kalevra

kalevra BSN, RN

ED, Telemetry,Hospice, ICU, Supervisor

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  1. Just Got Denied at VA for New Grad Program

    kalevra replied to kalevra's topic in Government, Military

    Seriously Navy Reserve! ***! Here I am with the ground troops getting blown the hell up in my tank riding as a loader. Don't even get me started on those squids. I have more respect for active duty...

  2. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    kalevra replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly one of my goals is to reach an executive level position. I want the power and pay that comes with it, hopefully our next few presidents are also business friendly. Work smart not hard. Well...

  3. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    kalevra replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!! Its just

  4. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    kalevra replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder how much the CEOs and upper management make? I am intrigued by their salary, since they work so hard to make sure the hospital is running

  5. Cry baby CNAs

    kalevra replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If only the CNAs that keep whining at your work place ever get to live life as an RN with all the discharge, admits, meds, ADLS, doctor demands, coordination ECF/SNF, and the mountain of paperwork...

  6. Last nail in the coffin of my JOKE of a nursing career...??

    kalevra replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    move to an acute care

  7. Anyone know if CSU Stanislaus or Sacramento State have an Online RN-BSN Program

    kalevra posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Im starting to look at programs to bridge into my BSN. The state schools here in California are much cheaper than the the well known online schools like GCU. I work 36 hours a week, and I cannot...

  8. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    kalevra replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    I have lived in Texas, New York and Missouri before. The cost of living in the southern states is cheaper, but even with high cost of living in the west coast I am still able to make all my bills and...

  9. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    kalevra replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. California 2. ER/Tele 3. 1 year New Grad 4. $50.00 base 5. $4.00 NOC differential 6. Union Rent=$1,000. It includes water, gas, electricity, internet. I rent a condo 950 sq. ft., 2 1/2 bath,...

  10. Medical marijuana, role of the nurse, professional organization

    kalevra replied to hotflashion's topic in Patient Medications

    We have to fight the stigma before meaningful change occurs. Prohibition has not worked, at some point there will be a change in the way we see the use of marijuana. Times are changing, same-sex...

  11. Anyone know if CSU Stanislaus or Sacramento State have an Online RN-BSN Program

    kalevra replied to kalevra's topic in Online Distance Learning

    GCU= Grand Canyon University Most of the ADN to BSN or BSN to MSN staff got their advanced degree through GCU. The hospital even encourages the use of GCU because its a complete online program. The...

  12. Discrimination against males in the nursing profession.

    kalevra replied to Halim F. Dagher's topic in Men in Nursing

    My hospital has been hiring many new male RNs. The floors with equal male to female ratio or mostly male staff has higher retention and "staff satisfaction" rates than those with mostly female...

  13. Volunteering to get foot in the door

    kalevra replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I volunteered at a hospital while in RN school. I did it in three different departments. My goal was to identify the hiring managers and get friendly with them. I began 1 year before graduation so it...

  14. Who's afraid of the ICU?

    kalevra replied to Trissity's topic in Critical Care

    There is nothing like actual experience to humble someone. all my experience in my previous career made the transition easier, but still humbling when I got in and started getting my hands dirty....

  15. Active Duty Military - Desiring to become Nurse

    kalevra replied to Jordan3's topic in Men in Nursing

    My clinicals occurred during the PM shift 1500-2300. I recommend you get out, use the GI bill and go to school full time and knock it out ASAP. While still active duty, you should knock out some...

  16. VA Hiring Process

    kalevra replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    any veterans here applied for a VA position. I keep hearing about the 5-10 point preference they give veterans, but does that really mean we have a better chance of getting an RN job over someone...

  17. VA Hiring Process

    kalevra replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    This thread has definitly kept me

  18. Help, my school won't allow me to take Nclex.

    kalevra replied to Jdv13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How much do you need to shell out until they will let you

  19. Pre-nursing student arrested for DV, no charges filed

    kalevra replied to Anonymust's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Do a background check on your self. Go to the court house/DMV/Police station. Ask for their records on you. You do not want be "that guy" who made it through RN school only to find out that the BRN...

  20. Books: new or used?

    kalevra replied to jeepgirl68's topic in General Students

    1.Med Surge Book is a must buy. 2. Meidcation handbook is useless your at one of those hospitals that think smart phones are the tool of the devil. Recommend getting the Free Skyscape App on your...

  21. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    kalevra replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Relax, Breathe, ok now lets talk like adults. The gist is that the problem is multi-fold. Not just one clean cut answer to your question. I believe everyone has covered this topic thoroughly over the...

  22. Who is pulling the strings

    kalevra replied to care4Ur#1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think we are all part of this scam. We take part in it because other nurses with advanced degrees lobby for it. In turn we have to play by their rules in order to work. Mutually assured...

  23. People really believe this????

    kalevra replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHAHAHA....let reality hit her like fist full of rolled up nickels. You cannot educate the unwilling its ok. Kudos for your attempt at educating

  24. Thank You Notes to Patients?

    kalevra replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why would I send them a thank you note? I find that very strange. Am I to say "thank you, please come again". Feels like we are slowly but surely turning into a hotel or fast food chain. We like their...

  25. What do (did) you do during the gap between graduation and your first job

    kalevra replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lose