EnigmaticParadigm

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1. "1 Year" Anniversary in Two Days: My Experiences

   EnigmaticParadigm posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   This is pretty much how my first year in nursing went. Hopefully it will help those that are dreading the first 365 day journey: Graduated on 12/16/06 in California. Was hired to ICU two days later....

2. I guess its official....

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   That is a damn good HESI score. I got straight A's in nursing school and I think I only got a 920 (I'm shaking my fist at Pediatrics right now over the Internet). With that HESI score you should...

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

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

   I worked under my IP License in ICU for almost two months before taking the NCLEX in California. Guess it depends on the

4. Best Corrections Trauma Story and/or "Man Down" Story

   EnigmaticParadigm posted a topic in Correctional

   Never any new threads in this section . Anyways, what is your favorite trauma and/or "man down" story? Mine would be either the 72 year old man with an AICD that was reapeatedly firing (throwing him...

5. This year's New Grads.. How much did you start with?

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

   Went from $24.75/ hour when I started in January. I'm up to ~$46.00/ hour now (after a small raise; different nursing field). This is living in Kern County,

6. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

   People say I'm full of

7. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

   There are SO many kinds of nursing, saying that "nursing" in general is a poor field to get into is not being intellectually honest. Want to be an occupational nurse for Budweiser? Sure. Want to be...

8. Starting RN Wages?

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in the same boat as Sheri. I got hired on at CDCR as well, and I won't lie: it was for the money. The fact that I love my job turned out to be a definate plus. There are several nurses who work...

9. Relationship between Officers and Medical

   EnigmaticParadigm replied to shell911rn's topic in Correctional

   Our PLATA officers rule. Very, very helpful. Everything is a team effort; you help them, they help

10. Prison Nursing....Is it safe?

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to kanidoit2's topic in Correctional

    I feel very safe at my prison, but I do a lot of common sense things to increase that feeling: Never turn your back on an inmate; dont let them walk behind you on the way to the blood pressure...

11. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a Correctional RN at one of the State of California's prisons. I run one of the "yard" clinics (one of five) during the day shift (0600 to 1400). There are approximately 200 inmates per...

12. My California CDC experiences thus far.

    EnigmaticParadigm posted a topic in Correctional

    Hello all, Well, where to start? I am a recent "new grad" who got my foundation in the ICU. I learned all the basics, mastered content, delved into the science, and came out alive. However, I...

13. Dating for Men in Nursing/Nursing School

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to Raymond CA's topic in Male Nursing Students

    "Never dip your pen in the company

14. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you paint all groups with that broad brush of generalizations? I would say more, but I can see you must be having a hard time with unknown issues, so I will refrain. Breathe deep, follow...

15. Anyone in Visalia?

    EnigmaticParadigm replied to nursekatie22's topic in California Nursing

    Bakersfield