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  1. Avanti Hospitals New Grad Program 2013

    Nurse_ replied to pacey03's topic in California Nursing

    Not a new grad...

  2. Help! I hate my first nursing job!

    Nurse_ replied to SusGob711's topic in General Nursing

    Experience is how you take it. If you don't want to quit the job then: List down all the things that makes you miserable in your job. Cross out the things you think you can remedy yourself with a more...

  3. Avanti Hospitals New Grad Program 2013

    Nurse_ replied to pacey03's topic in California Nursing

    You only have to submit one application. There's only one nurse recruiter for avanti

  4. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    Nurse_ replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Some floors use a standardized questionnaire. Questions are never hard, it's a gauge of how you are as a nurse and how will you interact with the

  5. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    Nurse_ replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Depending on what unit you applied for. There are multiple M/S floors and unit managers vary with how they submit new

  6. With out SSN how to renewal rn license

    Nurse_ replied to nclexpass's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can apply a work permit and be granted a conditional social security number. The application fee is

  7. What can be done????? This is serious

    Nurse_ replied to LALA_MA2bLPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Someone should call her behavior out. Without stooping to her level, tell her that her actions are unprofessional and that if she has a problem with people she works with it should be address away...

  8. Nursing school health screen/drug test

    Nurse_ replied to cmbtmdc33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have a valid prescription, take it with you when you go for your drug test because most drug tests tests for benzos and opiates. Your back injury may become a problem, however, not only for...

  9. Cleveland Clinic New Grad Rn one on one interview questions?

    Nurse_ replied to RnJessB's topic in Ohio Nursing

    A friend got hired a couple of months ago in the Cleveland Clinic. Basic questions are asked... a way to test your personality and assessment skills. After the initial interview, the nurse manager...

  10. Unethical hiring practices

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

    It may sound unfair but it's not unethical. [/TD][/TR] [/TABLE] You are an at-will employee. The company is spending money to train you and thus, they have the final say if they want to continue...

  11. Extremely BAD night...

    Nurse_ replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    I do feel bad for your colleague. However, I find it interesting that she did not clarify the order before giving it. Also, why aren't fluids, other anti-histamines or steroids ordered in conjunction...

  12. Failing the NCLEX a second time

    Nurse_ replied to mabez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do an assessment test first. When you get your result from the BON, focus on the areas you are weak on. Focus! This is not the time to lose hope. If you answered 3,000 questions before, you have to...

  13. Travel contract thoughts

    Nurse_ replied to CKS's topic in General Nursing

    It's too low for a travel assignment without any other benefits. Also, the company should be paying for your medical. If you don't feel comfortable with the assignment, don't take it. There are better...

  14. Job market- ADN students being warned?

    Nurse_ replied to hope3456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Actually, even private universities are obliged to report their students employment rate. If the Private university falls behind a certain percentage in 3 consecutive years, federal funding (Stafford...

  15. Core Measure Responsibility

    Nurse_ replied to singwithme123's topic in General Nursing

    There was one particular doctor on the floor who never, ever, signs his discharge meds and wants us to call him for it. We told our RN-C about it and told us to log all the occurrences. We did and...

  16. I want to relocate?? Do you think I will get a interview?

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

    A lot of big hospitals do hire out of state. Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, John Hopkins... do hire new grads from out of state. It's a matter of getting that initial

  17. Can I send both an e-mail and a handwritten thank you note? PLEASE RESPOND.

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

    Handwritten notes are better. It says you took the time to write, sign and mail it. Do not do both. It's one or the

  18. Is your Hospital requiring a copy of your diploma or transcripts?

    Nurse_ replied to floridaboundrn's topic in General Nursing

    I do get why the hospitals need it... California Board of Nursing Enforcement have unearthed many fake documents from nurses. Some of them from this country but majority are from foreign country. One...

  19. Help! I need a job!!!

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

    Ask your friends and classmates to refer you for a job. Ask your teachers for any referrals. Online application is only one way of getting a job. You can go to the unit manager for a unit and asked if...

  20. Is your Hospital requiring a copy of your diploma or transcripts?

    Nurse_ replied to floridaboundrn's topic in General Nursing

    Laboratory

  21. NCLEX on Friday. I have a lot of resources yet...

    Nurse_ replied to crameRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have way too much resources. Concentrate on one and get the best out of it. How many questions are you answering per day? Instead of scores, what are your weak subjects? If you are going to take...

  22. Core Measure Responsibility

    Nurse_ replied to singwithme123's topic in General Nursing

    Core Measures should be the responsibilities of the nurse. There I said it! If a client is going to be admitted for CHF, the ER nurse should check if she's going to be admitted with CHF-Core Measure...

  23. What do you really think about your Quality department?

    Nurse_ replied to QualityNurseRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think nurses in the quality department lost perspective on how easily changes happen on the floor. Can Joint commission really see the picture? Is it really for clients' safety? Maybe... even when...

  24. "Difficult" Patients

    Nurse_ replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get reports of difficult patients all the time. I listen but to be honest, I take it with a grain of salt. From my experience, Patients who seem agitated or difficult result into failure to...

  25. Safe staffing levels

    Nurse_ replied to chelleanne's topic in Psychiatric

    That's crazy... even for a crazy house! I worked in an Acute Psych facility before I became a nurse. The 35 patient unit is staffed for day shift as follows: 2 RNs 1 LVN/LPT (Med. Nurse) 8 Mental...