clamchopz ASN

clamchopz has 4 years experience as a ASN and specializes in Emergency Room.

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   License Renewal and name change in California

   clamchopz replied to clamchopz's topic in General Nursing

   To be on the safe side, you can renew now and then change your last name afterwards. They said I could do that too. But talk to them first. Good luck!
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   License Renewal and name change in California

   clamchopz replied to clamchopz's topic in General Nursing

   They actually changed my name on time. I submitted my paperwork online & it took them about 2 weeks to process. Once that went through, I renewed my license & it was effective immediately. I did call them a few times & was able to speak...
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   License Renewal and name change in California

   clamchopz posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello my fellow nurses! I am seeking some advice. I got married a few years ago, before passing NCLEX, but never changed my name due to the fact that I wanted to establish a job first and/or wait for my California Driver's License to renew at t...
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   NCLEX 2021 went all the way up to almost 150??

   clamchopz replied to Gacedy's topic in NCLEX

   I used UWorld & went to a very extensive 3 month review course. At the time, it was in class, I beleive it's held in Zoom now. After class, I would review questions from UWorld relating to what was went over. Every night, I would review minimum 1...
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   NCLEX 2021 went all the way up to almost 150??

   clamchopz replied to Gacedy's topic in NCLEX

   Whatever the outcome is, it's not the end of the world. I passed the NCLEX on my third try. Passing is passing and I can put RN after my signature. I hope that you passed on your first try, but there is no shame in taking it again. Things work it...
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   Back to square one?

   clamchopz posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello everyone, I'm hoping to seek some advice. I graduated with my ADN in Dec 2015. I have a Bachelor in Science degree in another field. Shortly after graduating from nursing school, I got married. 4 months after my wedding, my father sudd...
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   New nurse needs advice. Might be let go at end of orientation

   clamchopz replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

   I have been in your shoes before. I thought I was doing well on orientation, and towards the end, the preceptor gave nothing but negative feedback to the managers and creating a lot of anxiety for me. The manager gave me 3 shifts to "improve," but ...
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   Is asking to switch my preceptor in this scenario rude/wrong?

   clamchopz replied to brandnewicu's topic in General Nursing

   If you feel that you can flourish with preceptor #2, then it wouldn't hurt to ask. But be sure to ask in a positive way. Say something like, "I have learned a lot from (Preceptor #1), but I heard that she might be taking off again, so I would like t...
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   Advice please? Stressing and struggling new nurse in ICU and not doing well

   clamchopz replied to lackofconfidence12's topic in General Nursing

   It does not sound terrible. It takes time to find "the right fit." Not everyone is lucky to land the ideal job first time around. And unfortunately, nurses do eat their young! We learn from every event. It is what we do with that lesson is what make...
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    Advice please? Stressing and struggling new nurse in ICU and not doing well

    clamchopz replied to lackofconfidence12's topic in General Nursing

    Just do your best. That is all you can do. It is very unfair that you received negative feedback so late into the orientation and having so many inconsistent preceptors. I can see why that is so confusing. Make sure you write down a list of events ...
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    Advice please? Stressing and struggling new nurse in ICU and not doing well

    clamchopz replied to lackofconfidence12's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that you are struggling. Never let them take your confidence away! I had a similar experience. I was hired in my dream hospital & had a bad performance review partly due to my preceptor being a "bully." I never had the option of tr...
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    Offered nights in first job but turned it down

    clamchopz replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    I was in a similar situation where I passed NCLEX 3 years after graduation. Life got in the way- I got married, my father passed away 4 months after that, and I had 2 miscarriages.... Passing 7 years after graduation is very commendable... CONGRATS!...
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    HELP! Don't know what to do.

    clamchopz replied to lucyrdgz's topic in General Nursing

    @NurseBlaq Thank you! It has been rough. I needed time to grieve & screw my head on correctly before I would be capable of caring for others. ?
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    HELP! Don't know what to do.

    clamchopz replied to lucyrdgz's topic in General Nursing

    First, since you said you haven't done anything since you have graduated, have you been cleared by the board of nursing in your state to take the NCLEX? That was something my school had helped me set up. I'm surprised that your school didn't do that...
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    Keep looking for a job or finish my BSN?

    clamchopz replied to clamchopz's topic in General Nursing

    After a few weeks of looking for a job and interviews, I've re-enrolled into my online BSN classes. I have followed up with emails and phonecalls to see if I received any offers (other than that Covid SNF) with no answers. With that, I'm assuming t...