Californiadreamer

Californiadreamer has 4 years experience and specializes in ICU and agency (per diem).

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1. Lidocaine topicalization?

   Californiadreamer posted a topic in CRNA

   Can anyone tell me about using lidocaine prior to routine tracheal intubation?? It is a technique I am not familiar as I am from the UK and I have only seen it done by a few anesthetists. How common is it? Why do people do it as the patient has usual...

2. How long should I wait before contacting?

   Californiadreamer posted a topic in International

   At the beginning of December I applied for some vacancies with a top Vancouver health authority. I had a prescreening telephone interview on the 17th December that went very well. So well that she said that the manager at the hospital would be very h...

3. Computer Shut Down After 75 Questions

   Californiadreamer replied to DIVARN82's topic in NCLEX

   Although it might not mean much as it could be 50-50 but my computer shut off at 75 and I passed. I too felt that I had failed. Keep your chin up and prepare for each possibility - but don't start studying again. Put the books away and enjoy not stu...

4. Priority Dates??

   Californiadreamer posted a topic in International

   I am new to all of this Visa stuff. I've had my head burried in NCLEX books since the beggining of the year. The Visa bulletin states that no one is getting issued a Visa with a priority date after Aug 2002. How come I have read posts on this forum o...

5. Where to report home phone error in Pearsonvue registration?

   Californiadreamer replied to adyhottie's topic in International

   They did this to me too and I actually had to book my appointment over the phone so I asked the guy and he said not to worry as it is a fault and does it to a lot of people. It was left as it was +99999999999 or something and I had my appointment, ch...

6. How many got only 75 questions?

   Californiadreamer replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX

   Computer stopped at 75. Felt sick. Cried all day. Depressed for 2 weeks. Convinced I'd failed. Just found out that I'd PASSED. Hope for everyone!!

7. 3 weeks to wait, do I keep studying?

   Californiadreamer replied to Californiadreamer's topic in NCLEX

   I passed!! I can't believe it! California here I come!! Just as well I didn't keep studying!! :balloons::balloons:

8. Will hypothyroidism stop me getting a Visa for the US?

   Californiadreamer replied to Californiadreamer's topic in International

   I do love Edinburgh!! This is home. I have lived here all my life and I will return. Maybe it is just the old saying, 'the grass is always greener on the other side' (of the Altlantic). Thanks for the luck though, I'll need it!!!

9. Will hypothyroidism stop me getting a Visa for the US?

   Californiadreamer posted a topic in International

   Hello, Can anyone help? I have mild hypothoidism and am only on 25mcg's thyroxine daily. Other that that I am a healthy 24 yer old. What is the medical for and will this stop me passing? Will it affect health insurance in the states? Will it cost mor...

10. California Test-taker Failed 3rd Time - OPTIONS PLEASE!!!

    Californiadreamer replied to nervous_cat's topic in NCLEX

    Keep your head up! It's still not over. The exam is the same in all states and countries. It is the same pool of questions and the questions are only given to you based on your previous answer. I only sat mine last week for the first time and thank...

11. How many got only 75 questions?

    Californiadreamer replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX

    Well done Pisceanbabe74!!!! You can chuck those books out now!!!!

12. Feeling so burned out

    Californiadreamer replied to TxPonyChic's topic in NCLEX

    You are not alone! The NCLEX sucks. But the career that you will have when you come out at the end will make all the tears, debt and stress worth it.

13. 3 weeks to wait, do I keep studying?

    Californiadreamer replied to Californiadreamer's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks but it looks like I'll be a California dreamer for a long time!!

14. 3 weeks to wait, do I keep studying?

    Californiadreamer replied to Californiadreamer's topic in NCLEX

    You've made a good point Dijmart and I do agree with you but where I live, Edinburgh, we can sell our 2 bed flat and buy a 1-2 bed apartment with a pool, gym, balcony and an outside area. There are some beautiful National parks, beaches and most of a...

15. 3 weeks to wait, do I keep studying?

    Californiadreamer replied to Californiadreamer's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks Silverdragon102, A 4 week wait after waiting 16 weeks for my eligibility. It's just as well that I don't have an employer standing by. Including the Visa, it could now take 2+ years. Is it worth it? I hope so.