PinkRose34

PinkRose34 MSN, RN

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  1. Prenatal Clinic vs. Doula - Which volunteer position should I choose?

    PinkRose34 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm currently working on a med/surg unit and looking into L&D. I'm looking at places to volunteer at. I have 2 options, but I can only pick one because I work full time (12 hr, 0.9 FTE) and just...

  2. Prenatal Clinic vs. Doula - Which volunteer position should I choose?

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Awesome, thank you both for responding, I really appreciate it. I was really leaning towards the Doula program because it's closer to where I'd like to go, and I don't think the clinic will help me...

  3. Prenatal Clinic vs. Doula - Which volunteer position should I choose?

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes I’m sorry I wasn’t clear. The clinic teaches women about the risks of abortion and have them consider alternatives such as adoption. They’re

  4. From Med/Surg to Postpartum

    PinkRose34 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, I have been working at my hospital for 3 years now - 2 years with med-surg/tele, 1 year with Surgical patients. This is my only acute care experience. My goal at first was to get...

  5. From Med/Surg to Postpartum

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I really wish I could apply to other NICU positions but they ALL require NICU experience - especially Kaiser. There are no transitions programs either. So I'm really in a tight spot. One of the...

  6. From Med/Surg to Postpartum

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The manager does know me,we've met through Shared Governance and I've emailed her several times about my interest and when I sent in an application. I keeping in touch with one of the nurses who work...

  7. HELP! Studying for the CNL exam

    PinkRose34 posted a topic in General Specialties

    I'm currently studying for the CNL exam, and I could really use some advice. I graduated from my CNL program 4 years ago, so I'm a little rusty. I know I should have taken it sooner, however there...

  8. Volunteer at Hospital you work at

    PinkRose34 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm just curious what everyone's opinion is on this topic. I currently work on an adult surgical unit, but my dream job is to one day work in peds or NICU. The hospital I work at doesn't have a peds...

  9. Volunteer at Hospital you work at

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for your responses! I plan to do this later in the future, maybe in a year after I've given birth and go back to work after my maternity leave. I did join Shared Governance so that I...

  10. Feel like an incompetent nurse

    PinkRose34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 3 years now, 2 years in an acute care setting. I recently started working on another unit at the same hospital (newly opened surgical unit too). My fellow co-workers are so...

  11. Feel like an incompetent nurse

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for your kind a reassuring words! I feel more ensured knowing I'm not the only one who went through this stage. At the old unit I worked at, I was night shift, and was so...

  12. UCSF New Grad Program 10/2016

    PinkRose34 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Everyone! I recently applied to UCSF's new grad program that will start October 2016. I'm starting this thread in hopes to meet other new nurses who applied and we can stay in touch with one...

  13. New Nurse Peds Hospital

    PinkRose34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow nurses! After working at an adult sub-acute/rehab center for 10 months and working at a day care for medically fragile kids for 5 months, I finally got my dream job at a peds hospital! I'd...

  14. MSN vs BSN

    PinkRose34 replied to jchav02's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! So I did an entry-MSN program and most of my classmates and myself were able to get RN jobs, both acute and non-acute not too long after the program ended. It is true though that some...

  15. Getting the Foot in the Door

    PinkRose34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I was hoping someone could give me advice on how I can get my foot in the hospital door. So here's my story. I got my RN license last April 2016. I got a job in a Sub-Acute and Rehab...

  16. Getting the Foot in the Door

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys for your fast response and advise! I truly appreciate it! I actually have my MSN in nursing. I did a MSN-Entry program for non-nurses. My volunteer role at the hospital is being a...

  17. UCSF New Grad Program 10/2016

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey guys! Congrats to everyone who got an interview and an offer! Best of luck to those who are still waiting! :) I had an interview with PCICU the other day and they gave me a tour of their beautiful...

  18. UCSF New Grad Program 10/2016

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied for the peds units. How about

  19. UCSF New Grad Program 10/2016

    PinkRose34 replied to PinkRose34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yay! It's nice to hear from fellow RNs :) It might be towards the end of August, based on what I saw from last year's

  20. UWORLD 46%

    PinkRose34 replied to cardiacgirl123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Honestly, it depends on the UWorld practice test. Each "test" will show you an average score of other people who took the same test (with the same set of questions) as you. Don't worry too much about...

  21. Lucille Packard New Grad Program

    PinkRose34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Greetings everyone! I got an interview for the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital Residency program. It's going to be panel interview with Behavioral questions. I haven't experienced a panel...

  22. University of San Francisco MSN-CNL for non-nurses

    PinkRose34 replied to sbstaples12's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi ba15mommy! I personally don't know anyone who graduated from nursing, but from what I've observed in some nursing Facebook pages, some people are having difficulty finding a job after graduation....

  23. University of San Francisco MSN-CNL for non-nurses

    PinkRose34 replied to sbstaples12's topic in Post Graduate Students

    @ rgshepherd, I'm so sorry to hear about the cohort for SoCal. Just keep your head up; if you really want to be a nurse, the time will come for you :) As for your question, it might take a little...

  24. University of San Francisco MSN-CNL for non-nurses

    PinkRose34 replied to sbstaples12's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Ip228! 1. The teachers I've had so far are qualified; they've working in the field of nursing, some even have a DNP and/or CNL certification. Not only are they knowledgeable in their field, but...

  25. University of San Francisco MSN-CNL for non-nurses

    PinkRose34 replied to sbstaples12's topic in Post Graduate Students

    @coycoy 22, the second semester is pretty great in my opinion. As for your question, yes the load can get pretty heavy (especially during the summer semester), but working while in the program is...