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1. Results for CA

   kbstudent replied to only1darcy's topic in NCLEX

   California does not participate in the Pearson early results. That is why you did not see your name. You can log on to the BRN http://www.rn.ca.gov and look under license verification. Put in your last name and see if you have a license yet. Othe...

2. IV Therapy Classes????

   kbstudent replied to parsleymom's topic in California

   Hi, I don't know of any classes in the East Bay, but there is the Hospital Consortium Education Network in Burlingame (on the Peninsula) that offers an IV Therapy certification for LVN's and RN's. You might want to give them a call and see when they...

3. Taking The Nclex....

   kbstudent replied to leraern's topic in New Nurse

   Everyone you talk to and things you read say to take the test within the first month or so. I was pinned on May 21, am taking the Kaplan review class which will finish on June 17 and will take the NCLEX on June 26. The longer you wait, the chances ...

4. Filter needle when drawing from vials or not?

   kbstudent replied to sharann's topic in Safety

   It is hard to understand why certain facilities do not use filter needles. I was taught to always use them. However, in one of my clinical settings while I was in school, they did not use them and thought we were nuts for asking where they were. T...

5. Curious. How many "older" students

   kbstudent replied to ayndim's topic in General Students

   I am 45 and just graduated from an ADN program last Friday. I will start my new job in the ICU on June 28 after taking my NCLEX on June 26.

6. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

   kbstudent replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

   I just don't understand what the big deal is. This is so not an issue. If you are told to give your fellow student a bed bath than that is what you do. There is an art to giving a bed bath and keeping the patient covered and warm at the same time....

7. Authorization to test

   kbstudent replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in New Nurse

   I am in California. Even though our transcripts are not in yet, we still receive our ATT and are able to schedule our test. The results will not be released until they have your transcripts. I graduate tomorrow and I received my ATT at the end of ...

8. How long for ATT?

   kbstudent replied to maggiechan's topic in New Nurse

   I live in California. Submitted my paperwork to the BRN in early March and got my ATT April 21. I graduate May 21. Have already signed up for my NCLEX to be taken on June 26. The thing that takes the most time is for the BRN to approve your applica...

9. Clinical Simulations?

   kbstudent replied to jonnygirl27's topic in General Students

   We don't do scenarios as our final, but each quarter there is what they call a Video Competency. We have to do the assigned task competently on video tape. You must re-do it until you pass. For example we do, PO meds, IM injections on a newborn, I...

10. Cpr

    kbstudent replied to mona b RN's topic in General Students

    Please be careful of the type of certification you get. Most facilities require a hands-on class sponsored by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. My facility will not accept on-line certifications.

11. Good website to order scrubs and shoes?

    kbstudent replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

    There are quite a few that I use: allheart.com lydiasuniforms.com uniformcity.com tafford.com Just do a search using google.com and you should be set. All Heart has very good prices.

12. No Benefits not an option for new grads???

    kbstudent replied to orchid's topic in New Nurse

    Don't think of it as cheap labor. If you add in your benefit package (vacation time, sick time, retirement, life insurance, ED Leave, tuition aid) it is far from cheap.

13. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    kbstudent replied to straba's topic in General Students

    College of San Mateo - California ADN Program. Out in May 2004

14. What is your class currently working on?

    kbstudent replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Students

    My 4th an final semester - Advanced Med/Surg and Critical Care. In skills learning about code blues, trach care, mechanical ventilation. In theory we are doing respiratory and cardiovascular disorders and interventions. It will soon be all over.

15. STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    kbstudent replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    Why are you even asking????? Do you not have more important things to worry about?? This is a non-issue.