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  1. Grand Canyon RN-BSN

    SkyDrift replied to tokmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I checked with California BRN and here's what the website says: "This list of resources is being provided as a service for informational purposes only. This in no way represents all of the RN to...

  2. New graduate question

    SkyDrift replied to jessicarami's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started at a SNF, but Med/Surg is usually a good way to gain experience as a new grad. As a new grad working in a SNF, it was like being baptized by fire...lol. I also gained experienced with IV...

  3. Slow nursing jobs? So I can go back to school.

    SkyDrift replied to countrygirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    SNF NOC shift as RN Supervisor...but not every night is "slow". Slower paced, yes. *knock on

  4. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    SkyDrift replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I am starting on Feb 13 for my BSN...first class is the Professional Dynamics class. This is my first online class ever. And it's true, a good group really does make a difference, but it requires a...

  5. Sick of floor nursing, what now?

    SkyDrift replied to r0seRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Try sub-acute rehab or SNF and become a RN Supervisor, where you supervise and delegate tasks to LVNs and CNA. Your primary tasks will be IV medication and IV insertions. The only downside is the...

  6. Men in Nursing

    SkyDrift replied to L.Cisneros's topic in Men in Nursing

    Murses

  7. We are human too

    SkyDrift replied to IdrilRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Signs of compassion

  8. What is the longest period of time you have gone without any days off?

    SkyDrift replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    5 days 8-hour shift at a SNF caring for 160 residents. Half acute, half long-term. I call it, the ultimate MedSurg floor

  9. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    SkyDrift replied to anilechim's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Imagine every RN going for their NP...now that would be overly saturated lol I see what your professor is trying to say though. Healthcare is all about business. Almost everything revolves around...

  10. How would you answer this?

    SkyDrift replied to LUCBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well it does answer the question directly. I don't think it makes you a potential "whiner" as you say. If you don't give example on how you handled the situation, then yes, it may may look like a...

  11. How would you answer this?

    SkyDrift replied to LUCBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "What are some challenges nurses face and can you give an example from experience?" This becomes easier to answer once you have 1 year experience at least. I would have talked about the patient...

  12. Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

    SkyDrift replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's just a job. You signed up for it. You get paid for your work. You pay the bills. Rinse and repeat. The only difference is the fact that some people may have more "passion" than others. How...

  13. Regret becoming a nurse....

    SkyDrift replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    You can be a desk nurse...paperwork and very minimal patient interaction. Nursing is a broad profession. It's not just strictly

  14. NP-MPH. Hospital vs home care for experience? And general advice

    SkyDrift replied to Digirols's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, the usual "norm" for new grads is finding jobs at a hospital. But not many hospitals are hiring new grads these days, unless you enter some sort of Versant or internship program with them or...

  15. Like the job, hate the nurse's schedule

    SkyDrift replied to echmorrill's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would ask your supervisor about this problem...sounds like personal issue to me. Maybe you guys can work things out if you tell them about your predicament. If you think this job is doing more harm...

  16. I want to give up, but also don't...ya know?

    SkyDrift replied to melialea's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's the fear of the unknown. Don't be scared. Every new grad goes through it. You have to ask yourself, "What do I really want to do? How good are my skills?" If you can answer that, then follow it....

  17. California Nurse-patient ratio at SNF/Rehab/Post Acute. What's being done?

    SkyDrift replied to styx876's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree, but it's always been like that with the nurse/patient ratio. Plus I haven't heard of a SNF being part of a union since most SNF I know are "hire at will" and can terminate anyone at any time...

  18. Orienting to new job and want to resign for another offer. Help!!

    SkyDrift replied to RN1249's topic in Nursing Career

    What specialty might this be, if I may ask? Some folks go into certain specialties for a few months and experience that they don't want to be there. Unless you are positively sure that you are willing...

  19. New RN wanting to quit.

    SkyDrift replied to katie6702's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ask for a preceptor if possible. I know being a new grad and getting hired in a critical care unit is very exciting, but unless you have had experience in the past taking care of high acuity patients,...

  20. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    SkyDrift replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on where you look and what city you are in. There are nursing jobs out there that's not in the hospital like SNF/LTC. It's not acute care experience, but it's still nursing...

  21. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    SkyDrift replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    Be an office/desk nurse. No patient care except maybe communicating with them and their

  22. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    SkyDrift replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try applying at SNF and get a 3pm-11pm shift. You'll learn a lot, especially assessment, delegation, time management, IV therapy, communication, etc. It's stressful being the only RN Supervisor, but...

  23. What's a fair offer? RN new grad starting salary.

    SkyDrift replied to styx876's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It depends around your area, try comparing with other SNF. In Southern California, the starting pay for new grad in SNF is around $30-33/hr. There's a potential for a raise depending on your...

  24. First job

    SkyDrift replied to Nursetaylor3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing home RN tends to be known as "RN Supervisors". They are responsible for mostly IV Therapy, delegation, paperwork, assessments, admissions, discharge, etc. You have to learn how to communicate...

  25. Bad pop-up. When can I re-apply in CA?

    SkyDrift replied to jzter09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Nclex is scored twice: immediately after the exam and 24 hours after it has been reviewed by Pearson. The PVT is not always right, so you never know if you passed or not until you get the official...