Califlower

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1. Spring Admissions in California Nursing Schools

   Califlower replied to SimplyMeL3's topic in California

   http://www.allnursingschools.com/ That's a good place to start... I know there are a couple of community colleges in the area. CSU Northridge only has an RN - BSN program... why not start with an associate's degree?

2. UCLA or USC-LAC Emergency?

   Califlower replied to NewtoNursing's topic in California

   I don't work at either facility. USC LAC is a county facility, and is part of the county health system here. I have heard good things about the UCLA new grad program, but nothing about county's. I think UCLA's new grad programs are just twice a ye...

3. Advice for newbies in the OR

   Califlower replied to umakemesmile's topic in Operating Room

   What are the hours like in the OR? I've heard that it is mostly days -- does that mean that it is mostly 8 hr shifts, or are 12 hour shifts available? How many call hours are assigned per week?

4. re:What is the Visa Screen Certification for?

   Califlower replied to Chubachuchu's topic in International

   Yes, I am aware of that. And I am neither.

5. re:What is the Visa Screen Certification for?

   Califlower replied to Chubachuchu's topic in International

   Hi. I don't know if I'm butting in, but I graduate from nursing school this December (in California). I was told that we should be able to sit for the boards (NCLEX-RN) around February of 07. When would be the best/earliest time for me to apply fo...

6. OR nurses in California -- do you scrub in?

   Califlower replied to Califlower's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you all for the info! I will definitely check into the VA hospitals. It was just hard, because we don't have an OR rotation while in nursing school, so we have very limited exposure. I think I have enough information to get a good start off ...

7. OR nurses in California -- do you scrub in?

   Califlower replied to Califlower's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you so much for your help... maybe someday NorCal would be an option, but as of now, I want to stay closer to family, in SoCal. Thanks again though!

8. OR nurses in California -- do you scrub in?

   Califlower posted a topic in Operating Room

   I originally posted this question in the California section, but perhaps this was the better place to post it, seeing as I didn't have any responses. I had a question regarding OR nursing in the Los Angeles area -- what facilities employ OR nurses wh...

9. How do you stay awake and alert?

   Califlower replied to BBQvegan's topic in General Students

   Oh honey, you better get used to it and fast! A lot of the clinicals are usually scheduled in the early AM -- around 6AM or so! I'm a night owl too, and when I graduate, I hope to do night shift... sleeping early helps... you really have to keep wa...

10. care plan help

    Califlower replied to ambersnight's topic in General Students

    I'm not familiar with that dx, but you can try nursing journals and such... try things like ProQuest. It could be a fairly new thing and not included in detail in your textbook. Peer-reviewed journals may have more information, and almost always a ...

11. How to get the most out of clinicals?

    Califlower replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    Always ask why. Why is the single most important question to ask... closely followed by how. Why is the patient given such and such drug? Why is the patient getting this procedure done? Why is a certain medication held? How does a Jackson-Pratt ...

12. I'm in! Join in the happy dance!!

    Califlower replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    Ah... I remember the joys of being freshly accepted! Enjoy the euphoria while it lasts... once the ride starts, you'll be quickly oriented to the overwhelming reality! It's got its ups and downs. It's all worth the hardships, but it gets pretty in...

13. BSN programs going to 6 semester track in Cali

    Califlower replied to Alpha13's topic in General Students

    Does this affect the RN-BSN curriculum length as well??

14. Anyone working as a student nurse???

    Califlower replied to CaliNurs06's topic in General Students

    Lunakat -- I live about 10 miles from Los Angeles. I know some hospitals have jobs posted on their employment webpage, but not too many. I don't want to float, or end up doing mostly paperwork or something like that -- I may not be able to do proce...

15. Anyone working as a student nurse???

    Califlower replied to CaliNurs06's topic in General Students

    Does anyone have info on what hospitals (in the So Cal area) are hiring student nurses as CNA's or PCA's?