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1. Jimmy Kimmel Thanks Nurses Who Saved His Infant Son's Life

   achurley replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   It's so refreshing to see a grown man vulnerable, crying & open to sharing his personal story....also, going above and beyond calling out the healthcare persons/teams by name who made a difference in such an broad open forum when he could have us...

2. How to Nab those Nursing Scholarships $$

   achurley replied to achurley's topic in General Students

   WOW, congrats!! I'm so thrilled for you - that is amazing.

3. Need advice: 1mo into NG program, want to seek another job

   achurley replied to sepulveda's topic in Career Support

   I think that it would be wise to finish out your New Grad orientation and do your best to make the most of the first year on your unit of hire. If it is true that your hospital system has opportunities in the Pediatric clinic, where your goal is to e...

4. Advice for student looking to become a peds nurse after graduation.

   achurley replied to saradista's topic in General Students

   It sounds as though you are on the right track and making many of the important moves to become a Pediatric nurse. I also did my Pediatric rotation at my hospital of interest, my nursing instructor who also worked there wrote me a very nice letter of...

5. Done at 75. How long do we wait for results in California?

   achurley replied to Nsls007's topic in NCLEX

   @RningOnFumes Yes, your school will take care of this "Conferred degree" but it doesn't happen until after you have finished the nursing program. They send preliminary transcripts with your coursework to date, so that your application, backgroud, etc...

6. Done at 75. How long do we wait for results in California?

   achurley replied to Nsls007's topic in NCLEX

   I took my NCLEX-RN in CA on 6/28 as well and have not seen anything up on the Breeze either, so I feel your frustration in this waiting process when other candidates can find out in 48 hours. My exam shut off at 75 and after 24 hrs I did the PV trick...

7. Low score on ATI predictor

   achurley replied to NervousNelly64's topic in General Students

   Buy the 30 day access to Uworld. The layout, look and feel is very similar to NCLEX - you can do a 30 question demo on their website for free and also use the phone app to answer questions while you are on the go and don't have access to a desktop. U...

8. New CNA Hating Life- Will it get better?

   achurley replied to team_nurse's topic in CNA/MA

   After the 2 months or 90 days maybe, can you talk to your hospital manager about going per diem? You may loose benefits but you can have more control and flexibility with your schedule while keeping your status as an internal candidate.

9. What to study if no Kaplan or Uworld

   achurley replied to canijustbeanRNplz's topic in NCLEX

   I found Kaplan and Saunders NCLEX study books at the public library. Although, as many users have already stated, Uworld is the bomb.

10. Reading nursing textbooks

    achurley replied to Mr.Lollercoastr's topic in General Students

    You can start by searching under the Topic 'Nursing Student' and further under 'Study Tips for Students'. This will surely get you a few good hits. Otherwise, I wrote an article here https://allnurses.com/nursing-study-tips/from-one-student-1020425.h...

11. Summer 2016 Rady Children's New Grad RN Residency

    achurley replied to selizabeth01's topic in General Nursing

    @selizabeth01 Thank you for starting this thread and I am so sorry to hear about your disappointing experience ... It sounds so frustrating and heartbreaking. I truly hope and wish the best for you though! I was hoping that there are others out there...

12. Csusm absn fall 2016

    achurley replied to Apekshyat's topic in School Programs

    You can also add the Facebook group named CSUSM Nursing Marketplace - these are current and former students selling used and cheap textbooks, barely worn labcoats, etc.etc.

13. Pre-Requisite Help!

    achurley replied to micahg714's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi there, You will want to start by visiting a guidance counselor at your school. They will have a good idea of the classes you need and help you create a solid plan. After that, cross check that the classes they suggest meet all the requirements fo...

14. Are there part time positions available for patient care technicians?

    achurley replied to Cheystarr2010's topic in Student Assist

    Hi Cheystarr2010, Not only are part-time PCT positions but there are also per diem positions (which provide even greater flexibility but usually no benefits). In my opinion, it is worth it. My story: I was working full time as a Medical Assitant when...

15. From One Student To Another - Student Tips

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in Share Tips

    @ Bearsbart I'm SO happy that the article helped you temporarily realign your perspective and remember your 'why'. The wild physical and emotional ride will shake you to the core but you will be so proud when you have faced the hardest challenges an...