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  1. Can they make you work full time and not pay you benefits?

    kaliRN replied to jxRN's topic in General Nursing

    "I've been searching to validate this and glean some details and haven't found anything yet. Can you back this up with something independently verifiable?" I have edited my original post. On...

  2. Can they make you work full time and not pay you benefits?

    kaliRN replied to jxRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a California nurse, I just wanted to add that employers ARE mandated to offer a health insurance benefits package to their employees, if they have more than 15 full-time employees. Employers MAY...

  3. Revised Cover letter

    kaliRN replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    It's definitely a huge improvement! I see you found the links from the allnurses staff as helpful as I did. The only thing I would offer and always try to do with my cover letter is cite something...

  4. Cover letter - how do I?

    kaliRN replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    This thread helped me to understand the function of a cover letter and improve my resume. It an old thread, but each link was relevant, current, and thorough, thanks to the Staff who contributed them....

  5. Checking HR before Giving Digoxin

    kaliRN replied to cat2007's topic in General Nursing

    op, i always check an apical and you've already heard from the wise as to why. i just wanted to add, as a new rn, i find myself doing things "by the book" - that is in line with best practice and the...

  6. Parish Nursing and the New Grad

    kaliRN posted a topic in Parish

    Anyone who is currently or has been a Parish Nurse, I am hoping you can share your experience. This is something I would like to do, but do have concerns as to my ability to fulfill the role. Is this...

  7. ADN to MSN yay or nay ?

    kaliRN replied to Elleveein's topic in General Students

    "However, the federal loan reimbursement programs that I speak of do include students who are undergraduate nursing students. Loan forgiveness programs are currently offered to both RN,BSN students as...

  8. Personal experience translating to HH?

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in Home Health

    Thank you nursel56, I appreciate your insight, and the kind words. My father is an amazing man, he raised my sister and I from early childhood on his own. It's an honor to be capable of caring for...

  9. Personal experience translating to HH?

    kaliRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hoping the collaborative expertise of this forum can help me. I am a new grad RN, facing a very difficult market as I am sure most of you are aware. Home health nursing is something I desired doing,...

  10. Parish Nursing and the New Grad

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in Parish

    Thank you so much for your kind and informed reply and for moving my post to the most appropriate forum. I am still learning to navigate the site. Your reply and the stickies on this forum are full of...

  11. ADN to MSN yay or nay ?

    kaliRN replied to Elleveein's topic in General Students

    Consider also what you want to do with your MSN. There are few clinical nurse programs that don't require a more traditional ladder (unless as in a PP, you earn a BSN in the process or already have a...

  12. Personal experience translating to HH?

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in Home Health

    Wow, thank you caliotter3, I had no idea the hiring process was so different for home health agencies. In the acute care and even LTC arena - getting an interview is more than half the battle. And...

  13. Should I continue or should I not?????

    kaliRN replied to nancypants's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all the PPs. Be realistic. Set yourself up for success and then move forward. With the climate of employment being what it is, consider the best way to gain employment after you graduate....

  14. Help for bedbound pts - Geri chair?

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in Home Health

    That Barton chair is incredible, way out of our budget, but will definitely start searching for rentals. Thank you so much! I believe I saw it when I was doing research for our options, but could...

  15. Help for bedbound pts - Geri chair?

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks so much for your reply. We have a reclining wheelchair (and it is covered by Medicaid for its rental - which has similar if not more stringent guidelines to Medicare in our state). No hoyer...

  16. San Diego--really that hard to find a job???

    kaliRN replied to CheeseLover24's topic in California Nursing

    COL = cost of living Good luck in your search, the market is saturated in most areas for both new and experienced RNs it seems. However, if you apply online and wait to get a bite before moving, then...

  17. Used books for absn at fdu!!

    kaliRN replied to MONEJA783's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Campusbooks.com compares prices from popular textbook sites - including half, ebay, amazon, textbooksrus, and numerous others. I agree with the PP who suggested you can almost always use an older...

  18. Background Check - University of Colorado Denver

    kaliRN replied to klclapper's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak to your situation anymore than anyone else here. I did want to offer support and remind you to consider that nursing programs, just like BONs, in general evaluate people as individuals -...

  19. Questions about NCLEX-RN examination

    kaliRN replied to Ava82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's a link to the CA BRN to clarify some of your concerns. http://www.rn.ca.gov/index.shtml An RN is required to endorse their license in any state in which they intend to work. Temporary License:...

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

    kaliRN replied to kaliRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks so much Phoenix Tech! I am beside myself with joy and excitement. I never wanted anything more in my life than to be a nurse (except for being a Mom of course). Very blessed and

  21. Was so impressed with my patient yesterday and not so impressed with the family

    kaliRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Originally posted by ShayRN "Well, since I just got home from one of those hospice places, I have to say I am a bit surprised that people are still so ill informed as to what we do. I do not, repeat...

  22. confirming NG placement

    kaliRN replied to bennyboy's topic in General Nursing

    Originally posted by bennyboy "What if you know it is in the stomach but you pH is too high?" Could you clarify how you know it is in the stomach if the pH is too

  23. Was so impressed with my patient yesterday and not so impressed with the family

    kaliRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Originally posted by blackheartednurse "She is DNR and does not want to go to Hospice." Interesting that you say "go to Hospice." This may be a great opportunity for you to speak to someone in your...

  24. Should I go back to my 1st dose of HepaB vaccine?

    kaliRN replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    From CDC: HBV FAQs for Health Professionals http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HBV/HBVfaq.htm "If there is an interruption between doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, does the vaccine series need to be restarted?...

  25. Was so impressed with my patient yesterday and not so impressed with the family

    kaliRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a program for palliative care in your facility? This may be exactly what this family needs and most people are completely unaware of what a palliative care can provide. Please, also...