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babeinboots MSN, NP, CNM

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  1. Help for new grad and possible future CRNA: UCLA MICU or USC CTICU?

    babeinboots replied to nurse9393's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you referring to USC Keck or USC LAC? I have not heard many negative comments regarding Keck and as far as I know their turn over is not high, USC LAC is a different story. I'm assuming the OP has...

  2. Help for new grad and possible future CRNA: UCLA MICU or USC CTICU?

    babeinboots replied to nurse9393's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats on the job offers! You should call HR asap and get as much info as you can regarding the two residences. If you haven't had one already, see if you can get a tour of the units. Work place...

  3. Help for new grad and possible future CRNA: UCLA MICU or USC CTICU?

    babeinboots replied to nurse9393's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry but I'm a little confused. Do you have job offers for both hospitals or have you asking which to apply to? If you're only submitting applications, definitely apply to both, see what offers you...

  4. Torrance Memorial New Grad RN Residency 2018

    babeinboots replied to gyp13sy's topic in Nurse Residency Programs

    They actually just updated the page yesterday. The open house for the New Grad Program will be on Friday January 19, 2018, from

  5. Should I move to a new job?

    babeinboots replied to Brittanytaylor04's topic in Nursing Career

    I actually did the opposite! I went from dialysis to L&D, lol. L&D isn't for everyone, it's pretty intense and can definitely cause stress and anxiety. I'm still learning to deal with that but...

  6. Maternity leave - help!

    babeinboots replied to Shinz_x's topic in Nursing Career

    I was actually in a similar situation. I got pregnant right after nursing school (like literally 2 weeks after finishing) and by the time I started working as an RN I was already 5 months pregnant....

  7. LA county hospitals

    babeinboots replied to NapsAndNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It can definitely be frustrating waiting on them. The only reason I say to call every other week or so is because I didn't and my paperwork was complete and just sitting on the desk of the person who...

  8. NEPA Most Lucrative Positions

    babeinboots replied to squibs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're not sure what type of nursing you want to go into yet then I would suggest starting out on a med surg floor to get a good foundation. Like the previous poster said, pay should not be your...

  9. LA county hospitals

    babeinboots replied to NapsAndNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    County is notorious for taking a long time.l with the hiring process. Have patience and stay on top of them. I would suggest calling to check the status every other week or so. Good

  10. 2nd Jobs for a New Grad

    babeinboots replied to sogbo223's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the previous poster. I'm currently in an L&D residency and it's definitely keeping me busy. Besides the normal 36 hour work week, we have "homework assignments" each week (tests,...

  11. bad interview

    babeinboots replied to c6ndy012's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry but I have to agree with the other posters. Your response to the OP is typical of that when a person finds the courage to come forward and report abuse. It's seems like the norm in our...

  12. Is it acceptable to cancel a job shadow opportunity?

    babeinboots replied to BamaOSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unless you have a job offer for the position you want, I would continue to go on the shadow days. If you already secured the job then you can call or send a email politely declining the shadow...

  13. Help/Advice with First Job.

    babeinboots replied to rgualdron's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First, congrats on your interview and finishing nursing school! Now on to the other stuff. Focus on getting the job first before you start thinking about turning it down. Life as a new grad is...

  14. The dreaded wait. WWYD?

    babeinboots replied to Meaganfn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you! My first shift was great! It was a little overwhelming but exciting. There is A LOT to learn, lol. Yes my hospital does a color coded scrub system. RNs wear a navy blue but everyone in...

  15. The dreaded wait. WWYD?

    babeinboots replied to Meaganfn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How exciting! Welcome to the OB family, lol. I just started my L&D new grad program last week! I'm still going through general orientation but I have my first L&D ditatic class tomorrow and my...

  16. The dreaded wait. WWYD?

    babeinboots replied to Meaganfn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats! What unit will you be working

  17. Big changes could happen but should it ??

    babeinboots replied to Kimberly07's topic in Nursing Career

    Do your research first! What benefits does the new job offer? How long do you have to work at the new job before your benefits kick in? I was in similar situation when I was pregnant. I was working as...

  18. Current hourly wage LA area

    babeinboots replied to MJB2010's topic in California Nursing

    I use to work for UCLA's resource team as an CNA. They have ICU, Peds (PICU, NICU, and acute) and med-surg resource nurses. Shifts are 12 hours unless you are doing break relief. I know a couple of...

  19. Which would you take: Day shift on Med-Surg unit or Night shift in dream job?

    babeinboots replied to Seastar135's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's ok and I respectfully disagree with you. Everything you said about the cost of training is correct but unfortunately life happens and most facilities do factor in that some new hires will not...

  20. OB nursing Vs Labor and Delibery nursing

    babeinboots replied to Mc111901's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would say it depends on how the hospital you work for defines it. At one hospital I worked at they hired all their nurses as OB nurses (new grads) and train them in postpartum/nursery the first year...

  21. Nursing career

    babeinboots replied to Mc111901's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had decided mine before I even applied to nursing school but was a little discouraged during nursing school when my OB clinical rotation wasn't what I expected. I took a step back from OB for a...

  22. Which would you take: Day shift on Med-Surg unit or Night shift in dream job?

    babeinboots replied to Seastar135's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take the job you were offered, the dream job is not a sure thing yet. If you end up getting offeredyour dream job you can always respectfully resign from the first job and go to your dream unit. Im...

  23. Southern California Nursing Jobs

    babeinboots replied to COBSN16's topic in General Nursing

    Places like Corona and Temecula are way too far to commute to from Long Beach, especially with LA traffic. Do your research, there are tons of hospitals in Long Beach, Orange County, and Los Angeles...

  24. Not enough experience to be hired, too much for an internship!

    babeinboots replied to jenoglv's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it would make a difference. I'm a new grad so not in the same position as you but when I went on my interview for the L&D New Grad Program they made it clear that they were looking for...

  25. Not enough experience to be hired, too much for an internship!

    babeinboots replied to jenoglv's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If your are really passionate about making the switch I would suggest investing in your maternal newborn education. Getting your NRP and fetal heart monitoring certifications may set you apart from...