Rockhopper

Although you worked hard to get your BS, it is not completely relevant to your work as a nurse. I have a BS in science and went back to school to get my MSN. I work as a staff nurse in a hospital and usually just sign [First initial] [Last Name], RN....

I'm sorry to hear about this. Anti-gay discrimination really gets under my skin. It's not right. The guy was assaulted & I'm glad that someone called the cops on the attacker. If you don't speak up, would you regret it? However, if you do speak ...

CEs aren't required for new licenses for the 1st renewal. http://www.rn.ca.gov/licensees/lic-renewal.shtml (copied & pasted from above website) Continuing Education All RNs in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are re...

I can clean up pts with c-diff, constant diarrhea, etc. I can do enemas, deal with impactions, etc. I have no prob with blood, stage 4 pressure ulcers, wounds, drains, etc. I can talk about it all when I'm eating too. I can't clean the cat's litterb...

Pat, LOL, I like kidding suggestion #1. Thanks for the laugh!

Aside from the VA, the only other hospital system hiring CNLs in Cal are Providence hospitals. http://www.providence.org/home/default.htm. I don't know anything about them though. The role of the CNL has been implemented in Florida & some other E...

12 hr shifts should have a minimum of two 15s (although our CNA contract says we are allowed three 15s) and one 30. Most ppl "voluntarily" take only a 15 & a 30. I try to take the 2nd 15 but it's not always feasible since the lunch/break RN can't...

I had something like this on my resume which showed I was not a nurse already. Hope this helps. Objective: To obtain a position in a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse New Graduate Training Program Education/Certificates: School Name, Program Name, M...

In Northern California, there's no pay difference between ADN & BSN at most hospitals, unless the hospital wants to attain Magnet status (then, they'll want to hire BSNs). However, if you're interested in management, a BSN will give you the advan...

That really sucks about College of Morris...however, I don't think you should give up on the College of New Rochelle. Out here in San Francisco, the community colleges are harder to get into than some of the BSN/MSN programs - only because the commun...

Depends upon your level of experience....Can't speak for Stanford but Kaiser's base pay in the Bay Area for RN I ( The most family friendly place in SF is Noe Valley - lots of strollers & dogs on 24th street. It's usually too cold for the strolle...

Yes, you can apply to hospitals as an RN I being a new grad. The main difference between being a new grad and an RN I is that new grads theoretically get a structured program introducing them to the hospital, such as hours with their other new grads ...

I waited 2 weeks and I passed. I had to keep calling the BRN about missing paperwork though. If it makes you feel any better...when I drove up to Sac to drop off an updated transcript (my school had sent it without posting my degree on it), there a ...

I had some great professors who really care about their students and about developing competent nurses. It is evident that they love teaching and it is a rewarding experience for them. It was very easy to develop trust with them and to learn from the...

What one of my professor's did was really convenient...she emailed me the letter of rec and put her electronic signature on it (the e-signature was simply her name in a cursive font)...that way I could modify the addressee with each job that I applie...

Noe Valley is nice - usually sunny; close to BART, the J (muni), 280 & 101 freeways; and safe. It is more of a young family neighborhood but it's within walking distance to the Mission (bars, restaurants, hipsters, cafes, etc)

I also had looked into the MSN vs 2nd BS route...I agree with the other poster - you don't get a lot of fin aid for a 2nd BS. For the MSN, I didn't get any fee waivers but...I did get grants (one that I applied to and two that were given to me by th...

What are your thoughts and opinions on a 5 week training program for a busy med/surg unit? It would be 5 days in the classroom and 20 days (8 hr shifts) working with a preceptor. Do you feel that it's an adequate length of time for a new grad to beco...

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Glad to help. My classmates and I were not informed too. I graduated 1/14 and received my ATT this AM. The BRN was waiting for the Dean to send out the letter verifying graduation. She did not send it out until 1/22. I have bad experiences with admi...

Your program director most likely helped you with the application process for getting the license itself. You still need to register for the exam (http://www.vue.com/nclex/). When you registered for the exam, make sure to provide an email address so...

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