Rayray_RN BSN

Rayray_RN has 3 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Cardiothoracic ICU.

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1. Best CVICU in las vegas?

   Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in Nevada

   Thank you so much ICUman! That information is incredibly helpful. Sounds like Sunrise might be a good fit for me. ?

2. Best CVICU in las vegas?

   Rayray_RN posted a topic in Nevada

   Hello. I am a CTICU RN with 3 yrs UC experience. I'll be moving back home to Las Vegas from CA in June. Just trying to see, which hospital will be a good choice for me to apply to. Does anyone know how summerlin or sunrise treats their nurses? A...

3. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

   Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Welcome to the CTICU! Me and another cticu resident officially start on the floor next week. We are communting from Raleigh, which is about and hour drive each way. Parking sucks, as we are low on the totem pole & have to park in the far gara...

4. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

   Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Kdeeds, Another west coaster! Any news after the interview!? - Ray

5. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

   Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Aluv4health!!! Yes PM me your email, so we can meetup and toast!! Happy travels. FutureRN17, yes Chapel Hill was my #2. I'm sure they will let you know soon. I know how being in the unknow feels. Fingers crossed!!!

6. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

   Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Hi! Congrats!!! To start, I am staying with family in Raleigh. I want to take my time finding a place, but I am set on staying in Cary. My aunt says that's where all the transplants move to. It's very nice, safe, and close to Durham. I'm so exc...

7. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

   Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Fingers crossed for you futureRN17!!

8. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

   Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats on folks getting job offers!!! I have the new hire welcome event on Friday March 18th. Anyone else gonna be there!? My one way flight to NC is in 36 hours. Goodbye California!! - Ray

9. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

   Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Hi sdowd93 & futureRN I just got hired in the CTICU. My shadow was super laid back...everyone is so nice. I was paired with a new grad from the bay, where im coming from. I got the lay of the land, and asked questions. It was so great...u wil...

10. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

    Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

    Future_RN17, Yes I have a 13yo son as well, so I completely understand. Just me and him, so I need to be in Cary as well. :) My NC fam says Cary is a great place for families with kiddos. They send u relocation packet right away. the grant says y...

11. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

    Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

    DAMN F'ing AWESOME!!!! Congrats!!! Surgical/trauma vs cardiac....tough choice! lol!! Both sound bomb though. When is your start day Josh!!? :) Can't wait to meet everyone too!

12. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

    Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

    Hey just got my relocation stuff. they give you $3000 flat or you can use their listed movers & they will pay them directly. APT area's: Durham super diverse and urban very hipster metropolitan area. seems like oakland, where there are upsc...

13. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

    Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

    Future_RN17 nice to meet ya! Cool background btw, and big congrats on the PCICU interview! Peds make me shake in my boots lol, so kudos to you! I just got hired in CTICU. I'll be coming from bay area! - Ray

14. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

    Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

    KKnursing, Hello! I'm a dec 2015 BSN graduate. I was unlicensed when I sent my app, but licensed now. I don't have a 4.0 gpa, but cum laude. I was a nurse intern in cardiac cath lab for 8 months and precepted in the ICU (cardiac & neuro). I...

15. Duke Nurse Residency 2016! (feb 28th apps)

    Rayray_RN replied to Rayray_RN's topic in New Nurse

    Yea go Josh!!!!!!! :)