NightWatch

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1. First major error.

   NightWatch posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   I've been working as a nurse in California for almost 1 year. My nurse tech notified me that he was unable to get a temperature on my patient. It was a busy shift. I made a mental note to assess...

2. How hard is it to get a hospital job anywhere in the country

   NightWatch replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I'm located in Florida. Hospitals here are constantly hiring due to high turn-over rates. I'm from out of state and was interviewed and hired within 1 week of applying. The cost of living here can be...

3. Can I purchase Botox for personal use?

   NightWatch posted a topic in Aesthetics

   I suffer from TMJ issues leading the jaw tension, pain, masseter hyper trophy. Rather than spending time thousands each year at the doctors office/medical spa, is it possible to buy Botox legally for...

4. Are non-healthcare references useful?

   NightWatch posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I'm currently working at my first nursing job at a med-surg unit. I can count on my preceptor to be a good reference. I'm considering volunteering at animal shelters/food pantries/other non-healthcare...

5. Moving out of state for first time, what to do?

   NightWatch posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm preparing to move from California to Florida for my first job and unsure of what I need to do. Currently, I'm living with my parents. I'm planning on driving there by myself with just clothing...

6. How to endorse license from CA to FL?

   NightWatch posted a topic in General Nursing

   I applied for Florida RN license through endorsement two days ago. I haven't heard anything back or gotten any instructions. I believe I will need to get fingerprints done. Do I do that now or wait...

7. Orlando Health/ Dr. P. Philips Hospital new graduate nursing program?

   NightWatch posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone been accepted into Orlando Health System/ Dr. P. Philips Hospital new grad program? How do you like working there? How long is the contract? What's the nurse to patient ratio like? Any info...

8. Is it OK to contact recruiter?

   NightWatch replied to jlkhorn's topic in General Nursing

   My friend works as an ICU New Grad RN in Orlando. I believe she makes around $25 per hour, not including night and weekend

9. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

   NightWatch replied to NightWatch's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi Everyone. Thank you so much for your advice. After much thinking, I decided to quit Starbucks. There were too many schedule conflicts that didn't allow me to fully pursue nursing, like having time...

10. when to start studying for NCLEX

    NightWatch replied to Graduation2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My recommendation is to start studying even before you graduate. Many of my classmates took and passed the NCLEX within weeks of graduation. Most of them found new grad positions not too long after...

11. Head to Toe Assessment

    NightWatch replied to erickz623's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is my full head to toe assessment that I used during clinical. My instructor was able to do all of this in less than 10 minutes. I would probably take 10-15 minutes. Neuro LOC/AAO x3...

12. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

    NightWatch posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Any advice would be much appreciated. I don't know what to do. I feel trapped and anxious. I'm 6 months post-grad in Southern California. I've have been applying to jobs in CA for the past 2 months...

13. How's training/orientation for a regular RN job?

    NightWatch replied to NightWatch's topic in General Nursing

    The reason I ask is because I've been unsuccessful in getting interviews for new grad programs within California. I noticed some regular RN positions say "1 year preferred" and some don't have any...

14. How's training/orientation for a regular RN job?

    NightWatch posted a topic in General Nursing

    New grad here. I was wondering how long/in-depth the training/orientation process is for a regular RN position? Is there a grace period where you're paired with a preceptor and gradually oriented to...

15. Should I apply for out of state license before applying to jobs?

    NightWatch posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a California new grad RN. I've applied to a number of out of state new grad programs and have gotten rejection emails from most. I notice that for most of the job requirements, it says "MUST BE...