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    does a prestigious RN program benefit at all??

    barcode120x replied to Socal_EMT's topic in California Nursing

    As everyone mentioned, it just depends, but I think in general, a "prestigious" would make employers smile a bit, but in the end, it all comes down to how you present yourself in the interview and if...
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    Upland, CA. Does San Antonio regional hospital offer relocation assistance?

    barcode120x replied to PunkRockRN-BC's topic in California Nursing

    Exactly what Nicki said. I actually work at San Antonio Regional Hospital (am a new grad) and I don't recall them mentioning anything in regards to relocation assistance or sign-on bonus. I always...
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    Your Starting Salary?

    barcode120x replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Southern California new grad nightshifter on the DOU/telemetry floor at a regional hospital. $34.70 starting with $4.00 night differential and a 5% weekend
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    Has Being a Male Benefited you MORE or LESS

    barcode120x replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think for admission into nursing school, being male has no effect on getting it whatsoever. My nursing school admission was based on GPA/waiting list. Actually, it was a lottery list. We were...
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    Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    barcode120x replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yeah, there's a lot of attractive females at work, but I honestly don't really think about a relationship further than coworkers/friends. Sure, they're super hot and it's nice to know these kind of...
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    barcode120x replied to Natgurad's topic in Men in Nursing

    Quickly browsing through some of the posts in this thread, one post caught my eye in regards to physicians seeming to treat male nurses "better." I believe this is true. In training/orientation, I...
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    Unsure About Current Job

    barcode120x replied to CMR1993's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In regards to the staying for two years. If you didn't not sign a contract like I had done and many of my fellow new grads friends at other hospitals, you can leave. With or without a contract, you...
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    Absolutely miserable

    barcode120x replied to slippersocks's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey lubdubnursing! I wrote a very similar post to yours a few weeks ago on this exact forum thread. I know almost exactly what you are going through, but hang it there! I've asked countless of new...
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    New Grad Struggling

    barcode120x replied to Bobcatbrooke19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there! As mentioned by others, I too (also a new grad, 5 months in), I always go slow when taking out meds and giving meds (it's a 3-check system at my hospital). I always explain to the...
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    Nursing beyond the bedside-for new grads? Help!

    barcode120x replied to LillyFish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This thread caught my eye. I am a new grad myself, currently 3 weeks on my own on the telemetry floor on nights. Prior to this, I was working a lift tech for 3 years in the same hospital. That nor...
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    Please help with any tips for a new grad struggling

    barcode120x replied to sassynerd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello there! I too am a fellow new grad that's been on my own on night shift telemetry for about 3 weeks after a 3 month long orientation (very fortunate if I may say). I totally know how you feel and...
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    Always feeling a bit anxious/stressful before each shift...need some tips/wanting to vent

    barcode120x replied to barcode120x's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the advice/encouragement! Still hanging in there. My most recent shift was crazy hectic, but I made it through the night with some great co-workers and other staff. Still trying to stay...
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    Always feeling a bit anxious/stressful before each shift...need some tips/wanting to vent

    barcode120x replied to barcode120x's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @ sunnybabe, thank you so much for your opinion/post, read the whole thing! It is very encouraging to me to see that there is someone out there that have the same or very similar feelings as I do. You...
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    Mt. SAC application for spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Yclario's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly no. Pharmacology is a general and very quick introduction to medications that you will be giving during clinicals. Included is a math portion of it on how to calculate dosages and what not...
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    Mt. SAC application for spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Yclario's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some more info/tips based on my previous nursing program experience at Mt SAC ('13-'15): Pharmacology should only be 3 hours once a week. You may be seeing 2, 3 hour sessions because one is offered...
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    Mt. SAC application for spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Yclario's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! Please do enjoy your winter break before starting
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    Any tips on doing a head to toe assessment?

    barcode120x replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Students

    During my critical care class with an RT instructor, he mentioned that if you are unable to listen to the patient's back due to reasons that would cause difficulty or harm, don't do it. Just listen to...
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    Mt. SAC application for spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Yclario's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Orientation is boring. It's basically everything you need to know before starting: school policies, some guest speakers, former student speakers, nursing club speakers, how-to's, what do to, what to...
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    Do others follow this practice?

    barcode120x replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in Men in Nursing

    So, I can't tell if this thread tops the "Males considering nursing?" thread below (in terms of have "insane" thread/question/topic it involves)...but yeah.......lol. I know this is off topic but I...
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    Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

    barcode120x replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Tough to say regarding this failing student's habits. It's also tough to say no to that student because then it makes you feel like your a bad classmate/person/friend. I would at first let her join in...
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    Mt. SAC application for spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Yclario's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @ Mz Aside from the Fundamentals and Pharmacology book, I believe you need the Nurse's Pocket Guide which is a novel-sized guide for nursing diagnosis which you will need for your care plans for each...
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    Mt. SAC application for spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Yclario's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I honestly think that package is a waste of money. Sure it comes with supplemental stuff, but everything you need to know are in the required books for the class. Unless there are new editions, you...
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    Mt. SAC application for spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Yclario's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No problem. I was once in your guys' shoes 3 years ago but never really got clarification until the program actually started. I like browsing AN forums on my spare time, keeps me busy when I'm not...
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    Mt. SAC application for spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Yclario's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Clinical hours are set and based on the clinical site. So, unfortunately, you cannot pick a clinical site and then pick your 8 or 12 hour
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    Mt. SAC application for spring 2016

    barcode120x replied to Yclario's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, it's basically your preference if you have earlier registration. After 1st semester, I wanted 12 hour shift clinicals so I picked clinical sites that were 12 hours (and of course clinical...