CityKat BSN, RN

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  1. CityKat

    Is the nursing shortage over in the Bay Area?

    CityKat replied to PedsRN1975's topic in California Nursing

    Yeh, it is true, there area jobs. But they are far, few and in between and you have to be just what they're looking for. I have an excellent resume, I have excellent references and I finished a...
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    Is the nursing shortage over in the Bay Area?

    CityKat replied to PedsRN1975's topic in California Nursing

    I've been searching for a job for close to a year now. I was employed here and moved 3000 miles away from NYC to work here. I failed the boards one week before finishing my orientation and working...
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    The Power of Positive Thought

    CityKat replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    No no, it was not my intent and I apologize, but it is difficult to explain the law of attraction when I am NOT an expert on it. But I believe it and I've seen it work daily in my life. When dealing...
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    The Power of Positive Thought

    CityKat replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a "Universal Law", called The Law of Attraction. This law is working constantly with everyone and everything at every single second through time. It talks about what you think is what you...
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    Life and jobs in San Francisco

    CityKat replied to krazykev's topic in California Nursing

    New graduate programs in the bay area are MORE competitive than anywhere else. People believe that because we start out with a higher hourly pay, they will make more money. So, they come to...
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    Life and jobs in San Francisco

    CityKat replied to krazykev's topic in California Nursing

    That's hilarious. The "non-brand" neighborhoods? I've lived in SF for a total of 9 years and I've never heard that:) I live in Hayes Valley, so I guess I live in a brand name hood. It still gets...
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    Life and jobs in San Francisco

    CityKat replied to krazykev's topic in California Nursing

    Actually, the public transportation isn't all that here in the city. I used to be an avid rider of the muni and bart. BART is very pricey and it stops at midnight. Muni is cheap and good, but...
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    R.N. pay scale for Colorado

    CityKat replied to dalvnjjh's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You get paid far better in Ca and they have a very strict nurse to patient ratio. However, the cost of living is far greater. I've called the hospitals in CS and Denver and most of their new...
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    help! how to succeed in passing the nclex RN exam

    CityKat replied to precious0782's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there, her test plan is in this forum up at the top. It's ONLY part one of her test plan b/c she asks that you follow it fully and without any changing. Here you go:)...
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    Mental Illness post Iraq

    CityKat replied to sherylchaynes's topic in General Nursing

    This is awful! I'm so sorry...The reaction you're getting from someone in government is not surprising. My uncle fought in the Vietnam war and was exposed to agent orange. He has degenerative...
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    Getting CA license, went to school in another state

    CityKat replied to Conejita's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne is right! It would have been FAR EASIER for me to sit and get my NY state license before coming to Ca, but the hospital who hired me, wanted me to be out to start in the training program less...
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    Thoughts on CO?

    CityKat replied to MovingRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I was raised in Colorado Springs and would love to go back. However, I have reasons I stay on either the east or the west coast. I don't fit in with the conservative and highly religious areas. The...
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    Getting CA license, went to school in another state

    CityKat replied to Conejita's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your ATT comes from Pearson AFTER you pay the $200 for the registration. You pay and then they will send you the ATT and THEN you can register a test date. Good
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    Getting CA license, went to school in another state

    CityKat replied to Conejita's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I came from NY and had the biggest hassle getting my license here. Let me tell you ways to AVOID the things I ran into. First, MAKE SURE your finger print card is hard copy and DO NOT allow them to...
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    Somethings very wrong here..

    CityKat replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, I'm surprised your nursing school taught you SAFETY first. It is ALWAYS ABC's and then safety next. If you get a question like that, the OBVIOUS answer is going to be safety since he is in the...
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    I finally passed 6th time

    CityKat replied to mimidragon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations rn!!!! happy to hear you didn't give up:):) it's really not a big deal, but a huge deal that you kept on and persevered through!!
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    I guess third times the charm

    CityKat replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You MUST know about the "law of attraction"!! If you don't, you should read the book/see the movie, "The Secret". It's really amazing and it
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    I guess third times the charm

    CityKat replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NO BIG DEAL!! So you failed 2 times?! So did I! I took it three times. First time I got food poisoning the night before (I think it was that) and I took it anyway. 90 questions, FAILED. I failed...
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    Saunders

    CityKat replied to macgyver16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wouldn't say that Saunders "sucks" actually. You're right about it being an excellent review book. The newest edition (8th), is actually a GREAT book. It's great for quick reference. As far as...
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    My New Job "proffesional Rn-NCLEX" taker.

    CityKat replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the exam on Monday and I didn't find out until Friday morning that I passed. Remain
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    NCLEX-Rn for NY state

    CityKat replied to nclexear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You need to do far more than 300 questions to be fully prepared for the national exam. If you talk to most professors, they will say do a minimum of 3000 questions before taking the exam. Some...
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    help! how to succeed in passing the nclex RN exam

    CityKat replied to precious0782's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had a tough time passing the exam and I can only tell you what I have learned through all of my struggles. Maybe it will work for you. First of all, I am a complete stress case when it comes to...
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    Recieved my yellow envelope today!!!!

    CityKat replied to missmykids's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did Suzannes plan and it worked for me:) I know how you're feeling and it's ok. You'll pass it. The only piece of advice I can give you is to read every single rationale and strategy and really...
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    Ive done everything I can do..2morrow is the day (again)

    CityKat replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You will pass:) You did a lot. Just really focus on what the question is ASKING and DON'T READ INTO IT OR ANALYZE it. I'll be thinking about you. Good luck, drink some tension tea, it did me so...
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    i took the nclex yesterday ..265 questions!!

    CityKat replied to airhead's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    See! And you were worried! I know, it is natural to worry and especially having 265 questions!!