Faeriewand ASN, RN

med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and ONS Chemotherapy certified

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    Telemetry Scare

    Faeriewand replied to Jamie P.M., RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the links to learn more about cardiac rhythms! I'm not a tele nurse but I'm always looking to learn more. :) Many of my friends started on tele and they just love it. When I float to...
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    How fast to push IV meds

    Faeriewand replied to deemalt's topic in General Nursing

    We have a binder of listed meds that tells how long to push and if to dilute with NS or not. :) I was shown the binder in my preceptorship as well at another hospital so I assumed all hospitals had...
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    Volunteering in Africa

    Faeriewand replied to devotchka's topic in General Nursing

    Cross-Cultural Solutions has lots of opportunities for Volunteering including in Africa and Healthcare.
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    facebook game for nurses

    Faeriewand replied to ladiesman's topic in General Nursing

    I'm friends with everyone on FB but I don't talk about my work or make any inappropriate comments. FB is for fun.
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    What comes first? Religious beliefs or Osha Safety Guidelines?

    Faeriewand replied to nnurse32's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the family is claiming religion knowing how much we respect religious beliefs when in fact their preference is
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    Is it a good idea to start at a SNF?

    Faeriewand replied to jojonavy's topic in California Nursing

    But there are SNF's all over so why move? Why not find one in your area? They are a dime a dozen and most that I've looked into contain rehab which is also good experience. Although I haven't heard...
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    California's 2011 New Grad Program

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    That's not too old of a grad toin. :) Lots of grads out there with less than a year since they graduated. Have you applied to any new grad positions that you are waiting to hear back
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    grossmont college waiting list

    Faeriewand replied to katilynn's topic in California Nursing

    bella, which program are you referring to? My apologies to everyone on the list. I got off topic and started talking about City College when this thread is about Grossmont
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    California's 2011 New Grad Program

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Ukiah Valley Medical Center will be opening their New Grad program soon so keep checking their website! Ukiah Valley Medical Center Versant RN Residency Program Thank you for looking for a new grad...
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    grossmont college waiting list

    Faeriewand replied to katilynn's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations on your impending graduation craziechiq! :) I'm the one who keeps sending out emails to the DON about jobs for new grads! :) And then she sends them to everyone! LOL Someone yelled at...
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    California's 2011 New Grad Program

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    I also heard that there were job opportunities in Texas. Maybe it's because the state is so
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    How to get my foot in the door as a new grad??????

    Faeriewand replied to kari2009's topic in General Nursing

    Starting March 1st, camp nurse positions are posted on the Girl Scouts website. I was a leader for 9 years and took my girls to many camps where there was no camp nurse. They need camp nurses and...
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    Any suggestions for white scrub pants? (That aren't see through?)

    Faeriewand replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Like another poster said, please no thongs! I've seen nurse assistants wear thongs and it was so obvious it was embarrassing!
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    grossmont college waiting list

    Faeriewand replied to katilynn's topic in California Nursing

    Dianah, I will not violate the TOS There really are no bad teachers at City College. :heartbeat San Diego City College is a great program! All the teachers are really good and really know their...
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    Can I still look for tech job if I'm graduating in May?

    Faeriewand replied to StudentNurzNK's topic in General Nursing

    Getting a tech job is an excellent idea! :) At my hospital we try to hire our own and I'm sure it works that way at other hospitals too. What great experience it would provide! If I were hiring...
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    California's 2011 New Grad Program

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    I can only tell new grads to be open and look everywhere in the state. Don't limit yourself by staying local. One grad from my class moved halfway across the state and now he has the best job ever!...
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    California's 2011 New Grad Program

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    NEW GRAD RN - VERSANT PROGRAM- ER,L&D,MOTHER BABY, ACE AND SURGICAL TOWER-1005019979 Tenet, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals and numerous related health care...
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    California's 2011 New Grad Program

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated in May 2010 but already had a job as an LVN. :) I feel so lucky to be working as an RN! I'm also in San Diego! Yeah I heard about Sharp's program. By summer this year I will have one...
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    California's 2011 New Grad Program

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Here is the link to a list of all California Hospitals
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    Question for those who work with a majority of Filipino nurses

    Faeriewand replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    I started out with and continue to work with >90% Filipino staff on my unit and they are wonderful and welcoming! They were very helpful to me when I was a new grad and continue to be today. :)...
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    Has anyone heard of Western Governor's University?

    Faeriewand replied to StillHoping's topic in Western Governors University

    EVLGNUS I say go for it and apply to WGU and your fellow students too! I felt so proud when I graduated from a tough school. WGU has a good rep. Good luck whatever you decide!
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    Interamerican College now United States University

    Faeriewand replied to SeymourButts's topic in California Nursing

    Just to let everyone know. I found this on the website Effective for cohorts beginning May 2011: Upon successful completion/passing of the NCLEX-RN Examination, students will receive a Bachelor of...
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    Is Southern California New Grad RN Friendly?

    Faeriewand replied to fireline's topic in California Nursing

    I just wanted to add fireline, I would love to have you in San Diego! Perhaps apply and get a job first before moving!
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    Is Southern California New Grad RN Friendly?

    Faeriewand replied to fireline's topic in California Nursing

    I hail from San Diego and there are no new grad jobs to be found. Many of my former classmates are still searching and we graduated in May last year. I did hear in Visalia that they like to hire...
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    Interamerican College now United States University

    Faeriewand replied to SeymourButts's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks ANValenzuelaRN! I am an ADN RN and want the BSN desperately. I work in National City so when I saw that there was a nursing school in National City I was surprised! I thought the magnet...