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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...
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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
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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...
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    NCLEX 2021 went all the way up to almost 150??

    clamchopz replied to Gacedy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...
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    Back to square one?

    clamchopz posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...
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    NCLEX 2021 went all the way up to almost 150??

    clamchopz replied to Gacedy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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    Offered nights in first job but turned it down

    clamchopz replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    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...
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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...
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    Keep looking for a job or finish my BSN?

    clamchopz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, On my last post, I stated that I was in a New Grad RN program and was struggling with my preceptor. I received a lot of good advice, and I tried my best. Thank you for our advice and...
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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...
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    Massive Shortage of ICU Trained Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic: The Need for Cross Training

    clamchopz replied to simba and mufasa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    How do we get cross-trained and prepare for the unforseen when we are still looking for a job? How should I & other nurses looking for work go about
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    Massive Shortage of ICU Trained Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic: The Need for Cross Training

    clamchopz replied to simba and mufasa's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Everyone who have replied to this post have very valid points. Thank you for writing this article, and thank everyone on their input. As a new nurse, I find it very intriguing and I am more than...
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    Starting Full Time ADN program

    clamchopz replied to Futurenursetobe18's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do you know anyone who has an old syllabus? Maybe they can pass on some knowledge/tips and some reading ahead of time? Maybe you should start with the basics of fundamentals... like the first few...
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    Keep looking for a job or finish my BSN?

    clamchopz replied to clamchopz's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your encouragement and advice! I am leaning more towards finishing the BSN since I have a feeling I am not going to get into that New Grad Program into the smaller hospital. I am...
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    Recommendations for BSN Programs

    clamchopz replied to Student Nurse MN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am doing Capella's RN to BSN Flexpath program. You can take as many classes or as little since each semester is self-paced! You can finish your BSN in less than a year, less than $10,000! Look...
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    Starting Full Time ADN program

    clamchopz replied to Futurenursetobe18's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    CONGRATS! Can you obtain a syllabus to get some reading ahead of time? Youtube Videos really helped me visualize a lot of procedures and concepts that I didn't
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    NCLEX Struggle

    clamchopz replied to Amandity's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It will happen. Believe you will
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    NCLEX Struggle

    clamchopz replied to Amandity's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you! You don't have to use UWorld. Just use any questuion bank & be sure to read the rationale. If you understand the content well enough, NCLEX can ask about 1 subject in 100s of different...
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    NCLEX Struggle

    clamchopz replied to Amandity's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took KSK over a year ago, so all I have is my book. I took KSK twice. The first time around, I had a miscarriage after completing the course. I had to take a break. I decided to take KSK a second...