tanaynicole

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1. california nclex LVN takers

   tanaynicole replied to lovebabies's topic in California

   I got my results in exactly two weeks, but I took mine in the " off season" I took the NCLEX in April, not over the summer when lots of other people at taking the test. Remember there are only about 5 people working at the BVNPT and this time of yea...

2. Need help with nursing major

   tanaynicole replied to tawnie's topic in California

   I agree, check your schools. Some of the only admit half of the class based on GPA alone, the other half get in via lottery. Don't get discouraged, my gpa was never great, and I just finished my ADN program in May.

3. Is there any ice rinks by the hospitals? (I know weird question)

   tanaynicole replied to lccougar02's topic in California

   It's not a weird question at all. In Northern California (San Jose area) There are a couple of ice facilities. The Ice center in Downtown, (10th street) and an ice center in Cupertino (on Wolfe road). There may even be on more in San Jose. You may...

4. mandatory overtime?

   tanaynicole replied to jayhawk3000's topic in California

   I may be wrong, but I thought Ca. has this weird option where a company can decide when it's overtime. Meaning.... 1) They can pay you overtime for any thing over an 8 hour day OR 2) They can pay you overtime for anything over 40 hours in a week....

5. New to the NICU... What Should I Know?

   tanaynicole replied to tanaynicole's topic in NICU

   Thanks, for the input everyone!! If anyone else has any ideas they are very welcome. Is there any 'studying' or reading I should do before I start? Thanks again, TanayNicole :redbeathe

6. Foreign nurse sponsorship info CA hospitals?

   tanaynicole replied to RememberKatrina's topic in California

   I know that Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (San Jose) does, but I don't have the details.

7. New to Nursing

   tanaynicole replied to Marie1205's topic in California

   :yeahthat: I'm an LVN, that has just become an RN. Those are the major differences, although the BON would differ, but in a hospital setting that's about it. Suggestion, if you don't have lots of money or time, get your LVN first, then bridge to y...

8. What cities is an automobile needed in?

   tanaynicole replied to chioma829's topic in California

   I think that of the 3 cities, SF would be the easiest one to get around with out having a car. But reliability and safety are always a big issue.

9. What would you do?

   tanaynicole replied to NICU-RN's topic in NICU

   I would RUN, to the other hospital. If they can't even get the shift you will be working strait...there's lots of problems going on. Like you said, you have already dealt with a similar situation, and you know how difficult it is, why do it again?

10. New to the NICU... What Should I Know?

    tanaynicole posted a topic in NICU

    I'm a New Grad, and will starting in a Level II NICU in a few weeks, and I'm both excited and scared (a normal reaction I think?). I'm interested in what you girls/guys think I should do to help better prepare myself. What advice would you give a ...

11. Do I need a suit???

    tanaynicole replied to maledi's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, and I typically interview in Gray/Tan/or Brown trousers, a button down shirt, closed toe shoes with a moderate heel. It must have worked, cause I just accepted a position. Remember. Small post earrings, lite make-up, clean nails (cle...

12. African American Nurses in NICU

    tanaynicole replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU

    I agree totally with the above posting. I think it is the hospital administrators responsibility to hire a ratio of nurses equal to their clientèle. I am a black nurse (new grad), and I have just accepted a position in a level II NICU. I know that I...

13. I am officially done!! On my way to nicu!

    tanaynicole replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU

    :balloons: CONGRADULATIONS :balloons: I plan to be where you are soon. I just completed my NICU preceptorship, and will be working there as soon as a position is available. Exams done, graduation is on the 26th.... WE'RE ON OUR WAY!!! :monkeydance: ...

14. new grad wanting nicu

    tanaynicole replied to rnin1206's topic in NICU

    I don't think the nursing program has anything to do with it. I'm a new grad in the same position, and here's my recommendation to you. When it is time for you to arrange your preceptorship, try to get placement in the NICU you are interested in wo...

15. Persistance paid off!!

    tanaynicole replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: [color=deepskyblue]congradulations!!!! :smiley_aa