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  1. Nurse Case Managers - do you find Monday vs Friday as your toughest days to work?

    ChicRN posted a topic in Case Management

    In my current job I have worked as an inpatient nurse case manager (midshift) for the past 5yrs. My schedule has always been harsh working by myself for the entire hospital and scheduled every single...

  2. Acute Care Nurse Case Manager - jobs to consider after?

    ChicRN posted a topic in General Specialties

    Currently, I am an RN acute care inpatient case manager. I have been in this role for the past 3 years and have prided myself on being efficient & effective; however, this job has become...

  3. Retirement benefits - VA, Kaiser, UC Healthcare

    ChicRN posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    SF Bay area nurse. I am currently working in a MCO hospital in acute care and also have years of experience working for the state hospital. I am at a crossroads on which healthcare organization for my...

  4. Acute Care Nurse Case Manager - jobs to consider after?

    ChicRN replied to ChicRN's topic in General Specialties

    I’ve been a nurse for over 10

  5. SF Bay Area Nurses- Any nurse recruiters accepting New Grad RN?

    ChicRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does anyone know any Nurse recruiters willing to hire a new graduate nurse in the SF Bay Area? I'm an RN with a BSN, ACLS, BLS, PHN, & other certifications. I have been on the job hunt since last...

  6. SF Bay Area PALS, NRP courses in NorthBay?

    ChicRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know of any good & affordable PALS, NRP, & EKG courses? I've heard of combo classes where a few are provided at a discount rate, but have been unable to find one. Even an all...

  7. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    ChicRN replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A Gay or straight coworker really doesn't make a difference to me. What's important to me is the worth ethic & ability to get along with coworkers lol. I respect a good nurse, an efficient nurse,...

  8. You're Hired!: The New World Of Hiring Nurses??

    ChicRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did try to call a few times, for a few days after that rejection email. I ended up emailing her about it & she never replied back. She cut all connection after the survey i guess? Lol..oh

  9. You're Hired!: The New World Of Hiring Nurses??

    ChicRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I feel your frustration! I was doing pretty well during my hiring process for a recent application, phone interviews with the director, etc..she actually told me"i would love to have you work in our...

  10. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    ChicRN replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am RN in that position right now! We don't have a med aide or a shift supervisor or desk nurse! It's the most stressful thing i have ever tried to overcome..i'm great at multitasking, but i have...

  11. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    ChicRN replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm an RN who just started working at a SNF and I feel all your pain! I didn't know so many places operate in the same way. I love nursing, but everyday since I started working I feel anxiety ridden...

  12. RN in a job funk...help!

    ChicRN replied to comfortrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just started working at a SNF and I feel your pain! I love nursing, but everyday since I started working I feel anxiety ridden & unhappy to go to work. In our short stay one nurse gets 4/5...

  13. Pass meds & chart!!! Well, when i get a chance i will!!!

    ChicRN replied to knowledgeseeker4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel your pain! i just started at a SNF & we have to be the nurse who: assesses, passes meds, charts, makes appointments, follows up, calls the other members of the HC team who work w/ the...

  14. Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

    ChicRN replied to Colima's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the place i'm orienting at we dont have a desk nurse like your ADON. The licensed nurses manage all the patient care, charting, inputting orders, appointments, labs, desk work, med pass, etc. I...

  15. How to Determine Whether a LTC / SNF is Well Run

    ChicRN replied to vintagemother's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Omg after reading this I have realized this is me! I started orientation at a "fancy looking" snf & the office staff directors were soo warm, etc. I never really paid attention to the staff on the...

  16. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    ChicRN replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I find it interesting how SNf can get away with this! I personally think of it as unsafe since nursing homes aren't what they used to be. Some are basically medsurg acute care! I have a mix of geri...

  17. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    ChicRN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I find research nursing interesting and discovered myself to be not so much of a bedside nurse. Thanks for the tip! Not sure where to start looking here in the San Francisco bay area though..but i'll...

  18. professional way for new graduate to quit during orientation

    ChicRN replied to nanner8691's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am currently in the same conflict that you were in with wanting to quit during orientation. I've been on the job search since passing my nclex in november and i desperately took a position at a SNF....

  19. Advice on new grad work at SNF

    ChicRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone I am a new grad who just started orientation at a SNF and I'm on my 1 of 2weeks orienting on the floor. At first I thought this would be a nice place to start my nursing career, but now I...

  20. "Too Nice" New Grad

    ChicRN replied to Penny 7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Penny, i am also a new grad RN who is too nice! I feel your pain! Patients can complain so much or families try to argue nonstop. It's definitely stressful. I think, well..I hope w/experience we do...

  21. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    ChicRN replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    Same Here. Got a rejection letter for Peds today..Guess I'm meant to work elsewhere. Goodluck to all. We are all good nurses!!..just in a horrible economy

  22. Affordable Wound Care certification (WCC) programs in SF Bay Area

    ChicRN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm a RN located in the San Francisco Bay Area and looking for an affordable wound care certification course. The one I have found is through WCEI and it costs $2,800+, not including the...

  23. Passed nclex & you can too!

    ChicRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just wanted to leave a post to let you NCLEX takers know that this test is definitely doable. I graduated at the end of August 2011, moved back home from going to school in So cali back to No Cali...

  24. Passed nclex & you can too!

    ChicRN replied to ChicRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with the videos. I watched one and I felt it was too much lol. I just invested more time practicing questions and briefly looking up something I really felt I should go over. I practiced some...

  25. Passed nclex & you can too!

    ChicRN replied to ChicRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, no I didn't watch the Kaplan videos or read the book. I did practice some q&a on the blue Kaplan strageties, practice book when I just wasn't up for practicing on the computer. I felt...