Cali2015

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1. hiring older nurses

   Cali2015 replied to KThurmond's topic in General Nursing

   I'm 54, graduated from nursing school at age 53, and work in primary care. Many of our patients are on Medicare and they seem to appreciate my maturity. The doctors in our practice have been great to work with and the MAs defer to me for clinical hel...

2. WGU BSN Program Grads Question

   Cali2015 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Western Governors

   I don't know of anyone personally but I know several people who have applied.

3. I really need a better diet...

   Cali2015 replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

   I lost 50 pounds before nursing school and gained 30 of it back during my two year ADN program. I was training for a half-marathon before school and virtually stopped exercising for the two years. I eat very healthy. In fact, my classmates used to co...

4. SCRUBS (Mailorder)

   Cali2015 replied to nurse2211's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have Amazon Prime and buy most of my scrubs and other supplies from them. Shipping is free. Returns are very easy if something doesn't fit or you don't like it.

5. Which size scrubs should I get?

   Cali2015 replied to thimba's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have the same problem. I am short in the torso and longer in the inseam. I've been wearing Cherokee and really like the fabric on the pro flex and the luxe but I have to wear the pants a little lower than intended so they clear my nursing shoes. I ...

6. Quick Results on weekends

   Cali2015 replied to ETorch89's topic in NCLEX

   I'm in Hawaii and we were all able to see results on the weekends. Good luck!

7. Evaluations

   Cali2015 replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

   We did skills labs in our first and second semesters where we were graded and had to pass or not be able to continue in school. Then in our last semester we had a skills lab for putting in an airway, administering blood products, trauma triage, and I...

8. Older student/ New nursing student

   Cali2015 replied to mihali05's topic in General Students

   I graduated from nursing school at age 53 and understand what you are saying. I was a good student but I just don't have the stamina and energy of my younger cohorts. I used my strengths such as life experience and understanding of the health issues ...

9. Older Student - And So It Begins

   Cali2015 replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Started my program at 50 years old, graduated and passed boards at 53 and I couldn't be happier! All the best to you in your journey. As one of my friends has said to me as I went through nursing school - keep your eye on the prize! It's only 5 semes...

10. I passed the nclex at 264 questions!

    Cali2015 replied to RN412's topic in NCLEX

    Breathe that sigh of relief!! And congratulations. I found the La Charity book helpful as well. Bet you're glad this is now all behind you!

11. working in a physicians office

    Cali2015 replied to Cisl4him's topic in Ambulatory

    I'm the only RN in a college health center with one APRN and I really like it. We're in the middle of flu shot season so she and I are going out into the community several times a week. Our clinic is one that does a lot of women's health and birth co...

12. Not sure if nursing if for me

    Cali2015 replied to nhunt's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I might first try to pinpoint what it actual is about the CNA work that you don't like. I would also want to know if the fear is just due to the unknown or something else. If you are in a bridge program, you'll complete your LPN/LVN year first with t...

13. I need help/advise by those who passed the Nclex RN between 2012-2014.

    Cali2015 replied to LStgo's topic in NCLEX

    After reading your post I asked myself what I would do if this was my situation. Since there is a time lapse since graduation and NCLEX, I would get the most current study materials available; Kaplan, NCSBN, La Charity, Exam Cram, Saunders, Hurst.......

14. Shoe Recommendations

    Cali2015 replied to JackNikon's topic in General Students

    I bought Cherokee nursing shoes and really like them. They come in black and white. I've used cavi wipes on them when I'm in the hospital which works fine to clean them. They are soft and comfortable on my feet but also have good support for all day ...

15. Solid NCLEX strategies

    Cali2015 replied to macrina's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I have already taken and passed my exam but several in my cohort have not. I will share this link with them. Thanks, again!