HGarcia1195

HGarcia1195 has 2 years experience and specializes in ICU/Telemetry.

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1. Need Advice!

   HGarcia1195 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

   I would highly encourage you to do so. In this market, it is easy for your resume to get lost in the black hole of all the other applications. If you are worried about bothering the NM, just ask him/her if it is a good time to briefly talk with them ...

2. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

   HGarcia1195 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Relations

   I have worked both 12 hour day and night shift in the ICU. Both of them are busy, but they are busy in different ways. There is no so thing as one shift doing more than another.

3. Night Shift For Newbies

   HGarcia1195 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I have the same exact problem too! I bet this a more common occurrence with night shift nurses. I actually forgot about my doctor telling me about 6 months ago that my vitamin D level was low, so thanks for the reminder!

4. Can anyone tell me your experiences in a accelerated nursing program?

   HGarcia1195 replied to skyheaven477's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I graduated from a ABSN program in 2009 and I had an overall good experience. I felt that the school prepared and equipped me well for my transition into the nursing world in the short amount of time I was there. I just recommend to all who are go...

5. Night Shift: What are your sleep patterns?

   HGarcia1195 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I usually work 3 12-hour shifts in a row. However when I am off work after working the 3 nights in a row, I find myself wanting to sleep all day til 5-6pm. After waking up, I then go back to sleep around 9-10pm and sleep all night to about 7am. I...

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

   HGarcia1195 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   I just found out today that I have my license!!! This trick really does work. I know that Kaplan and Hurst review classes are great resources to help prepare for the exam. However, if you are poor like me (lol), I was able to pass the exam by only st...

7. Once you get your ATT, how long to schedule?

   HGarcia1195 replied to sunnyskiesRN's topic in NCLEX

   Oops, what a great point....I did not realize that the test taking time differs from state to state. I am in CA, so my ATT is good for a year.

8. NCLEX Study Material

   HGarcia1195 replied to Angelahealer09's topic in NCLEX

   I have heard that there is a "trick" to finding out if you passed after you take the exam. I am not 100% sure that this works but in case it does, here is the "trick": 1) Go to www.pearsonvue. com/nclex. 2) Click on My Account on the right hand si...

9. NCLEX Study Material

   HGarcia1195 replied to Angelahealer09's topic in NCLEX

   I just took the NCLEX on the 4th, and I did not sign up for any Kaplan courses because I just did not have the money to shell out 400 dollars! I only used the saunders books and one kaplan book to study for the test. I used the Pearson VUE trick, and...

10. Once you get your ATT, how long to schedule?

    HGarcia1195 replied to sunnyskiesRN's topic in NCLEX

    You get exactly one year to take your test after you get your ATT. :-D

11. Samuel Merritt BSN Fall 2009?

    HGarcia1195 replied to bluechick112's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congrats to all who got into Samuel Merritt!!! I just graduated from the accelerated BSN program in May. I have 2 sets of the white scrubs you will need once you guys start your clinicals. I would hate to throw these scrubs aways since I have no need...

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

    HGarcia1195 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    I just took my test today and I did the trick. I got the pop up screen and I feel so much better now. However, I will not officially celebrate until I see my name on the BRN website. I always like to be a bit cautious, but I am hopeful that the trick...

13. Awaiting nclex results!

    HGarcia1195 replied to flawsnall's topic in NCLEX

    I just took my test today (on the 4th of July!!!). I hope I find out soon what my results are. I will also try the trick everyone is talking about when I can.