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  1. Is it good idea to take ACLS course before getting hired?

    nursegirl75 replied to MSHAH647's topic in Nursing Career

    When I interviewed for a job, one of the questions they asked me was if I had my ACLS already. Its a small price to pay if you want a job especially in this competitive job market. You have to spend...

  2. (Realistic) Encouragement, please!

    nursegirl75 replied to charlo81's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Its not uncommon now a days for it to take a nurse up to 1 year to find work, any work like LTC. After a year, most hospitals don't even look at you because you been out of school for too long. It...

  3. Problem applying nclex in california

    nursegirl75 replied to jrmRN's topic in Nurse Registration

    I was just wondering why are many foreign nurses coming to California? I'm just asking because for the past 5 years, California has been one of the worst hit states in terms of job opportunities...

  4. Pill falls on pt gown...is it safe to give?

    nursegirl75 replied to sle1191's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Its nursing school. Just do whatever makes the clinical instructor happy. YOur clinical instructor just said it was a 'med error' to cover her own butt. So just nod, smile, and agree to what she/he...

  5. BSN GPA on Resume...I am worried I messed it up.

    nursegirl75 replied to Damask's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are so many other things to worry about than your GPA. Let me tell you from experiences, they rarely look at your GPA. Your clinical experience and what you learned from your mistakes is what...

  6. Is there a lot of bullying in nursing?

    nursegirl75 replied to sakiohma's topic in General Students

    There will always be bullying especially in nursing because there will always be a loser nurse who hates her job or is just damn right mean and need someone to take their anger out. I believe if you...

  7. New grad from maryland wants to move to California

    nursegirl75 replied to Jjdewing's topic in Nursing Career

    I second what not.done.yet said. Where did you hear that nursing jobs are abundant in California? For every new grad program opening there are close to 700 applicants for 10-15 positions in...

  8. Comfortable shoes for the ER

    nursegirl75 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi Everyone! I was just hired to work in the ER, and I am trying to find good, comfortable shoes that will help me keep up the pace in the ER. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what type...

  9. RIDICULOUS RULES!

    nursegirl75 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you only applying to this one nursing school? You need to apply to many many nursing schools because nursing is so popular right now with the media telling the world that there is a nursing...

  10. suspended license and work at a hospital

    nursegirl75 replied to marucci329's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    its a suspended license. enough said. you have over 500 nurses looking for a job. and these 500 nurses probably don't have a suspended

  11. Providence Holy Cross Mission Hills New Grad Program September 2011

    nursegirl75 replied to J177's topic in California Nursing

    DOn't look at it that way. Going to interviews are never a waste of time. Every interview is a great learning experiences. However because of Holy Cross crappy reputation, do not stop looking for a...

  12. 4th attempt and still not my time :-(

    nursegirl75 replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you either have too little resources - the first 3 or too many resources- the last one. You DO need to have one source i.e. Kaplan but it is soooo essential to have 2 other nursing books (i.e....

  13. Interviewed once, want to interview again

    nursegirl75 replied to hotflashion's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my opinion, I would not state in my cover letter that I interviewed there before. In the first place, it wouldn't look good because you obviously weren't hired in the first place, and second your...

  14. After graduation should i start off in med surg or go straight in to OB?

    nursegirl75 replied to clh504's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with DEgalRN, go for what you want. Each unit incorporates med-surg-like skills that every single nurse WILL pick up. I know of many of my friends who started off in med-surg and were not...

  15. Compression socks ~ too soon?

    nursegirl75 replied to GucciBeaR143's topic in Emergency

    Yahhhh!!! Thanks Altra! I was trying to order them on-line but the shipping charges were almost the same price as the socks . It was ridicules! I'll definitely heading to target or Rite-aid

  16. Nursing school grades.

    nursegirl75 replied to futurenurse1248's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you complete all your pre-reqs already? If you didn't it means you still have a chance to raise your GPA. Work hard in getting those A's especially in Micro, Anatomy, Pharm, and Physio. If you...

  17. Compression socks ~ too soon?

    nursegirl75 replied to GucciBeaR143's topic in Emergency

    I am also only in my twenties and forming varicose veins already . Can anyone tell me where I can buy or order them on-line? P.S. I have limited funds so I'm on a tight budget as I probably have...

  18. Comfortable shoes for the ER

    nursegirl75 replied to nursegirl75's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all so much for helping me!! :) I can always depend on you all! :) So here's my game plan: Right now as I am very short on funds I have decided to buy some clogs (from shoes for crews)...

  19. Comfortable shoes for the ER

    nursegirl75 replied to nursegirl75's topic in Emergency

    @GleeGum- I checked the outlet out but I didn't see the clogs that I wanted :/ Its ok It will be the next pair of shoes I buy :) @One1- That's a really good deal! :) can you tell me if you can buy...

  20. NOR CAL RN transferring to SO CAL FOR LOVE... HELP!

    nursegirl75 replied to NurseB95746's topic in California Nursing

    If you work for Kaiser already couldn't you just ask for a transfer? There are many Kaiser hospitals in SoCal too. Stay with Kaiser company cause you have a name with them already. Gluck with it...

  21. "New" seizure precautions???

    nursegirl75 replied to AJPV's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey if you wanna pass NCLEX, don't question the 'perfect world' of nursing. Just accept the crazy 'perfect world' and you will be rewarded with a nursing license.

  22. Providence Holy Cross Mission Hills New Grad Program September 2011

    nursegirl75 replied to J177's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with sallyp911, they are still in the same predicament 3 months ago. Believe me, nothing has changed. One rejection was enough for me because it is a indication of how they value their...

  23. Retired, now what?

    nursegirl75 replied to sueff's topic in Retired Nurses

    With your experiences, why don't you work at the call center as a call nurse? There are hospitals like Kaiser that has call centers, where patients call nurses who help guide the patient with...

  24. ER Interview- New Grad Program

    nursegirl75 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I know I have posted this in the nurses section but I realized that there is a different group in the region/student section so I decided to post it here too:) Hi everyone! I have been on this site...

  25. ER interview Help- New Grad Program

    nursegirl75 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone! I have been on this site for a while and have found so much support and great advice! :) I have an interview coming up this week :/ and I am nervous because it is for an ER position...