drd18 BSN, RN

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1. Phoenix AZ Pre-Nursing

   drd18 replied to birdy95's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would look in depth to the programs you are interested in- many will not accept online labs, sometimes won't accept online science courses at all! I did my sciences at Phoenix College in person and absolutely loved it though :) Try to get Professor...

2. Rady Children's PCA

   drd18 replied to picklerick's topic in Technicians

   No problem!! Yeah the title "sitter" is confusing and I personally think a little condescending to the patient, sounds like baby sitter. Haha good luck with your search and finishing out nursing school!

3. Rady Children's PCA

   drd18 replied to picklerick's topic in Technicians

   Hey! At my hospital, a sitter often has a CNA cert but does not do many of those duties. They are paid less, and are "safety techs". Work mostly with BHU, and you literally "sit" in the room with them to ensure they don't harm themselves and sometime...

4. LPN or CNA

   drd18 replied to EdVedder's topic in General Students

   Of course!! Truly any experience you can get in a hospital will be beneficial. I started as a front desk and soo many nurses and staff were eager to help me and answer any questions I had since they knew I'm about to start my program. People have gav...

5. Pre-admittance Drug Screen Concerns

   drd18 replied to AldreaFalan's topic in Western Governors

   Of course! Good luck! :)

6. Pre-admittance Drug Screen Concerns

   drd18 replied to AldreaFalan's topic in Western Governors

   Yes, this type of policy is totally normal! It will be the same when you are a working nurse as well. If there is suspicion you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a manager right then and there can march your butt down to the E.R. and have ...

7. LPN or CNA

   drd18 replied to EdVedder's topic in General Students

   ALSO, I'd like to add a bit of advice that was given to me! Someone in a similar position reminded me that it's common for real world nursing practices to vary widely from what we learn in school. So, she advised that working as a LPN while still in ...

8. LPN or CNA

   drd18 replied to EdVedder's topic in General Students

   I agree!! LPNS can not work in hospitals in my area. Internal applicants get first consideration for our new grad programs. It's common for our CNAs to transfer to the new grad program and have a great paying, acute care RN position literally right a...

9. Clinical Assignments in AZ

   drd18 replied to aasmahasann's topic in General Students

   Hey there, I did my undergrad at ASU and also looked into their nursing program, so I KNOW they suck with responding haha and they will virtually tell you NO info about the program unless you make an appointment which there is always a wait for. A c...

10. Pre-admittance Drug Screen Concerns

    drd18 replied to AldreaFalan's topic in Western Governors

    We do drug testing at my current work and as long as you have a CURRENT prescription with your name on it, regardless of the drug, you will be cleared. If admitted, remember to be extra careful throughout the program to keep up to date prescriptions ...

11. Cal State San Marcos ABSN summer 2018

    drd18 replied to Jellybeans&'s topic in School Programs

    Hey there! Since this thread is for the ABSN program, we may not have much insight on the traditional program. From what I understand the requirements are pretty different and the point system may be as well! For the ABSN program though, there's been...

12. Cal State San Marcos ABSN summer 2018

    drd18 replied to Jellybeans&'s topic in School Programs

    Hey! I'll be commuting from Oceanside as well. I work at a hospital and both instructors and students of the program have told me it isn't worth it, because you could have class 1-2 days in Temecula and then clinical 2-3 times a week in San Diego. I ...

13. CSUSM Accelerated Nursing program

    drd18 replied to carly0406's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Carly, I start the CSUSM ABSN program in June. My undergrad was from another state so I understand the confusion with transferring courses! I really recommend calling the extended learning office and asking for the contact of an advisor. Before I ...

14. Emotional support animals? FMLA for depression?

    drd18 replied to GoodNP's topic in NP

    Similar to what another poster said, the primary benefit is that these days they miss will not count as an absence for them as long as they follow the correct call-out protocol. This can be because they know they have say 2 chemo appts a month, or ca...

15. Cal State San Marcos ABSN summer 2018

    drd18 replied to Jellybeans&'s topic in School Programs

    Admitted means you are accepted!! :) all of us didn't receive a letter/email until a couple days after the admitted status change. Congratulations!!