nalie2 ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, NP

nalie2 has 8 years experience as a ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, NP.

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   Already Burnt out

   nalie2 replied to sarena33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I did a clinical rotation at a private practice and while they did some things that were fraud it was nothing near as bad as this. Get out as soon as your contract is up and you get your letters of...
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   Disagreeing with your supervising doctor

   nalie2 replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   In my experience, they cannot force you to follow the supervising physician's plan of care. If you strongly disagree with the physician's plan of care then I would kindly remind them of the policy and...
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   NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

   nalie2 replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Primary Care FQHC in Los Angeles. Average 21 patients per day. Full time. 4 weeks PTO plus 1 week CME, $3k CME, 4% 403b match, low cost health benefits.
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   Los Angeles County Nursing Allied Health Spring 2021

   nalie2 replied to Pdzzl's topic in School, College Programs

   This school is amazing. I learned so much in the program. Compared to other new grads when I first started working as RN, I felt I had way more hands on experience than nurses from other schools. Not...
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   Los Angeles County Nursing Allied Health Spring 2021

   nalie2 replied to Pdzzl's topic in School, College Programs

   No drug
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   CSULA APRN/FNP Program 2019

   nalie2 replied to Sherrylin22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   @Carassssss I'm not part of the psych NP Program, I'm part of a different NP track but all NP students at CSULA had the same classes the first year. First term we had 3 lectures. One class on Monday...
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   LA COUNTY REGISTERED NURSE I/RELIEF NURSE

   nalie2 replied to Badkugo's topic in California Nursing

   @Badkugo yes I'm a current employee and I love it. Definitely opportunity for growth. LA County is huge so if you're unhappy in your position you can transfer to a different unit, different facility,...
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   LA COUNTY REGISTERED NURSE I/RELIEF NURSE

   nalie2 replied to Badkugo's topic in California Nursing

   @Badkugo if you plan to retire with county yes. They have good benefits. If you don't plan to stay here then no. Other hospitals pay a lot
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   LA COUNTY REGISTERED NURSE I/RELIEF NURSE

   nalie2 replied to Badkugo's topic in California Nursing

   @Badkugo you will start at the bottom of the pay range unless you have at least 1 year of full time experience. I believe starting pay right now is about $39.50 per hour. Salary goes up annually plus...
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    LA COUNTY REGISTERED NURSE I/RELIEF NURSE

    nalie2 replied to Badkugo's topic in California Nursing

    @Badkugo outpatient and inpatient nurses get the same base pay and benefits. Some units get a $50 bonus per paycheck (e.g. jail, ER). Scheduling depends on the unit. Most outpatients are Monday...
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    Los Angeles County Nursing Allied Health Spring 2021

    nalie2 replied to Pdzzl's topic in School, College Programs
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    LA COUNTY REGISTERED NURSE I/RELIEF NURSE

    nalie2 replied to Badkugo's topic in California Nursing

    They usually start calling within a week or 2. You can try calling nursing recruitment and ask which department is hiring and see if you can schedule an
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    Feeling terrible about a mistake I made in clinical

    nalie2 replied to CatieK's topic in General Students

    Don't be so hard on yourself! Just take it as an opportunity for learning. Double check next time before removing an IV especially if the patient has multiples. Learn from it and let it go. I wouldn't...
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    MSN - Education 2019

    nalie2 replied to marandahilmes's topic in Western Governors University

    Can anyone provide insight as to how clinical hours are managed I.e. how many are required per week, max per day, per semester, total in the program? I'm currently in a MSN NP program (long story) but...
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    RN to BSN or straight to BSN??

    nalie2 replied to Hem0043's topic in General Students

    Do your research. Does your area hire ADNs? If not, then you may want to go for your BSN. I know it sucks going to an ADN program knowing you want a BSN but sometimes that's how life works. I went...