Might not want to come to California as a new grad. It is wicked tough....and has been for several years. (Unless you know somebody who gives you an offer!) Do some research and make your
MoshRN replied to guest744967's topic in Emergency
Might depend on if your area is saturated with nurses? Just another angle to think about. Getting the education/certs on your own dime definitely shows enthusiasm and initiative (Most cannot afford...
This was a good free site that helped me. EKG You can also sign up for ECG/EKG Certification course through American Heart Association. It is a very thorough course and the final test is tough, you...
There is a place in Northern California where you can pay for post hospital training. It is expensive, but you learn the skills and hands on relating to the ER. It really sucks that we have to pay to...
MoshRN replied to climbingeverest's topic in Ob/Gyn
Wow I wish I worked where you work, instead of the, "Oh you have a BSN, you should know what to do and how to do everything. Nobody trained me, so I am not going to train you". I am so grateful there...
If you quit it will be that much harder to find another job...having to explain. But them again, you can leave it off your resume. Then again, if you apply to government/state job, you will have to...
You need to talk to your classroom professor for this clinical. The same thing happened to me. My clinical instructor stated I failed his clinical during the last week. I had a B in the classroom...
Yep, the MA's do not know what they do not know. They may excel at their jobs, but they are not nurses. Do your job the best you can and teach them things along the way. Sadly, we are not going to...
You can also write a letter explaining low grades if you were going through a difficult time. Just staple it to the top of your grades. At least they may understand your situation a bit
MoshRN replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing
Yes. I left for several years to raise my kids. Recently completed refresher course with clinical. Now seeking employment. I have sent out about 50 applications and have been on a few interviews with...
Before you leave room to get everything ready, talk with parents and have them remove pants, long sleeves. Explain where and how. They are going to have to hold them very tight, so you can be done...
There is a nurse registry about 1 1/2 hours north of San Francisco that takes new grads for peds home care. After you build up skills, they will start sending you out to hospitals. An RN runs this...