I don't have a story per se, but I think it is getting better. I received my BSN in Dec 2005, RN in March 2006, and been working 6 months now (4 off preceptorship) on a progressive care unit. We...
lip balm (it is sooo dry on our unit) sharpie yellow highlighter red pen (noting orders) black pen pen light calipers other pocket: steth (around your neck actually breaksdown the steth over time)...
Thank you for this post. I too graduated in Dec from an accelerated BSN (first degree in Psych). I am on a step-down/Tele floor and my orientation is wrapping up (started last week in March). Do I...
Honestly, we can all sit here and guess, but it is just that - a guess. Myself and two of my classmates took the exam in CA on March 1. On March 3, my license and one of my friend's were posted. My...
Hi there Suzanne answered your question pretty well. I just wanted to add that myself and most of my classmates took our exam about 6-8 weeks after graduation. We graduated in Dec, and many of us...
nsgstudentjen replied to JSRN81's topic in MICU, SICU
I think new grads can work just fine in the ICU. Many of my classmates went to work in these settings. I, on the other hand, prefer to work in a step down unit because I don't feel 100% comfortable...
nsgstudentjen replied to JSRN81's topic in MICU, SICU
Although I can't help you on how to handle this situation, I wanted to add my 2 cents from my view point. I am a new grad, and I am shocked to see someone behave like this! I don't think the situation...
Hi there, I do not work in either place, but my nursing school classmates did clinicals at both places, and LOVEd CHOC. Pay will vary from hospital to hospital. I think CHOC is lower than other...
I took NCLEX on March 1 and my license were posted March 3. However, not seeing it means nothing - yet. Are you sure they have your official transcripts? My classmate took it March 1 and it was not...
Hi There, I live in Hermosa Beach. I did a preceptorship at Torrance Memorial Hospital. If you live in Torrance or North Redondo Beach, you will certainly save money in rent! Our one bedroom here...
I recommend www.craigslist.com for roomates. I have found apts and roomates that way. As for CA, well, it's beautiful, but not forever. I want a yard and I don't want to spend my life in the car...
Hello, I just completed an accelerated BSN program this past Dec. My class of 36 students (32 by graduation) were only the second group to go through my universities program, so we were sort of...