frankiebaby

frankiebaby specializes in Perioperative, ACU, Hospice.

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1. Realistic time frame for nursing program: CCSF

   frankiebaby replied to lexyrose's topic in California

   It is certainly possible to finish all of your pre-reqs and then have to wait two years to get into the program. In fact, if you get in after two years you should count yourself lucky! I graduated in December 2009 and had a classmate who applied to t...

2. nclexrn in CA: how long does it take to see your name on their website?

   frankiebaby replied to oeiviridae's topic in California

   My name showed up on the board website 3 days after I took the test. But with the holiday weekend, I wouldn't be surprised if it took a little longer this time of year. Good luck! :)

3. Medical Assistant in Hospital??

   frankiebaby replied to tx2007's topic in California

   "People can get an associate degree in nursing and that is the same amount of time as an MA" Um...not even close to being true. The majority of MA programs are 7 - 12 months. (But yes, you can get a two year associate's degree as an MA. But during ...

4. What would you do? ADN or BSN

   frankiebaby replied to Vines812's topic in California

   Hi, I don't have a current list of textbooks from CCSF, but you can go to the website, then go to the schedule of classes. After each class there is a link to the bookstore which shows all of the books used for a particular class. Good luck!:)

5. CCSF Spring Program compared to Fall Program?

   frankiebaby replied to mika_sf's topic in California

   Mika, During your first semester you will take Fundamentals, Pharm, and a skills lab. You will begin clinicals a few weeks into that first semester. CCSF students get a lot of clinical time, which is great, IMHO. CCSF also has excellent clinical sit...

6. What would you do? ADN or BSN

   frankiebaby replied to Vines812's topic in California

   Hi Vines, This is just my two cents, but if I were you, I would leap at the chance to go to CCSF. Of course I'm biased because I graduated from there last December, but it really is one of the best programs around. That, and it's nearly FREE! Textbo...

7. CCSF Spring Program compared to Fall Program?

   frankiebaby replied to mika_sf's topic in California

   Hi Mika, I was a Spring-start RN student at CCSF, I just graduated this last December. If I could have chosen, I would have preferred to start in the fall, but I was just thrilled to be in the program at all. I wouldn't say that it's harder to start ...

8. whats the worst or funniest item family has snuck in to your pt?

   frankiebaby replied to blondnursey's topic in General Nursing

   Had a patient's girlfriend bring him chicken mcnuggets and feed them to him once. The only problem was that HE WAS IN A COMA! I caught her putting them in his mouth and then moving his jaw up and down to "chew" them. The best part? He was supine! So...

9. lpn vs. lvn

   frankiebaby replied to foothillscowgirl's topic in California

   It's my understanding that the terms LVN and LPN are interchangeable. It's just that certain states, California being one of them, use the term 'Vocational Nurse' instead of 'Practical Nurse.' Good luck with your move!

10. Seton Hospital New Grad Pay?

    frankiebaby posted a topic in California

    Anyone have any idea how much Seton in Daly City pays new grad RNs? Or even pay for experienced RNs there? Any information would be helpful. Thanks!

11. Passing out in the OR

    frankiebaby replied to Carrie_MTC's topic in General Students

    Don't get discouraged! I had a similar experience recently where I was watching an epidural for a C-Section and I started to get all hot and sweaty. I knew what was coming so I stepped out of the room and got some air. But after that I was petrified...

12. San Francisco potential nursing student question

    frankiebaby replied to groovycoolbean's topic in California

    If I were you I would start doing your core pre-requsites (Micro, Anatomy, Physio) at a community college or anywhere that you can get them. Unfortunately SF nursing programs and the pre-req classes are very much in demand so you may have difficulty ...

13. If you could invent nursing supplies, what would it be?

    frankiebaby replied to rn2bn07's topic in General Nursing

    How about gloves that tape won't get stuck to? I can't tell you how many times I've wrestled with sticky, convoluted tape (especially the paper kind) during a dressing change or while taping a leaking foley! Grrrr...

14. Starting 1st Year in ADN Program - ADVICE Needed Please :)

    frankiebaby replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I start my 3rd semester of an ADN program on Jan. 12th. I don't have much advice for you, other than to tell you that yes, it is intense and you will have to study, study, study! Do the reading and don't fall behind. You CAN do it! My program sou...

15. Question about patient's death and ethical issue

    frankiebaby replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Hospice nurse here and I see this all of the time! The family steps out of the room and their loved one dies. Not only do I omit any stories of suffering, but I tell the loved ones that perhaps this is the dying person's last gift to them. To pass wi...