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  1. Woman blames assisted-care facility when her mother dies of a stroke

    Nurse_ replied to visionary123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's a grieving family... they lost their loved-one all of a sudden and wanted to put a blame on someone to ease the pain or guilt they feel. However, I do believe there's something we can advocate...

  2. Stop complaining about your job - It could be worse.

    Nurse_ replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    In this economy, beggars can't be choosers. There are days when I want to pull my hair out, walk out of the unit and quit nursing for good. But as dramatic as that may be, the hospital will continue...

  3. New Nurse - Job Offer Pickle

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

    If you do not need immediate employment, then wait for the position you really want. If you don't intend to stay in the job for too long, then don't take it. Facilities these days stay clear of new...

  4. Is it better to get a C in Nursing Pre-Req, or fail the class and retake?

    Nurse_ replied to orchids1129's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Better get a C than fail or retake. In the end, what they look at is your GPA. If you've taken and fail a class, that'll affect your GPA making it lower. Take the C and work hard on getting better...

  5. RN to BSN with a low GPA?

    Nurse_ replied to jenniferleighh's topic in General Students

    Cal. State Dominguez Hills accepts students with GPA of at least 2.0. It's just a matter of finding the school. There are a lot of programs who accepts low

  6. Pharmacology - how hard is it?

    Nurse_ replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you have a good grasp of Anatomy, Physiology & chemistry, you'll do fine. It's not really hard. Pharmacology is more about understanding how the medications affect the body in good and bad...

  7. *Desperately need some advice - I hate my new job*

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

    I have problems with dream jobs, like crushes, once you get to know them... they always seem better in your head. Best thing is to suck it up, wait six months and transfer. That's all you can really...

  8. Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    Nurse_ replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You cannot go through a bachelor's program without writing papers. That's just the fact. While associates is concentrated on technical/clinical skills, bachelor's degree is geared in theoretic and...

  9. Could someone of average IQ become an ADN nurse?

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

    IQ is definitely needed to succeed in any field. Was the IQ test standardized? Is English your second language? Those factors affect an IQ test. Don't just take an IQ test online and think of it as a...

  10. Best states for new grads?ca, or, wa, nm, az..?

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

    California, to be honest, is not that bad. Most new grads do find work (eventually) after half a year or so. There's no such thing as best state for new grads. It all depends on the hospital. Hiring...

  11. Two VERY low ball job offers in the last month...(management and leadership!)

    Nurse_ replied to SweettartRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I'm in California. I have to say that there's merit to what the OP says about new grad pay, though I don't believe that it is under the New Grad's control to negotiate. It's Economy 101: high...

  12. In final year of nursing school and im unsure what area to specialty for

    Nurse_ replied to sopger22's topic in General Students

    At this economy, you really don't have much choice of specialty. Also, you might want to start with the basics. Med-surg is probably the least desirable for new grads but it's where you'll learn time...

  13. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

    Nurse_ replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    http://events.uclahealthcareers.org/index.php?Example_Session=92b70eb1e1db433b6e6a2c8c17dacc90

  14. This question has been bugging my class...

    Nurse_ replied to mr cooper's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The answer is B PTCA is done by inserting a needle through the groin area. When PTCA (or like procedures), always check for circulation, motion and sensation. This way you are ensuring that the...

  15. Tell me more about your PCT's....

    Nurse_ replied to blackvans1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with some amazing PCTs. I'm a bit neurotic and they know it... before we start our day, I always tell them what I need from the patient and call me if they need help. If I see them in my...

  16. Got fired for the first time.

    Nurse_ replied to ambereyes1987's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess what we want to know is what were the medication errors? What unit are you working at? What other reasons did they give you? How many months of training did you

  17. Got fired for the first time.

    Nurse_ replied to ambereyes1987's topic in Nursing Career

    Four med errors in a month? That's quite a bit. No matter what the medication is... a med error is a med error. A person can have complications from too much Calcium, Tylenol or Iron. It is big. The...

  18. Orange County Hospitals - looking to make a change

    Nurse_ replied to PackersFan's topic in California Nursing

    Hoag is very particular with the nurses they hire. Over the past year, they've hired new grads who have had an orientation with them or is already an employee. Most hospitals want someone with recent...

  19. I want to start a support thread for us unemployed New Grads in California

    Nurse_ replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in California Nursing

    RNs who have recently received eligibility for the LOS ANGELES COUNTY. OVMC (Valley) is accepting New Grad applications 'til March 29, 2013....

  20. Rady Children's New Grad Nursing Program 2013

    Nurse_ replied to snfairfax's topic in California Nursing

    It's already

  21. What makes a "good patient"?

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

    A good patient, at least for me, is someone who takes control of his/her medical illness. They are involved with every process and eager to learn about their condition. Those patients are the ones who...

  22. CRNA Science Prerequisites

    Nurse_ replied to commonsense's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Depends on the school you are going into. CAL. STATE FULLERTON - BSN USC - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology Best bet is to contact the school you want to get into so that you are...

  23. First Day Being a Nurse: Feeling Overwhelmed

    Nurse_ replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    There are days when I feel like it's my first day of

  24. Moving to CA/new grad

    Nurse_ replied to asats's topic in California Nursing

    It's a very competitive environment for New Grads here in CA. My suggestion is to find a new grad program in NY and get your experience before moving here. The transition is better/easier that way....

  25. Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    Nurse_ replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

    Divorce rates is roughly 29% of 3.1 million Registered Nurses and more because the researchers added other healthcare personnel. That's actually not bad. It's just simple statistics. There are roughly...