BonnieSc

BonnieSc

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  1. How do you feel about New Grad RNs in LTC?

    BonnieSc replied to BonnieSc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As I said in my first post, really, I do understand about all the skills required in LTC and how much there is to learn! I don't "look down" on LTC at all. (It's just that I'm not interested in...

  2. So I'm having a hard time finding a job

    BonnieSc replied to Maudy's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not true in all areas of the country. I'm hearing from more and more new graduates, it seems, who (like me) passed the NCLEX long ago and can't find jobs--and due to family situations,...

  3. Should I do LTC as a new grad?

    BonnieSc posted a topic in General Nursing

    (I'm not posting this in the LTC forum because I need responses from non-LTC nurses, too.) I've been having trouble finding a job as a new grad. I've applied with the county as well as at hospitals,...

  4. Should I do LTC as a new grad?

    BonnieSc replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    I've applied for everything I have found/thought of, to be honest, except LTC. I've done a bit of emailing to nurse managers and HR, bu the consensus around here really seems to be that they prefer to...

  5. Epi pens

    BonnieSc replied to kcangel's topic in Camp

    Yes, you have to have a prescription, at least in my state (CA). Our resource physician writes the prescription (as well as those for an extra albuterol and something for ear pain). Since you don't...

  6. Kaiser is the best to work at?

    BonnieSc replied to Future-nurse's topic in California Nursing

    Kaiser has the reputation of being the highest-paying hospital in the Sacramento area--and according to their projected raises, will definitely be in a few years, when the Sacramento salaries will...

  7. Camp Meds

    BonnieSc replied to androrn's topic in Camp

    I haven't used it myself, as my kids stay only a week or so at a time, but this is becoming very common among the kids-stay-all-summer camps, and I haven't heard any negative feedback (though I've...

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

    BonnieSc replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    Well, I got good grades and even some awards and honors--as far as I can tell, they haven't helped me. What would have helped more was working as an intern or extern during school. There just aren't...

  9. New Grad in California -- Desperate help needed!!

    BonnieSc replied to TouchOfPink's topic in California Nursing

    There's a new grad program starting in January at Mercy San Juan in Carmichael (Sacramento area). Good luck and best

  10. Recently graduated, failed test, can't find a job

    BonnieSc replied to marciella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly, this was good advice. It's too bad you didn't pass anyway, but working as a GN wouldn't have improved your chances of

  11. Recently graduated, failed test, can't find a job

    BonnieSc replied to marciella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, working as a CNA might give you an "in" with getting an RN job--if they're pleased with your work, they will want to keep you on as an RN if they can. Good

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

    BonnieSc replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    So yes, not very many jobs available for new grads--considering that about there are at least 90 new graduates this December. Most of the new grad jobs seem to be earmarked for people who worked as...

  13. Camp nurses, help me out!

    BonnieSc replied to amberdawns1's topic in Camp

    They will be happy to have you. Camps are starting to post jobs for nurses now; camps like to do the bulk of their hiring ~February but many are hiring up through the beginning of June. A couple of...

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

    BonnieSc replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    Yep! The job market is terrible right

  15. Non-degree RN license issues...

    BonnieSc replied to lolale's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, it will be. It's great that Haunted is going to be able to get that ADN, but that doesn't mean s/he will necessarily get licensed in Tennessee--and even if s/he does, Tennessee will be the...

  16. Non-degree RN license issues...

    BonnieSc replied to lolale's topic in California Nursing

    I went through this a few months ago and ultimately decided to wait until after I graduated to take the NCLEX. Almost everyone in my class ended up waiting, even though originally a lot of us talked...

  17. Interviewing for NICU

    BonnieSc posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have an interview next week for a NICU position. I'll definitely be reading over lots of the posts in this forum over the weekend, but in the meantime, can anyone give me an idea of what to expect...

  18. No Shortage of Nursing in Bay,S.F, and Sacramento Area!

    BonnieSc replied to John123's topic in California Nursing

    I've seen very few job postings since graduation several months ago, but all or almost all of my classmates have found jobs--the secret is working as an intern or extern during school, so you have the...

  19. Extremely stressful?

    BonnieSc posted a topic in PACU

    I just had an interview for a new grad job at a large PACU. Lots of things about the position are exciting (not that it's been offered to me yet), but the NM mentioned that breaks and lunches can be...

  20. Building a new Infirmary

    BonnieSc replied to staidansrn's topic in Camp

    How sad! My suggestions (pretty basic)--space for isolation--perhaps a separate room for counselors--a waiting area for times like busy med hours and first day check-in, where groups can sit and...

  21. pre-nurse student - looking for sound advice

    BonnieSc replied to dukeee's topic in California Nursing

    In my opinion, these schools charge too much compared to the salary you are likely to draw as an LVN, especially when a. there are other schooling options available and b. in all honesty, you aren't...

  22. Moving to San Francisco

    BonnieSc replied to TopazLPN's topic in California Nursing

    If you're planning to move to San Francisco right away, you might as well apply for your initial licensure in

  23. New Grads in the PACU

    BonnieSc replied to Anjann's topic in PACU

    Hi, I'm a new grad with an interview for PACU coming up... this thread has definitely given me food for thought. I did my senior internship in the ER of a big trauma center, but I don't know whether...

  24. camp is over- how was it? Any issues ?

    BonnieSc replied to campnurse's topic in Camp

    Usually camps "invite" returning staff back (that is, to reapply for their jobs) if they want to have them back; with your director resigning and a new one taking over, this process could be...

  25. camp is over- how was it? Any issues ?

    BonnieSc replied to campnurse's topic in Camp

    Quite a summer! It sounds like you handled the issues that came to you well. The problems with kids not wearing closed-toed shoes and not being encouraged to drink enough water are huge. SO many...