Rianna1

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1. New Grad Starting in Telemetry

   Rianna1 posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hi there, I will be starting a new grad program in 4 weeks; the new grad program is 18 weeks long and in Telemetry working 12 hour shifts. I was working during the summer in LTC, but decided to resign and take the few weeks off before the program beg...

2. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

   Rianna1 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric

   Just wondering if this is pretty standard for LTC/rehab care: no breaks, just 30 minute lunch during an 8 hour shift and no shift differentials for working the 3-11pm or NOC shift or weekends? I started at a nursing home 2 weeks ago; they are giving...

3. New Grads, A Few Words of Encouragement

   Rianna1 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Hey New Grads, I am right there with you...I recently received my RN license and have been on the job hunt for about 3 weeks. I am in the Bay Area, CA. Man, it IS tough, but we really have to use our resources. Ask around, have your husbands, frie...

4. Peds Hospitals Hiring?

   Rianna1 posted a topic in Pediatric

   Are there any hospitals in the country that are hiring new grads for peds that don't have hundreds of applicants? We might consider leaving Cali for a peds position. it is so bad out here for any new grad.

5. need help with preparing for NCLEX...AGAIN....

   Rianna1 replied to Mbgb's topic in NCLEX

   Here's how I studied for the nclex: 5 weeks, average of 5-6 hours studying every single day, even on weekends. i listened to kaplans lecture once and the pharmacology lecture twice, but i don't think i retained a whole lot. If anything, it made me ...

6. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

   Rianna1 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX

   Good luck to all those taking their NCLEX! Make sure you take "brain breaks" during the test and try to take a bathroom break. Do NOT try to cram any more info at least the day before; i tried to do this and it didn't help me at all when I look at i...

7. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   Rianna1 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   aprila1, if you got the pop-up then you probably passed. this trick has worked for so many people. i know how you are feeling i couldn't sleep the 3 days after i took the test and now i am having trouble going back to my regular bedtime cuz i kept g...

8. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   Rianna1 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   The trick worked for me, I PASSED! I took the test Monday, tried the trick a couple hours later and it worked. Found my name on BON website this morning. Good Luck to those waiting:hpygrp:

9. Mommy Will Be There

   Rianna1 replied to canchaser's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for sharing. what an inspiring story.

10. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Rianna1 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    Heather, It's 1120 pm pacific time in Cali and I am up agonizing over it too. well, almost over my mini depression of post-nclex. i get the same pop-up and i have checked pretty much almost every hour since yesterday and get the pop-up. i forced my...

11. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Rianna1 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    i know what you mean; i studied 4-6 hours a day for 5 weeks. i feel like they tested me on my weak spots. i hope this trick works. it's been 26 hours since i finished the test and i still get the popup. good luck to you all and hope we all pass!

12. Took NCLEX-RN today, stopped at 265

    Rianna1 replied to Saint637's topic in NCLEX

    power22, I feel your pain; I feel pretty shook up about it; I left there wondering why I wasn't getting any questions that I studied and questions that I knew nothing about. I felt like at about questions 55-65 or so I was doing okay, and hoping tha...

13. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Rianna1 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    thanks brvhart and everyone who's replied. i forced myself to go to bed at 1015, only to wake up 2.5 hours later and can't fall back asleep; i am making myself nuts, i know; CA test takers who used this trick, anyone get the popup only to get a diff...

14. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Rianna1 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    Congrats you guys that passed! What state are you guys in? RN or PN? Anyone in CA take NCLEX RN recently and the "tricked" worked for them? I am dying and this is the most torturous wait ever!!

15. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Rianna1 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    MamaRn, thanks for the words of encouragement; i keep thinking of all the q's i got wrong. i don't think i can eat or do anything else until i know for sure. i will keep you posted.