rnmama999

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  1. New Grad leaving NYC RN jobs to pursue CALI job?

    rnmama999 replied to kobebryant's topic in California Nursing

    I've lived in the SF Bay Area my whole life and we use the term "Cali" here. No big deal

  2. nclex third timers only please

    rnmama999 replied to carvit3308's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there! I used to tutor students that have failed the nclex. Try to stick to just ONE review book. I recommend Kaplan. Using two or more may confuse you. I hate to say it but nursing isn't for...

  3. RNs leaving Nursing?

    rnmama999 replied to RN 12/12's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there! After 3 years of working on the floor I decided that cleaning up blood, poop, pee, vomit, spit, mucus, and god knows what else was not for me. I left the floor and now do cosmetic/aesthetic...

  4. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    rnmama999 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    "There is no such thing as a stupid question...only stupid people asking questions."

  5. Working in a laser surgery center

    rnmama999 replied to NewRN01's topic in Aesthetics

    Take the laser job! I am loving it!!! Plus we get discounts on txs

  6. New grads Need Not Apply

    rnmama999 replied to elisiah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a theory about the entry level RN wage at hospitals decreasing due to "obamacare." I think many new grad will shift their preference from acute care to outpatient/home health

  7. Anyone go from teaching to nursing?

    rnmama999 replied to parothdsuenva's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wasn't a teacher but I tutored nursing students while finishing my program and continued to tutor when I started working as an RN. I found it very challenging! Here I was tutoring these students "by...

  8. Feline Dissection

    rnmama999 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Those cats are there to help you! Try not to let your feelings get in the way or else you'd have a tough time passing the class

  9. Starting nursing school- new baby! help!

    rnmama999 replied to anilea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As an RN and also a mother, I believe that babies need their mother. Once you start school you may not have enough time to care for your little ones. Push nursing school a year or two if you can. The...

  10. Cost of BSN

    rnmama999 replied to p.xochil's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Please don't do it. You will be stuck with the thousands of new grads here in CA all competing for a job. I have known people from my graduating class of 2008 who still cannot find an RN position and...

  11. Nontraditional Nursing Jobs?

    rnmama999 replied to piggypop's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am an Aesthetic RN and loving it! My dream is to open up my own Med Spa or Plastic Surgery office

  12. Sutter Health RN pay scale

    rnmama999 replied to Cammack, RN's topic in California Nursing

    Not sure about Auburn but Sutter Bay Area hospitals pay $50 -$60 depending on experience and shift differential. Good luck with the

  13. Moving to Bay Area-concerned about jobs! Advice please.

    rnmama999 replied to bjp3RN's topic in California Nursing

    Like PP said, stay in PICU as long as possible. It is tough here in the Bay Area. Lots of nurses are getting laid off plus you have a lot of competition. Even experienced nurses are having trouble...

  14. New grad trying hard not to give up...

    rnmama999 replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just keep truckin! It could take 1 or 5 years but you will land a job

  15. I Did Not Make It In :(

    rnmama999 replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    12th grade? That is beyond basic! Lmao! High School content! What you're describing sounds very much like the selection process at the LVN school I attended. My understanding is that you did not score...

  16. I Did Not Make It In :(

    rnmama999 replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school entrance exams are usually basic English, basic math, basic chemistry/biology and etc. If you are already struggling now then you may not make it through nursing school (which requires...

  17. Nursing Students That Are Dating

    rnmama999 replied to ffrraanncciiss's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is tough for most but it can also be a breeze for some. My husband got away with skimming chapters and reading only the important boxes while I was very anal and had to read the chapter...

  18. Nursing Students That Are Dating

    rnmama999 replied to ffrraanncciiss's topic in General Students

    My husband and I started dating before nursing school, got engaged once we graduated, got married, and now have the sweetest little baby boy. We ALWAYS made time for each other and saw each other...

  19. Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

    rnmama999 replied to SunshineSmile's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    2 lawsuits? Like another PP said, nursing is 24/7, 365 days a year. Hospitals don't close on Easter, Christmas, and etc. You should have chosen a different profession. If you really want to "help"...

  20. Obamacare: are you for it, against it, or unsure?

    rnmama999 replied to Lucidity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I worked as an Lvn for awhile prior to getting my RN and I was making $28. The Bay Area is one of the highest paying nursing salaries in the nation. Minimum wage in San Jose just raised to

  21. Obamacare: are you for it, against it, or unsure?

    rnmama999 replied to Lucidity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  22. Obamacare: are you for it, against it, or unsure?

    rnmama999 replied to Lucidity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My husband and I (both RNs in California) are totally against it. RNs are going to get their wages cut, hospitals will go bankrupt and close, lay off more RNs, MDs are leaving medicine because of...

  23. Alameda County Medical Center RN Residency

    rnmama999 replied to arubi25's topic in California Nursing

    I didn't have to fill one out. Maybe it's

  24. Are student loans haunting you?

    rnmama999 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Definitely don't borrow if you don't have...I know many people swimming in debt because they went to a private institutions for their LVN and RN. I think medical school costs more lol. After passing...

  25. Alameda County Medical Center RN Residency

    rnmama999 replied to arubi25's topic in California Nursing

    Hi there! I applied on 9/10. My status is still "Thank you for applying for a position with Alameda County Medical Center. Your application has been received and it will be reviewed." I have my ADN...