with the pt (such as an assessment or procedure). If I'm taking in a food tray or some linens, no I do not."...

  15. I need help...keep forgetting to waste narcs

    kaliRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Originally posted by babylady: "First, I just want everyone to assume, for a minute, that I'm not a complete idiot. Tons of people on here are posting advice as if I'm too stupid to comprehend the...

  16. I need help...keep forgetting to waste narcs

    kaliRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Brownbook, The stone age comment made me laugh. I could tell from your previous post that the setting probably precluded doing a drip or something similar. What I can say, is that what you are...

  17. I need help...keep forgetting to waste narcs

    kaliRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks brownbook, I think it's important that I don't speak from experience I don't have when I offer opinions. I think the difference in viewing the orders and methods for carrying out narcotic...

  18. I need help...keep forgetting to waste narcs

    kaliRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by brownbook "Hi, there are a lot of good answers, but maybe until you can get the whole computer, waste sign out, thingy changed you could just get a thick rubber bracelet. When...

  19. NCLEX question

    kaliRN replied to SJMnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thought Saunders was the easiest of all the review material, but I think any comprehensive test and review book will help you be successful, as long as you are going through the rationales for the 30%...

  20. In house on call?

    kaliRN replied to cosmicmama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do not have an HR policy for comparison, however this is some relevant information that may help from the FLSA: http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs22.htm The pertinent data: "U.S....

  21. CA: How long after NCLEX to receive license?

    kaliRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I fully respect that each individual decision about denial or approval of licensure is determined by the BRN, in fact I have no questions about my conviction. The CA BRN has explicit instructions on...

  22. I need help...keep forgetting to waste narcs

    kaliRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    "I understand why the facility has these policies and I agree with them 100%. I just don't understand why it's so hard for me to remember" Sounds like it is hard for you to remember because the...

  23. Books for Nursing School

    kaliRN replied to Future O.R. Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You've gotten great advice here just wanted to add: campusbooks.com compares prices at popular sites for used books like half, amazon, and textbooks 'r us. Textbooks 'r us is nice because you can buy...

  24. Vaccine Question - Mistake worth mentioning?

    kaliRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    Before this appears to be a question of medical advice, both my boys (2 and 4) were to receive the SAME vaccines today. I have no concerns from a medical standpoint, my question is about a mistake in...

  25. CNA class while 6-7 months pregnant?

    kaliRN replied to Lauren0106's topic in General Nursing

    Not to sound like I live in lala land ... but one should be transferring and lifting with an appropriate amount of assistance pregnant or not. In clinical practice this may not always be practical,...