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  1. Is it hard to find jobs for someone who went through Entry Level Masters Program?

    kwong30 replied to live.love.laugh's topic in California Nursing

    optimism, You take the same classes as required by other BSN programs. So no, it would not be MORE difficult to find a job with an entry level MSN. I graduated with one, and I was hired. If...

  2. How do you deal with residents who only want to take a fraction of a med ordered?

    kwong30 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient Medications

    sure, even if she does not have the order to take half the dose, pt has the right to refuse (6th right). perhaps vicodin knocks her out completely. you document " on pt's request" to take 1/2 the...

  3. anyone else having low unit census?

    kwong30 replied to northcoastnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    yep, we've had 3 patients... census is sometimes very unpredictable. most of the ICU nurses had to float to TCU that

  4. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    kwong30 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    During shift report write everything down (we use SBAR). You might forget important info that needs to be passed on to the docs or oncoming nurse. (little bits of uncharted info you might have on your...

  5. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

    kwong30 replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

    1. What is your age? 29 2. How long have you been a nurse? less than 2 years 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? no 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming a...

  6. ACLS question

    kwong30 replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should just enjoy your summer. Take ACLS when you get hired into the unit that requires it so you get reimbursed. ACLS is not a difficult course and I think everyone passes. The other 2...

  7. ICU experiences: how do you know when to worry...

    kwong30 replied to vastudent09's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a new nurse too and I always worry. If I am unsure about something eg. the changing status of a patient and actions to take, I feel the need to ask another nurse, sometimes even before I call the...

  8. Am I the only new nurse who doesn't hate my job?

    kwong30 replied to kmarie724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It was most stressful when I was orienting and had no confidence. I was SLOW and prone to mistakes and forgetting. It hasn't been a year yet, but things have gotten much better now! I can say I love...

  9. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    kwong30 replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Looked into positions early in April/May 08. Interviewed in June 08 and got job offer 2 weeks later via a phone call from HR. Received NCLEX results in July 08 and officially employed in Aug. And I...

  10. Non-BSN to MSN advice?

    kwong30 replied to natty553's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in your position 3 years back and i didn't think I was "qualified enough" and the reality is, you won't really know until you've applied to find out. Also, application pool varies and every...

  11. Salary in San Jose

    kwong30 replied to Nurse008's topic in California Nursing

    It's possible to make that much in the Bay Area. New nurse on 3-12s at night with just over 6 months makes 59/hr. But I agree with everyone, there is a major hiring freeze

  12. CA post-grad nursing schools and grades

    kwong30 replied to sashimi's topic in California Nursing

    Since I don't work for admission, I can't objectively answer your question. But I would think chemistry and micro (science) classes are equally important as anatomy/physio. All the science classes are...

  13. CA post-grad nursing schools and grades

    kwong30 replied to sashimi's topic in California Nursing

    My undergrad grades were pretty crappy and it didn't stop me from getting into these "competitive" nursing schools. I was not wait-listed either. In fact, for Western U, I was one of those "20 early...

  14. question about panel interview

    kwong30 replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Although they will have a copy of your resume, still bring copies pf resumes/references to your interview. I had a panel interview and it was not so bad afterall. A nurse manager, educator and a staff...

  15. Recommendation?

    kwong30 replied to grbluvscj1's topic in California Nursing

    If you really think it is worth it... but that is very expensive tuition for LVN training. Have you expanded your options for more affordable

  16. question about applying to nursing school with low gpa

    kwong30 replied to jimbojonesey's topic in California Nursing

    GPA is a big factor, but there are schools that accept students with more than just a high GPA. eg. SFSU looks at the whole package, the last 60 semester/90 quarter units as your calculated GPA; your...

  17. Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, CA

    kwong30 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi everyone, I did a brief forum search on Antelope Valley Hospital and Lancaster, CA. Is it a dangerous area with high crime? My nursing friend from Bay Area has an interview there and would like to...

  18. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    kwong30 replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    Hard work will pay off. Bay Area new-grad training into ICU is 14 weeks, for 8 weeks you will work with preceptor for 2 shifts and 2 days in CC class each week. The remaining weeks will be in your...

  19. Old/new grad: Keep job hunting vs. rn refresher course?

    kwong30 replied to uandi's topic in California Nursing

    RN refresher course would probably look good, but what may also be beneficial is asking your peers in the course whether their unit is hiring. You might get a referral. Do both RN course and job...

  20. Bay Area MSN Programs, is there an employment difference?

    kwong30 replied to raysm310's topic in California Nursing

    Hello. No, I don't think it makes a difference. I went to SFSU, and only applied there. It was the most affordable accelerated MSN program (18 months to earn an RN license). Thus, a good move for me....

  21. Pasadena City college OR East Los Angeles college?

    kwong30 replied to pispis33's topic in California Nursing

    Go to the one that you can get in first. If both at the same time, I'd choose PCC. I hear it is a good program and Pasadena is a better

  22. What do I do now? I am so crushed!!

    kwong30 replied to Brightstar's topic in California Nursing

    To the OP, I don't think CNA should be the only requirement for the added 15 points into nursing admission. Volunteering should count as long as it is "health-care" related such as in hospice. Not all...

  23. NOR-CAL vs. SO-CAL

    kwong30 replied to RNLola035's topic in California Nursing

    i'm originally from LA area and moved to the Bay. Rent is definitely much more expensive here, and small for what you would pay in LA. To compensate, the pay is about $20/hr more. Gas prices here are...

  24. Is the nursing shortage over in the Bay Area?

    kwong30 replied to PedsRN1975's topic in California Nursing

    i have heard that new grad programs are hard to come by; b/c it is competitive, they can be strict on the selection process. i found out i got hired in icu as a new grad, and only 4 trainees were...