NorCalRN2011

NorCalRN2011 specializes in Cardiac.

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1. Peds ATI Next Week ... HELP!!!!

   NorCalRN2011 replied to NurseB_'s topic in Student Assist

   Focus on the developmental milestones, know what age certain reflexes go away (moro reflex, pincer grasp, babinski reflex, etc). Also, know things like what is expected of a 6 month old vs 9 month old, etc. Good luck!

2. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

   NorCalRN2011 replied to RN671's topic in California

   Yup. 10 mins from my house in San Francisco!

3. Pearson Vue Trick Works!!!

   NorCalRN2011 replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in NCLEX

   Exact same as me. I passed and so did you!!! I had over 20 SATA and guessed on everything. Thought I failed in 75 but got the good pop up.

4. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

   NorCalRN2011 replied to RN671's topic in California

   About a week ago

5. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

   NorCalRN2011 replied to RN671's topic in California

   I got my portfolio mailed back but never got a rejection letter. Maybe that was my informal rejection.

6. A little "pick me up" for students and new grads

   NorCalRN2011 replied to MICUBSNRN's topic in New Nurse

   Beautifully put. Congrats on being halfway done with your orientation! I start as a new grad on a cardiac unit next month. Nervous!

7. New job if I pass the math test!

   NorCalRN2011 replied to crazykate's topic in General Nursing

   I think that these are normal feelings to have before you start a new job. You are going to be fine!! Just curious, were you hired into the versant residency program starting in August?

8. I can't believe it!!!!

   NorCalRN2011 replied to NorCalRN2011's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for offering to give me advice!! Yeah I did my preceptorship in the same cardiac unit so I know it's going to be really stressful! What kind of tips do you have? My private messages don't work. Thanks!!!!

9. I can't believe it!!!!

   NorCalRN2011 replied to NorCalRN2011's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Michelle, Sorry my private messages don't work. I haven't done nights but I've always been a night person. I usually don't get tired until around 3-4am and can sleep in very late. I'm the kind of person who can sleep through earthquakes LOL. Night...

10. I can't believe it!!!!

    NorCalRN2011 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I passed the NCLEX and I start my job as a cardiac night nurse in August!!!! :heartbeat I thought I had failed the NCLEX and never imagined being offered a local job! I was prepared to move across the country and take the NCLEX a few times if I had t...

11. Pearson Vue Trick Works!!!

    NorCalRN2011 replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in NCLEX

    I felt the same way!! I thought I did so bad that it shut off at 75. The Pearson vue trick works!! Let me know what happens!

12. Pearson Vue Trick Works!!!

    NorCalRN2011 replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in NCLEX

    It works!!! I PASSED!!!!!!! My friend and I both took the NCLEX on Tuesday and it stopped at 75 questions. We were both crying because we were sure we failed. We tried the Pearson Vue Trick as soon as we got home and both got the good pop-up!! Three ...

13. New Grad RN- Nervous about Neuro ICU Preceptorship

    NorCalRN2011 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Neuro

    Congrats on your job! You will be great!!!!

14. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

    NorCalRN2011 replied to RN671's topic in California

    I wasn't asked about shock or given a drug calc either. I was asked about digoxin and lasix though

15. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

    NorCalRN2011 replied to RN671's topic in California

    It was crazy day for. Flew in to LA this morning, had my 20 minute interview and now I'm back at the airport. Good luck to everyone!