Troublant RN

Troublant RN has 3 years experience and specializes in Correctional / Med-Surg..

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1. Nursing Informatics - Toronto

   Troublant RN replied to silentmonolith's topic in Informatics

   Not sure if you are interested in pursuing a degree in this specialty. There are a few online programs from accredited universities such as Walden University. Not sure how much computer charting and other applications are being used in nursing wher...

2. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   Troublant RN replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   emmanewgrad, You can also check with Kern Medical Center. It is the county hospital, it is also a teaching hospital with a residency program. There are tons of students (nursing, NP, PA, RT, you name it). It is a great place to learn and grow as a...

3. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

   Troublant RN replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   I am not a big fan of Bakersfield because of the weather mainly, and people are a bit backwards (hill billy types), but the cost of living is very reasonable. I came here to attend the CSUB BSN program and ended up staying. I graduated three years...

4. I have taken the NCLEX twice and cant seem to pass???? I am frustrated

   Troublant RN replied to sweetpee1382's topic in NCLEX

   I highly recommend the Kaplan NCLEX review. It has been two years since you graduated so I am not sure if you will need some content review as well. Keep in mind that Kaplan is an NCLEX Exam strategy course, which will help you decipher the question...

5. Wonder how often this happens

   Troublant RN replied to BabyLady's topic in Correctional

   This used to be the case in California, not any longer. First of all, upon discharge, all hospital discharge documentation is place in an envelope, sealed and handed to an officer that delivers it to medical staff where the inmate is assessed as soo...

6. MSN vs BSN in PHN

   Troublant RN replied to Salus's topic in Public/Community

   In California PHN is an actual certification obtained through the Board of Registered nursing. To get a PHN certification you must graduate from a BSN program that includes a community health rotation and meets the requirements set by the BRN for th...

7. California Corrections RN Position Interview: What Should I Wear?

   Troublant RN replied to Nooksta's topic in Correctional

   I have sat on interview panels in CDCR and I recommend you do not go heavy on the make up. Dress semi formal to formal wear (no low cut tops, not mini skirt, no jeans, not tight clothing). If you wear scrubs, wear"grown up" scrubs (no cartoons, etc.)...