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  1. how far is too far to commute?

    smile123 replied to dolphindodger's topic in Nursing Career

    See what commute options are available. Perhaps there are other people who would be willing to carpool with you or there may be a discount offer on carpools, vans or public transit. If you do have...

  2. Unit change r/t STRESS?

    smile123 replied to RNchemo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hold it! What happened to your preceptor who's supposed to show you the ropes? I hope they didn't just let you drown by yourself in the stressful environment. The preceptor should show you ways to...

  3. How do I decide if I should become a nurse? - LONG

    smile123 replied to lavendergirl19's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there, Due to HIPAA regulations and liability issues, hmost ospitals do not allow others to shadow nurses. You could try volunteering at a hospital and see if you can be a "baby" cuddler. Some...

  4. degree needed for research nursing

    smile123 replied to weasie's topic in Research

    If you do a Google lookup with CRA job Minnesota, you can find several links. Usually, it would be a pharma/biotech company. Here's a couple of links:...

  5. Clinic nurse jobs in Bay Area?

    smile123 replied to Honeybun1206's topic in California Nursing

    Hi there, Do you have any experience or are you a new grad? There are several clinics all around the Bay Area, but the competition is strong. They generally look for experienced RNs. Apply and...

  6. 2nd BS...Tuition Reimbursment? Loans?

    smile123 replied to gudiarani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Perhaps you already got your questions answered. Here's what happens at Hopkins: If you want a loan, fill out the FAFSA form. Then you can get either subsidized or unsubsidized student loans from...

  7. I just don't know what to do......

    smile123 replied to Lamissa21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's a suggestion completely out of the box: have you considered looking at a different hospital in your area? Perhaps they will have a new grad program for L&D you could apply for. Since...

  8. Travel Info please

    smile123 replied to PreggersRN's topic in California Nursing

    You can google Thousand Oaks, CA and get maps and other info. Here's a link about Thousand Oaks: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thousand_Oaks,_California Air travel is provided primarily by Los Angeles...

  9. Hospital reputation in North Calif

    smile123 replied to arys1075's topic in California Nursing

    Kaiser is a union run hospital. Your salary is based on the number of years of relevant experience. You should contact Kaiser directly. They have several websites and you can look at the available...

  10. Learn From My Mistakes

    smile123 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great idea. Here's some: 1) When giving K replacements, they are usually in 10 mEq in 100 ml bags. Give them over 1 hour or longer, so they don't burn the pt's veins. The other trick is to insert 1...

  11. New Grad- First Job

    smile123 replied to jnj731's topic in First Year After Licensure

    10 pts vs. 21 pts? There are a couple of things: 1. Ask how many nurses aids are on the shift with you. If you have CNAs do all the vital signs, I/O's, bed baths, ambulating the patient, feeding...

  12. Does your salary increase after passing boards?

    smile123 replied to NurseEmily22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on the hospital and region. In California, some nurses are allowed to work on 'interim" permits before they pass their boards at certain hospitals. Then they will receive a pay increase...

  13. Stanford hospital - your experience as new grad?

    smile123 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm looking to talk to RNs at Stanford Hospital. If you are working with adults (not peds) at Stanford, I'd love to hear about your experiences, what you like, dislike, things you wish you knew, etc....

  14. Stanford hospital - your experience as new grad?

    smile123 replied to smile123's topic in California Nursing

    I've been working in the Main OR at stanford for a few months now as a traveling RN. It has been one of the most awful experiences I've had so far as a traveling nurse. They hang the fact that you are...

  15. Pay Rates at VA vs. Others in San Fran

    smile123 replied to ella1972's topic in California Nursing

    It is still true, the VA does pay more depending whether you have an ADN vs. BSN vs. Masters in nursing. (You start further up the pay tier level.) For your new grad friend at SF General, is...

  16. Interview process at Lucile Packard

    smile123 replied to momababyrn's topic in California Nursing

    Even though Stanford and Lucille Packard are under one umbrella, there are two separate processes for hiring at Stanford and Lucille Packard Children's hospitals. It could take a while to get hired...

  17. 1st year Nursing STUDENT

    smile123 replied to mcStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Believe me, nursing school classes will absorb your time! You will not have time for electives like photography. Pharmacology and Patho alone will have your head spinning. You will feel as though...

  18. HELP! 2.5 hour interview! AHHHHH!

    smile123 replied to jamonit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A 2.5 hour interview is a GREAT sign. It means they are truly interested in you. It also means they really want to be sure you are the right candidate and the right fit for their small office. I...

  19. San Francisco Pay for a New Grade

    smile123 replied to YOUNGRN23's topic in California Nursing

    I believe you are right. The poster only wanted to incite controversy. Thanks for pointing that one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll In Internet terminology, a troll is someone who...

  20. San Francisco Pay for a New Grade

    smile123 replied to YOUNGRN23's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with fergus51 and michellex1013. You would not last working that many days a week, 16 hours a day. Plus, there are strict labor laws, especially if your hospital is part of union, that...

  21. Finding a job a New Grad, Help!!

    smile123 replied to pupnurse's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with llg. Recruiters are more than willing to talk to new grads and volunteering at the hospital you want will help establish networking contacts. I would also add that you can apply online...

  22. Good Shoes

    smile123 replied to Estabinki's topic in California Nursing

    You can get Doves or Dansko. Or you can get some white sneakers. I would not recommend Crocs because they have holes. You would not want certain liquids (bodily fluids if you catch my drift) to...

  23. San Francisco Pay for a New Grade

    smile123 replied to YOUNGRN23's topic in California Nursing

    You need to be a lot more specific. The normal shifts are usually 12 hour or 8 hour shifts; they can range from full time (3 - 12's or 5 - 8's) to part time (any variant). Occasionally, you might be...

  24. Is it possible to be a new grad and go to school?

    smile123 replied to lolale's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not sure which school you are attending, but usually if you are in a BSN program, you have to submit proof of an actual BSN degree before you can take the NCLEX. The only exception I've heard of...

  25. want to travel....

    smile123 replied to wierd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check with various hospitals around you. At some hospitals it's just a year commitment. If you want to travel, most travel agencies require at least 1 year of floor nursing before they will consider...