Cal-Neva

Cal-Neva has 7 years experience and specializes in GI,Telemetry, Trauma ICU, Endoscopy.

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1. ANCC-FNP Exam- new test version 4/7/2016- PASS

   Cal-Neva replied to lwlwlwlw's topic in NP Students

   Yes! You hit it right on the nose. I primarily used Barkley Live review materials and the Leik book. I honestly have no idea how I passed because there was almost zero research and leadership information in what I reviewed. Research was huge on my te...

2. Reno/Sparks/Carson City Preceptor Needed

   Cal-Neva posted a topic in NP Students

   Good evening, I am searching for an NP or MD preceptor in the Reno/Carson City/Sparks area in Northern Nevada. I am in a Family Nurse Practitioner program, and I am in need of two Family Medicine APN/MDs and an Ob/Gyn APN or MD. Any help would be gre...

3. The Admission Process: Make Sure You Actually Say Something of Importance!

   Cal-Neva replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Safety

   Sounds like you hit the nail right on the head here. Either during their orientation no one ever sat down with them to exemplify a proper admission note, or they never took the time to learn. I can't speak for all programs, but the program that I att...

4. high school student needs all info

   Cal-Neva replied to natayjia123's topic in General Students

   This is not a requirement, and may never happen. A few years ago, I believe it was ANCC, recommended all NPs have a DNP, but there has been no push to make this a requirement, and there aren't even enough DNP programs to educate the flow of NPs. I wi...

5. We're not here for that

   Cal-Neva replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

   What a bunch of poop, both literally and figuratively. Good on you for stepping up, helping the patient, and setting an example for your classmate. I graduated with a girl who claimed "I don't do poop." We all laughed and thought to ourselves good lu...

6. Advice on snagging preceptors

   Cal-Neva replied to Cal-Neva's topic in NP Students

   Thank you! Sounds like networking and connections are the best way to find preceptors. I appreciate your feedback.

7. Advice on snagging preceptors

   Cal-Neva replied to Cal-Neva's topic in NP Students

   I really appreciate the insight. I have already started to do this at my current job and so far seems there are a couple of promising options. Thank you so much for the advice!

8. Advice on snagging preceptors

   Cal-Neva replied to Cal-Neva's topic in NP Students

   Anyone? Bueller?

9. Advice on snagging preceptors

   Cal-Neva posted a topic in NP Students

   I just started an FNP program in December, and soon I will have to start securing my own preceptors for clinicals. I have already looked at the AANP network, have been trying to utilize professional relationships and contacts, and know about contacti...

10. Failed NCLEX-RN Twice... Need help please!

    Cal-Neva replied to MrMango's topic in NCLEX

    What I remember is that yes the review helps, but the most important thing is to do questions and more questions! Find out the areas that you are weakest in and study those really hard....then do more questions! Remember, it is the answer that is mos...

11. Should I have pushed Doc for more?

    Cal-Neva replied to lovin's topic in Relations

    How could a patient be anxious when they are barely responsive??? MD attitudes like this really tan my hide. You did the right thing, and hopefully documented all of this. The only thing that might have helped is a rapid response like others have sai...

12. When Giving Report Please....

    Cal-Neva replied to lilarox's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught SBAR format in school and have used that primarily. I have felt it was a great way to organize my thoughts and made sure that I included the pertinent info. Report in ICU and Telemetry were different animals though. ICU was much more det...

13. I Just Need To Vent A Bit... Or A Lot.

    Cal-Neva replied to PCnurse88's topic in Career Support

    Gosh this sounds terrible, and I hope all your hard work culminates soon for you! The only thing that I can think of that you may have thought of but didn't mention is certifications. Try and get certifications that an employer may be looking for lik...

14. Lessons From the Super Bowl

    Cal-Neva replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    This! Admittedly you got me with Superbowl talk, but THIS! Innovative thinking and would help with nurse turnover and the costs associated with turnover. Where do I sign up?? That's great Esme12, how do you accomplish this and what does it look lik...

15. What is your best experience in nursing?

    Cal-Neva replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Rock

    Haha! Great story!