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    Fingerprints for California Nurses

    JMart83 replied to oldendays33's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I've had two jobs offers in the last month from two different health care systems and neither required fingerprinting just standard background checks. Sorry if this is nosey but were marijuana...
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    Supplies a new grad ER Nurse should carry

    JMart83 replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    I also made myself a small, laminated, easy to read reference "book" of the hospital's standardized procedures for ED clinical conditions that I can check (and double and triple check) in case things...
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    Supplies a new grad ER Nurse should carry

    JMart83 replied to Belle2013's topic in Emergency

    This is a good list! I have a couple RN badge cards so I can quickly reference conversions, lab values, peds VS for various ages, etc. that have been very helpful to me as a new grad in the ED....
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    What are your textbooks like??

    JMart83 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We use a mix of books specifically for NPs and medical textbooks. They're definitely more in depth than any sort of text I used at the same university in
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    Will I use my knowledge from prereqs in nursing?

    JMart83 replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I may not use the information I learned in my pre-reqs on a daily basis, but they were invaluable in that they taught me how to learn, think critically, and develop my study skills. As someone who...
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    Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    JMart83 replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    BSN, 30,
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    Calling all new ER grads starting Feb 2013

    JMart83 replied to sharon2012rn's topic in Emergency

    Hello everyone! Great thread thank you for all the resources. I am a new grad starting in the ED next week. I look forward to learning from everyone else experiences and I take comfort in knowing that...
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    I'm Losing hope in finding a Job

    JMart83 replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If worse comes to worse can you go back to school and extend your visa that
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    New RN

    JMart83 replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So sorry to hear this. Did they tell you why? Poor
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    APU ELM for Fall 2013

    JMart83 replied to mmcnabb3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Several of us have applied at our preceptorship hospitals and floors but only one of us has been lucky enough to get hired. Some floors just aren't hiring and others are hard to get into if they have...
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    Best Smart Phones/Apps?

    JMart83 replied to CreoleMystic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been using the Micromedex Drug Information app since my undergrad days and I find it user friendly and informative. I want to say they have a drug interactions app as well, but I have yet to try...
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    What tablet should i buy?

    JMart83 replied to lemur87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got a IPad mini 32 gb wi-fi only. The regular iPad was too bulky, I figured the mini would fit better in my lab coat. I don't use it for e-books because I like to highlight and write in the book as...
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    APU ELM for Fall 2013

    JMart83 replied to mmcnabb3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks susunhmt! It depends on the facility. Some places want only CNAs with certs, others will consider a nursing student who has passed their first semester equivalent to a CNA, some places have...
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    Your Starting Salary?

    JMart83 replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    May 2013 Southern Ca BSN prepared both New Grad positions OC Hospital Base: $30.50 for first 8 hrs; $45.00 last 4 hrs Night: +$3.50 BSN: +.50 cents LA Hospital Base: $32. 80 Night: +$7.00 Both offer...
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    Any good books to read while unemployed......

    JMart83 replied to Encast's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like the Incredibly Easy! Series. They aren't as dry as my old nursing texts and they make for more enjoyable "leisure" reading. I know these books aren't specifically about transition, but I found...
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    Trick: Searching for job postings

    JMart83 replied to avaloncar's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Great thread! I hope everyone sees
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    I got my first RN job but i need advice.

    JMart83 replied to bingu64's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Money is money! Take it but keep on applying to other positions. Best of luck to
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    CNA, EMT or EKG Certification? Advise to improve chances for job

    JMart83 replied to claudianyc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was able to get an ED new grad RN position with only volunteer experience in the ED. Granted I was a volunteer in the ED for over 3.5 years but I know this gave me an edge over others whose only ED...
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    A new grad numbers game... just curious!

    JMart83 replied to calivianya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1. How many places have you applied so far? 15+ hospitals, clinics, offices, etc. for 30+ positions 2. How many new grad postings vs. regular postings? Mostly all new grad openings, maybe 3 or 4...
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    Volunteering.

    JMart83 replied to babelinglove33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even if volunteer work is not an entrance requirement at your school do it anyway. I am a firm believer that my volunteer experience helped me get my job as an RN once I was finished with school in...
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    Repeat Anatomy

    JMart83 replied to GivingLove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check if your school has a sister school you can take them at. I had to repeat a couple classes because my pre-reqs expired. Going to a brand new school to take them wasn't an option because as a new...
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    APU ELM for Fall 2013

    JMart83 replied to mmcnabb3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sorry I don't follow this thread on the regular I hope I can still be of help. Off the top of my head: No need to buy all the books. I started out buying the bundle (didn't use most of the books) and...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    JMart83 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Love this thread! I have a few stories, none nursing related so far, but I can't resist sharing. I'll post them intermittently. This one isn't mine, but its my favorite. My best friend's family is...
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    Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital March 2013 New Grad

    JMart83 replied to newgradtitan's topic in California Nursing

    I received a call yesterday with an offer for a position early evening. I was told at the interview last week they would be making a decision at the end of this week, so perhaps some calls are going...
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    White Memorial- RN New Grad 2013

    JMart83 replied to Janetterd's topic in California Nursing

    I did my preceptorship at White and on my floor there was a mix of BSN and ADN new grads mostly from APU or Rio Hondo. Everyone was super supportive of the new grads and even me (even though I was...