kbrn

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1. working weekends

   kbrn replied to Roni725's topic in California Nursing

   In most acute care facilities, RN's generally work every other week-end. In our facility if you have been there over 20 years, then you can take the option of working every third week-end. Please...

2. mills/peninsula medical center in burlingame

   kbrn replied to romsy's topic in California Nursing

   Hello, I currently work at Mills-Peninsula in Burlingame. I am a new grad as of May 2004. Started the critical care training program in June 2004. This is my 2nd career and have worked at...

3. Alcohol prep pads

   kbrn replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

   I am a little confused. Why did you facility remove the alcohol prep pads. They are used for so many things in the hospital. What do you use to clean the IV port before giving IV push medication??...

4. where are new grads working

   kbrn replied to nontrad1964's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a new grad in the ICU. Graduated in May 2004. Started orientation on June 28 and am now on my own. Have done two shifts on my own. Not too bad, just very nerve

5. New grad ICU job offer: Please advise

   kbrn replied to babymeena's topic in MICU, SICU

   I am a new grad just finishing up my ICU orientation. I am starting my 11th week of orientation and will be on my own next week. Yes, On my own. In some ways I feel I am ready and in other ways,...

6. I am man, I wonder if I can be a nurse

   kbrn replied to cgzca's topic in California Nursing

   I just graduated from nursing school and out of 46 graduates, 4 were male. I work in ICU and there are a handful of male nurses there as well. In my eyes there is no difference. If you are a good...

7. Kaplan Course??

   kbrn replied to nursecheryl81's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I took the Kaplan course. I was lucky that my hospital paid for it. I would recommend it as it tells you how to take the test. You of course need to know your content, but Kaplan gives you...

8. Where is everyone working?

   kbrn replied to pokey sn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Took my boards on June 26 and starting orienting in the ICU on June 28. Absolutely loving

9. Length of New Grad Orientation

   kbrn replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

   I am four weeks into my new grad orientation. I am in ICU and the planned orientation at this point is 12