Suninmyheart

Suninmyheart

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  1. New grad wanting to move to San Diego

    Suninmyheart replied to Notti's topic in California Nursing

    oh and the starting pay for new grads in hospitals is about 28+ an hour (base

  2. New grad wanting to move to San Diego

    Suninmyheart replied to Notti's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I can understand you wanting to move to SD. The weather is incredible. The centrally located hospitals that I know of are Scripps, Sharps, UCSD Medical Center, Rady's Childrens, and some others...

  3. Just took the boards....

    Suninmyheart replied to krinklesRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You are not alone. Being that the test is designed to adapt the questions to a 50% correct/incorrect ratio it is only natural that we walk out of there feeling like we did awful. All you can do is...

  4. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

    Suninmyheart replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    how about ...With loyalty I will endeavor to aid other members of the multidisciplinary team.... not sure what to do about the term "purity" and "mischievous". Both terms are outdated in this context....

  5. Ever worked at a Blood Bank?

    Suninmyheart posted a topic in General Nursing

    What was/is your experience like? I am being offered an interview as RN charge in mobile and stationary centers. I would love some feedback on what this environment is like. Thanks for any info you...

  6. Ever worked at a Blood Bank?

    Suninmyheart replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for taking the time to share your input. It is so valuable to hear this stuff. To a new grad the options feel overwhelming sometimes. My heart lies in working with the HIV/AIDS populations...

  7. took the nclex on a tue, its fri now. do i stil have hope to pass?

    Suninmyheart replied to meg_wfd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel for you cali23. I haven't been waiting as long but am still full of anxiety. I took mine on Wed 9/19. What I am wondering about is the date on the board site. Under the permanent licensure...

  8. Ever worked at a Blood Bank?

    Suninmyheart replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for replying. It would be working a mobile clinic and would be my first RN job. Is it high turnover? I notice it is not really a "specialty" or is it? Is it challenging. What skills would I...

  9. pre-nurse student - looking for sound advice

    Suninmyheart replied to dukeee's topic in California Nursing

    I did an RN program at 44 years old. My 3 year program cost me about 23,000 in student loans. Half of that supplemented my living expences. Not bad! No matter what age I think it is a good investment....

  10. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

    Suninmyheart replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    holy-moly, where did you go to school 5 years ago where you had to recite this and wear a pinstripe dress. I am in disbelief at how sexist and outdated this FN pledge is. Perhaps it is time to create...

  11. I made a PHARM QUIZ for those of you who have problems studying meds names

    Suninmyheart replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    holy moly - and here I was spending the week trying to make sense of the saunders meds in prep for the nclex on the 11th. I made 35% correct on my first round!!! Thanks. You are very generous - not...

  12. Before you make fun of a patient, make sure they can't see you.

    Suninmyheart replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    That is horrible and I would encourage reporting that. I can imagine that some patients would be so hurt by that and feel so unsafe that it could really impact their recovery. On a similar note it is...

  13. New Grad, Sad Resume

    Suninmyheart replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    I referenced a book on resumes specifically for health-care professionals. The book specifically had a "new grad" resume that highlighted clinical experience., I do not recall the name however if you...

  14. How to deal with MRSA patients?

    Suninmyheart replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I admit, I did not research who I was responding about, however, the only inflammatory remarks I have seen have been from seasoned allnurse members. Please, I - you - we, all know it is best to ignore...

  15. How to deal with MRSA patients?

    Suninmyheart replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Bela Shark, I did not get the message that you were "totally freaked out" and I applaud you for asking questions. I received mixed messages about MRSA when I was in Nursing school and then when I got...

  16. NCLEX prep course to pass California state boards.

    Suninmyheart replied to tattooednursie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I bought a Saunders prep book for about $40 and just practiced questions for a few weeks prior to the test. I used the cd that comes with it to work on the computer. I hope some input comes...

  17. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    Suninmyheart replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I just sent you a PM. I very much want to go into this specialty. This topic is great and is very inspiring. I hope people keep

  18. Minnesota nurses please, please check in! Bridge Collapsed

    Suninmyheart replied to pannie's topic in General Nursing

    I own a house 1 mile from there and drove that route sometimes multiple times a day. I am currently living on the west coast. I am feeling so helpless and am sending my prayers. My family and close...

  19. Minnesota Nurses Please Respond!!!!!!!!

    Suninmyheart replied to mollyz's topic in General Nursing

    3 years later now - It appears there is not a nursing shortage in Minneapolis hospitals. I just graduated in May and most of my classmates have had a hard time finding hospital positions. However LTC...

  20. new grad competition in San Diego hospitals?

    Suninmyheart posted a topic in California Nursing

    I graduated with an ADN and will take boards in Cali. What is the competetive climate for new grad hospital positions in SD? In Minnesota the competition is fierce as most of the hospitals hire...

  21. new grad competition in San Diego hospitals?

    Suninmyheart replied to Suninmyheart's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks Kimora, for your input. Where I went to school in Minnesota the competition for hospital jobs for new ADN's is fierce. I am still not sure what the job climate is like in San Diego but I will...

  22. OMG! My feet are killing me!

    Suninmyheart replied to dansamy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear nursemates with an athletic insole added and I walk on air all day and then some. I could work 16 hrs before my feet begin to get tired. Everybody seems to have a different brand that works...

  23. RN Licensure with DUI x 2???

    Suninmyheart replied to RNin2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes that is serious. Especially since it is a current issue. Most likely they will have to show evidence of rehabilitation. I actually HAVE 2 DUI convictions that will follow me around for the rest...

  24. what to do on days off

    Suninmyheart replied to sunneeRN's topic in General Nursing

    ooooh I so cannot wait until I have some time off... I want to take a digital darkroom class at some artsy film college Run with my dog along Torrey Pines Take the dogs to dogbeach Research the latest...

  25. evidence based practice

    Suninmyheart replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have heard of Nursing Research Journal Clubs involving monthly meetings to discuss how the latest evidence-based research can be incorporated (or not) into practice. I am new - just graduating and...