LatanyaMay2006

LatanyaMay2006 has 6 years experience.

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1. Frustrated and seeking advice

   LatanyaMay2006 posted a topic in Career Support

   I have been a RN for going on 4 years and I have been in the medical field in some way or another for the last 10 years. I have worked at the same hospital for the last 4 years on a medical floor on the night shift. My aspirations are to transfer dow...

2. Taking good body mechanics too far?

   LatanyaMay2006 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Save your back! The patient is a 2 year old amputee, she should know how to help herself out out bed by now. We are there to help them to be discharged and go home with functional independence. I had a 60 year old patient who wanted the staff to wip...

3. Vanguard University

   LatanyaMay2006 posted a topic in California

   Just wondering if anyone had any experiences with Vanguard University in Costa Mesa? I am thinking about going there for my RN-BSN and would like to hear any stories, tips or advice from present and past students.

4. Ca RNs drawing blood?

   LatanyaMay2006 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in California

   I think the lab tech probably felt threatened when he/she found out that the nurse had drawn the blood. Last time I read, it was within our scope of practice to draw blood! "Us nurses" are glad to have lab techs come around and get a sample, but if I...

5. Interview today!

   LatanyaMay2006 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck BettyBoop01! Just think positive thoughts and take some deep breaths :)

6. Do give up your seat for a doctor?

   LatanyaMay2006 replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in General Nursing

   Where I work, we have a MD charting room and a nurses charting room. There are also plenty of computers around the nurses station for MD's. So, I would say no, I would not give up my seat for a doctor if I was in the middle of charting on my patients...

7. Need help with a decision!!

   LatanyaMay2006 replied to 6_figure_income's topic in California

   I'm sitting at work reading this post. All I can do it laugh and hope this is a JOKE!

8. CA NCLEX RN..Results,how long did you wait?

   LatanyaMay2006 replied to LatanyaMay2006's topic in NCLEX

   Oh, wow! I was fortunate enough to get my results 3 days after testing and I received my license in the mail this week. Have you tried the "trick" yet? I would also try calling the CA BRN to see if your file is complete. Good luck

9. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   LatanyaMay2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   WOW.. Your wait was short and sweet!! Does your state participate in quick results? Best of luck

10. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    LatanyaMay2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    Hi AORN, When I tried to do the "trick" I answered No for "having taken the NCLEX before even though I had taken it.I stillgot the pop up. I think it works either way. Good luck!:)

11. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    LatanyaMay2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    I just woke up and looked at CA BRN and my name and number showed up!! Its official, I am LatanyaMay2006, RN:yeah::yeah::D:D:):) The trick does work!!!! Happy Friday and Congrtats to all!!!!

12. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    LatanyaMay2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    hisssweetcheeks..We are in the same boat. I tested on 2/23/10 and my test shut off at 75 also. I had about 10 SATA's, 4 meds, lots of infection control and prioritization. I tried the trick and got the "good" pop up. Although it did decrease some of ...

13. CA NCLEX RN..Results,how long did you wait?

    LatanyaMay2006 replied to LatanyaMay2006's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks Caliotter3! Now here comes the hardest part, waiting...

14. I took my NCLEX today,,,,,

    LatanyaMay2006 replied to kemshara's topic in NCLEX

    Congrats kemshara!!!! :balloons::ancong!:

15. CA NCLEX RN..Results,how long did you wait?

    LatanyaMay2006 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi to All in California, I'm scheduled to take my test on Feb 23, 2010 and I would like to know how long did it take for you to receive your official pass/fail results? I read on ncsbn.org that one can obtain quick results in 48 hours, but from what ...