pinkRN_2006

pinkRN_2006 specializes in Telemetry.

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1. Single mom w/toddler - 8s?

   pinkRN_2006 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello Allnurses! It's been a long time since I've posted and I've come back for some advice :) I am a single mom with a 14 month old son. His father only sees our son twice a month (every other weekend). He also lives about 200 miles away. I've been ...

2. Need some advice on nursing programs in the central valley

   pinkRN_2006 replied to Stefani89's topic in California

   Nursing programs are hard to get into as it is. My advice is just to get your pre-reqs out of the way and apply anywhere and everywhere. I took all pre-req classes (Nursing pre-reqs) at West Hills College in Lemoore and was prepared to apply wherever...

3. What pay are nurses making these days?

   pinkRN_2006 replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

   Central Valley Area - CA RN-BSN Over 1 year of experience Acute care - Night shift $28.96 - base pay *Starting pay for new hires (when I was hired) $26.50 plus an extra .50 if you have your BSN 10% Night diff. 10% Weekend diff. I end up making abo...

4. Nurse helping out Cna at times = they eventually expect the nurse to help them?

   pinkRN_2006 replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric

   I am very fortunate to have a great team of coworkers. When I have down time I don't mind jumping in whether it's assisting patients or giving baths - I'm all in! I don't see any harm in it and I'm sure the patient appreciates it when they look up to...

5. New Grad Programs in Bakersfield

   pinkRN_2006 replied to SmilesHeal101's topic in California

   Hiya! I know that Kern Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, Bakersfield Memorial, and SJCH all have new grad programs. It wouldn't hurt to just surf their websites. I was apart of the new grad program at San Joaquin Community Hospital and I'm still there ...