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Nurse_

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  1. Continuing Education?

    Nurse_ replied to John24's topic in General Nursing

    The place you are working for will provide those CE hours. The inservices conducted by your nurse educator will provide an hour or so every month of this training. Ask her/him for the copy and for...

  2. Experimenting with a different nursing field

    Nurse_ replied to froggy8's topic in General Nursing

    For psych, you will need some sort of management of assaultive behavior (PRO-ACT or MAB) training. Psych nursing is very different than critical care. Rarely do they have IV drugs, most of the time...

  3. West Coast University

    Nurse_ replied to 1sildiaz's topic in California Nursing

    I highly doubt this happening, unless you have had a substantial income and nursing will be your second degree or you plan on paying as you go and will not require a private loan. But with the current...

  4. Experienced ICU RN having difficulty finding job

    Nurse_ replied to CircleOfRN's topic in Critical Care

    It could be that you are over qualified for the position of staff ICU RN. Maybe look for travel or per diem opportunities at the hospital you're trying to get

  5. Out of practice new rn starting first job - advice?

    Nurse_ replied to Oswin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's not so bad. I know nursing homes gets a lot of bad reputation but it's a good starting point until you find something better. You'll learn how to juggle 30+ patients, which is totally good for...

  6. How do you incorporate your nursing bag into your day?

    Nurse_ replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I keep my nursing bag in one of the empty drawers in the nurse's

  7. New grad in SICU

    Nurse_ replied to NurseYe's topic in MICU, SICU

    Depending on what type of SICU it would be. Is it a busy unit? Trauma? What type of surgeries does the hospital do? Best thing is to know basics and baselines. Normal values, basic neurological...

  8. Should I take compliment letters to a new job interview??

    Nurse_ replied to EMTRN2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    I haven't been in any situation where a candidate actually had the chance to show it. Is it good to have them? Of course, in case they asked. Should you offer it? Maybe, if there's more time. Does it...

  9. ICU nurses: Do you check cornea reflex and gag reflex q4h ?

    Nurse_ replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Critical Care

    Anytime there's a neurological impairment, we usually check every

  10. ACS vs CAD?

    Nurse_ replied to Twisted Nurse's topic in Cardiac

    ACS and CAD are used interchangeably. CAD is asymptomatic, usually treated with statin meds while ACS presents with unstable/stable angina and can usually precedes

  11. How can I be persistent but not annoying?

    Nurse_ replied to Clementine1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The problem is that it is up to the person you are pursuing whether to brand you as persistent or annoying. Remember, these nurse recruiters are called upon, emailed and bugged by every persistent...

  12. A Nursing Perspective of "Being Eaten":The "Eater" Nurse to the "Eaten" Nurse

    Nurse_ replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    For some, nursing is a right For the experienced, the license you hold do not mean you can go on solo flight As an advocate, I have you on my sight If you are not safe, I may say something you may...

  13. Where are new grads being hired right now?

    Nurse_ replied to vwgirl22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Southern California is a great place for New Grads right now. Versant programs are abundant as well. A couple of tips for new grads... - Make sure to take notes of the New Grad programs in the...

  14. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    Nurse_ replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Don't get discourage if you are hired as an "F" item. Depending on your performance, your unit managers can make you a permanent hire as soon as six

  15. Keck Hospital of USC (Versant Residency Program) August 2013

    Nurse_ replied to lint8929's topic in California Nursing

    The test is an open-book test and no study guide will be provided. The test will be arrange by the HR and will be scheduled with the pre-employment health

  16. USC Versant New Grad Residency 2013

    Nurse_ replied to OandU_RN's topic in California Nursing

    As of this time: All positions have been filled. 25 in-patient RN positions 4 Peri-OP RN positions If you interviewed, check your email. You'll either receive a welcome email or declination

  17. USC Versant New Grad Residency 2013

    Nurse_ replied to OandU_RN's topic in California Nursing

    As of 6pm, USC New grad have contacted 18 out of the 20 they'll hire for the new grad program. Declination emails have also been

  18. Pay Differences Across California

    Nurse_ replied to linRdsNay's topic in California Nursing

    NEW GRADS: SoCAL Tenet Hospitals: $23 - 30/hr UC System: $28 - 34 (Superusers: $20-22) Children's Hospital: $26 - 29 Prime Health Hospitals: $26 - 30 USC System: $33 - 42 Hoag Hospital: $29 - 34...

  19. Keck USC medical center RN new Grad residency 2013

    Nurse_ replied to nanaz25's topic in California Nursing

    Just 1 interview. Most hired position will be announced this week. The Versant manager for USC is currently on vacation until Tuesday and announcement will resume

  20. Nurses and their....HAIR!!!!

    Nurse_ replied to futurenurseOB's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have my hair in a bun or ponytail most of the time. I rarely untie my hair while at work. Any ways to minimize the transmission of infection both to my other patients or to myself and family... It's...

  21. USC Versant New Grad Residency 2013

    Nurse_ replied to OandU_RN's topic in California Nursing

    OR positions are announced today and was offered to 4 people. They start on Aug. 12. The other 16 slots will be announced next

  22. Keck Hospital of USC (Versant Residency Program) August 2013

    Nurse_ replied to lint8929's topic in California Nursing

    There were 1,500 applicants for OR and 3,000+ for the inpatient floors. Interview started June 3rd. Almost all interviews for OR are done. Out of 1,500 applicants, 10 people are called in for an...

  23. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    Nurse_ replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    No. I already have a job with the

  24. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    Nurse_ replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    LAC+USC do not have a new grad program. Olive View (another county hospital)

  25. Avanti Hospitals New Grad Program 2013

    Nurse_ replied to pacey03's topic in California Nursing

    Go to one of the Avanti Hospitals. Make sure you already have all the documents they require (copy of transcript, california license and CPR, (2) recommendations from clinical instructors and personal...