Hello_Pretty

Hello_Pretty RN

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  1. Lvn-RN 30 unit option CA

    Hello_Pretty replied to tawnyalee's topic in LPN to RN

    I went to Pasadena City College. It was a 6 week summer class and then 2 semesters. With 6 weeks break between

  2. Lvn-RN 30 unit option CA

    Hello_Pretty replied to tawnyalee's topic in LPN to RN

    Since I last posted on here, I've completed my RN-LVN bridge (NOT the 30 unit option) and have almost 2 years experience under my belt. And yes, worked in the hospital for a year as well in Los...

  3. Looking up patients on Facebook

    Hello_Pretty replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

    I try not to use my legal name on social media as well! Usually some variation of my name so someone can't search

  4. Looking up patients on Facebook

    Hello_Pretty replied to falconersys's topic in General Nursing

    But what if your patient is a famous person? I often get famous/rich people at my workplace. I once had a model come through but I had never heard of her, googled her and saw she had millions of...

  5. Options other than the bedside

    Hello_Pretty replied to Cgritz77's topic in General Nursing

    School nursing and public health nursing require a bachelor's. At most (not all) nursing homes in my area, the RN is the nursing supervisor (above the LVN and CNA). So they don't do hands on care....

  6. looking for ostomy & continence preceptors

    Hello_Pretty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Got this email reply this morning: "Kaiser doesn’t have a contract with Web Woc to precept non-Kaiser employees. Currently we have contracts with San Jose State and Emory. I will not be able to...

  7. looking for ostomy & continence preceptors

    Hello_Pretty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I sent out a dozen today already! One told me she's currently not working I will need to make phone calls to hospitals near me that employ WOC Nurses (that are not listed in the directory). I have a...

  8. looking for ostomy & continence preceptors

    Hello_Pretty replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I emailed a WOC nurse in Los Angeles and she said she couldn't precept me WebWOC and Kaiser Permanente (her employer) are unable to reach an agreement. I emailed WebWOC to confirm if its true. And...

  9. CSU San Marcos Online RN-to-BSN Program on Hold, Terminated?

    Hello_Pretty replied to Elky's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went to the website today and the program is back on!! I signed up for information. I was going to apply to Dominguez Hills (currently requesting tuition reimbursement from my hospital). If I can...

  10. Adventist Health Bakersfield New Grad Program 2017

    Hello_Pretty replied to MirageRN's topic in California Nursing

    Wow that's crazy they're starting it in December! The new grads wouldn't have even graduated yet. I'm curious why they did that... And will they have another New Grad program in

  11. Versant or the money?

    Hello_Pretty replied to Aloha RN3's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm assuming she stayed in the Bay. BTW $34 in central California is more like $70 versus Bay area pay. Rent is dirt cheap in central California . San Francisco has the highest rent in the country....

  12. California Nursing!!

    Hello_Pretty replied to angjam's topic in Nursing Career

    Most hospitals won't even look at your app unless you have a BSN (whether or not the hospital is

  13. First travel offer in LTC

    Hello_Pretty replied to strawberryluv's topic in Travel

    In CA, LTACH has ratio of 5:1 or 4:1 if on Tele. LTC is a different story. Some use RNs as floor nurse overseeing 20-35 patients (up to 50 at night). Others use LVNs on the floor, and have an RN...

  14. First travel offer in LTC

    Hello_Pretty replied to strawberryluv's topic in Travel

    An LTC RN in Los Angeles should earn $35 MINIMUM. Santa Maria is a lower COL but still expensive when compared to the Central Valley. Remember, you should also not be spending more than 1/3 your...

  15. New Grad LPN Feeling Discouraged

    Hello_Pretty replied to sarahrose1994's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At my first SNF job, I had a printout of all the resident's names and room numbers. I'd have colored pens and would indicate which ones had crushed meds, g-tubes, accuchecks, etc. I really like the...

  16. Help! LVN Wages?

    Hello_Pretty replied to Kiki1970's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd like to add that I also do home health and the pay rate is $30/visit as LVN. It's a very easy job but you won't get enough patients to make a decent paycheck and you spend most of your time...

  17. Help! LVN Wages?

    Hello_Pretty replied to Kiki1970's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did you ever decide which route you were taking? I'm in Los Angeles and the pay for LVNs in SNF is about $20-$25 and it doesn't matter if you have 0 or 25 years experience. I also work per diem as a...

  18. Can I stay home and watch my boyfriend.

    Hello_Pretty replied to sgray2008's topic in General Nursing

    In California, the boyfriend may qualify for In Home Supportive Services (contact a social worker since I don't know OP or the BFs situation). The state pays a caregiver (pretty much anyone that can...

  19. Pasadena City College Fall 2017

    Hello_Pretty replied to cjprenurse's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know. I bridged from lvn so that process wasn't offered to me. And I know nothing about applying to that program.. you should seek a counselor. They have 1 nursing counselor at PCC. PM me and...

  20. Pasadena City College Fall 2017

    Hello_Pretty replied to cjprenurse's topic in California Nursing

    Hey guys, just to update you: I graduated 2 months ago and as of today they have not sent our transcripts to the BRN. Many of us have missed the deadline for starting our new grad programs because of...

  21. Cal State San Marcos online RN to BSN

    Hello_Pretty replied to khleber6's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took 2 years of Spanish in high school. My previous colleges accepted that to count towards the 1 year of college

  22. California RN Endorsement and Transcript Request Forms?

    Hello_Pretty replied to pinktiara's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Annaiya, From what I've been told by other students, the blue transcript request form is to be completed by the school that issued your nursing degree. But on the safe side, I called/emailed other...

  23. IV Therapy Certification

    Hello_Pretty replied to Magdis2894's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In California, the IV Cert is an "official" certification that can be added to your license. I don't think that's the case in many other states. However, it is offered at many schools, private and...

  24. Working While Waiting for Endorsement in CA?

    Hello_Pretty replied to 5h3ryL's topic in California Nursing

    BTW its been 3+ months since I've applied for license by exam. Since yours is by endorsement the wait times are just as long. Don't know your specifics, but that's a long time to wait for license and...

  25. Working While Waiting for Endorsement in CA?

    Hello_Pretty replied to 5h3ryL's topic in California Nursing

    You can try working as a CNA in a hospital you hope to be employed at. Or you can find a non-medical