BonnieSc

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  1. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    BonnieSc replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    No, of course I don't think LTC and psych are "lesser" forms of nursing; I just know (I think everyone does) that these are not top choices for many new grads. Frequently when new grads post about...

  2. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    BonnieSc replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    What makes you say this? It's a story I've heard several times. These are people who will take any job, any shift, within a reasonable location. Including psych and nursing home jobs. The only...

  3. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

    BonnieSc replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    You could try the Fremont/Rideout group in Yuba City/Marysville, and maybe Stockton. They are the last ones I've heard about who were hiring new grads. At this point, according to various...

  4. How many healthcare providers?

    BonnieSc replied to tambora's topic in Camp

    I analyzed my records one summer and came up with similar numbers--1/3 of campers coming to the health center. Some units (known as cabin groups at some camps) had much higher percentages than...

  5. Summer between 1st & 2nd year Nursing school

    BonnieSc replied to CrazyNurseGrrl's topic in Camp

    Yes, there are many camps that would be interesting in hiring you. Camp nurses are hard to find. The typical day varies a lot from camp to camp, but I can tell you that it's really unlikely you'd be...

  6. How many healthcare providers?

    BonnieSc replied to tambora's topic in Camp

    It does sound to me like you need a third RN, but any regulations would be based on your state. I don't think ACA has a standard for how many nurses are needed per camper/staff member. Are the nurses...

  7. Bay Area New Grad

    BonnieSc replied to PACIFICWHALES's topic in California Nursing

    Huh, I thought Arizona was one of the states with lots of new grad openings. Here in CA, we still get ads from Arizona recruiters that offer new grads relocation assistance if they come to their...

  8. WHY do we need more nurses

    BonnieSc replied to getinfall's topic in General Nursing

    Now think about the children who weren't allowed to visit their parents in the hospital... for months, sometimes. Think about the people who spent long hours alone between visiting hours. Our...

  9. Any Bay Area new grads tried Corrections/Psych Nursing?

    BonnieSc replied to Kingfish72's topic in California Nursing

    No, I didn't have any luck with corrections or psych nursing, but I've heard rumors that others

  10. New Grad or Old Grad?? HELLP!

    BonnieSc replied to Nurse This!'s topic in California Nursing

    I would take the corrections job if there are no red flags about it. To be honest, it is quite likely that this is the only job offer you're going to get. The people who just graduated have the edge...

  11. Should new grads apply to 'any' RN openings they can, even those requring experience?

    BonnieSc replied to marciella's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say if you are applying so widely without having much luck, it's unlikely you'd be hired as a new grad for positions that specify experience is required--sounds like your area isn't desperate...

  12. Location of TEAS

    BonnieSc replied to Cuddle Cheek's topic in California Nursing

    It's a bit of a drive, but not unreasonable--check out Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo; at least I know they were doing it a couple of years

  13. University's in California with a BSN major

    BonnieSc replied to ProLogic's topic in Nursing Career

    Okay, just to clarify: basically, your options in California are both college degrees, either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. You take the exam to become an RN at the end of either of...

  14. volunteering in hopital

    BonnieSc replied to metalgirl70's topic in Nursing Career

    I think at all the area hospitals they do have volunteers who work with patients--the website for Mercy General, for instance, shows opportunities in medical-surgical, nursery, etc. The ER at UC...

  15. Professional organization that's less political??

    BonnieSc replied to dianabay's topic in California Nursing

    CNA is a union--you're looking for ANA/C. Hope that's

  16. Changes this year

    BonnieSc replied to Miriam57RN's topic in Camp

    What is the reason for the change in PM med administration? I think that's a huge mistake. The only time our counselors administer meds is when they're out on trips, and even when I have carefully...

  17. Love Camp, Don't Love my Counterpart

    BonnieSc replied to cnolan's topic in Camp

    Yes, I think you should leave, based on what you describe. This camp is not following state law, if it doesn't have a locked cabinet or box or pantry for medications. I am less concerned about the...

  18. Love Camp, Don't Love my Counterpart

    BonnieSc replied to cnolan's topic in Camp

    What have you talked about with the administration? Many camp directors know very little about nursing and won't know what to expect. Put it in firm, but not overbearing: the nursing care is unsafe,...

  19. New ADN grad needs advice

    BonnieSc replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest working as an RN where you can find a job now. You don't really know whether more new grad hospital jobs will be available in January, or if you'll get one if they are available. I...

  20. Question about charting

    BonnieSc replied to androrn's topic in Camp

    Yes, you can just write the basics in the log book, but be careful that it doesn't look like you're "omitting" information from the "official" logbook--all the important details must be there. I...

  21. Communication class needed for license?

    BonnieSc replied to Caratzas66's topic in California Nursing

    I can't remember how it worked, but when I applied to get my second bachelor's, I had to show proof of a communications class or "equivalent" coursework... I also had a liberal arts degree from a...

  22. Worried I won't get a job after graduation

    BonnieSc replied to the sparrow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tell that to new grads who have been looking for jobs for months. We need to get rid of this myth. I know it is true in some areas--evidently in your area--but in general student nurses shouldn't be...

  23. Worried I won't get a job after graduation

    BonnieSc replied to the sparrow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on where you're from. In many areas, it's true that only the students who have been doing externships or are otherwise employed at the hospitals are getting jobs after graduation. If you...

  24. Is the nursing shortage over in the Bay Area?

    BonnieSc replied to PedsRN1975's topic in California Nursing

    It isn't just being "willing" or not wanting to take on the challenge of moving... many new nurses (and not so new) are not ABLE to move to another part of the state. I'm glad to hear that the...

  25. New Grad needs experience

    BonnieSc replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    If only it worked that way