EmeraldStar

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1. Path to Management at new organization

   EmeraldStar posted a topic in Nurse Management

   Hello fellow nurses, I would appreciate any guidance you can spare about the career path I should take to return to work. I've tried getting mentorship through ANA but it's fallen through twice....

2. Calling all New Grad Nurses

   EmeraldStar replied to B217's topic in California Nursing

   1) 14 months (passed NCLEX in June 2013) 2) Yes 3) Received offer of employment a few weeks before graduating 4) N/A 5)

3. [Med/surg] What are top 5 drugs your floor uses?

   EmeraldStar replied to icarr757's topic in First Year After Licensure

   In addition to the meds already listed, I frequently give Sennakot or

4. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

   EmeraldStar replied to nurse2fnp's topic in Western Governors University

   It looks like a few of us are starting this fall! We should have a support group! I was originally aiming to start the RN-MSN Leadership on Oct. 1st but with how quickly the admissions process has...

5. San Diego California

   EmeraldStar replied to mica wykes's topic in California Nursing

   Expect mid 30s/hr. It's definitely enough for a single person to live on, even more so if you have roommates. My coworker is doing just fine renting on his

6. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

   EmeraldStar replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   ADN: 27 yo in 2013 RN-MSN: Goal is to earn this degree by end of

7. San Diego City College ADN 2014

   EmeraldStar replied to dukesmama's topic in California Nursing

   Congrats on your acceptance dukesmama! City College has a great program and boasts a very high NCLEX pass

8. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

   EmeraldStar replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Geographic location - Southern California Pay rate - $35.25/hr In which area / specialty do you work? - Telemetry What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? - RN What type of degree and/or...

9. How many scrubs do you own?

   EmeraldStar replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was working per diem so I got by with only 2 sets for the first 3 months of working. I have purchased 4 more sets and 2 coordinating tops since I will be working full-time soon, which brings my...

10. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    EmeraldStar replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    New grad ADN working in a hospital in SoCal for

11. Want to schedule but NO AVAILABLE DATES?

    EmeraldStar replied to elievalkyrie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How often have you checked Pearson Vue for test dates? New dates can become available daily as people reschedule their exams so don't lose

12. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    EmeraldStar replied to kstrac13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I prefer the sizing and softness of Grey's Anatomy. I really wish they offered a wider range of prints. I had my heart set on buying cute prints for nursing but unfortunately, the only tops that fit...

13. CNA jobs San Diego

    EmeraldStar replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in California Nursing

    If you don't need to work immediately, then I suggest petitioning to take the CNA certification exam after you finish the first semester of nursing school. Some hospitals may be willing to consider...

14. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    EmeraldStar replied to EMTcap's topic in California Nursing

    My panel consisted of Mercy SD, CV and Encinitas, and I received an offer from CV DOU and Encinitas M/S. I'm leaning toward Encinitas because I prefer M/S over

15. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    EmeraldStar replied to EMTcap's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats SoCalRN and kamsmom for getting offers to the DEU! I just got a call with 2 offers for the New Grad Residency program, so the notification process has