AnaBanana12

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1. Getting over the FEAR...

   AnaBanana12 posted a topic in Emergency

   I would like to hear people's experience as a new ER nurse. Were you nervous? How long did you feel comfortable?? How long did you find your "routine"?? How did you keep things organized?? How did you...

2. Need help with choosing a school.

   AnaBanana12 replied to chibiaznflipboi's topic in California Nursing

   if you go to http://rn.ca.gov it gives you a list of schools. you do not have to be an LVN to get your ADN. CSUF...i dont think has an entry level BSN program; you need to be an RN to attend, its and...

3. Need Night Shift Tips

   AnaBanana12 replied to amb123456's topic in Emergency

   Ive done night shift for 4 years and Ive learned to nap at least 3 hours before your shift, drink lots of fluids during the night and keep walking. Heres an example of my day: Day 1: I get up at 8am...

4. Night shift med/surg RN moving to day shift ER!!

   AnaBanana12 replied to AnaBanana12's topic in Emergency

   Dont worry about asking questions, I do it all the time, but never in front of a patient or even other people. Im also not afraid to look confident, but not arrogant; if I dont know how to do it..i...

5. Only 1 month of orientation !!

   AnaBanana12 replied to AnaBanana12's topic in Emergency

   The shifts are three 12 hrs a week and one week of nursing orientation (not included). The only reason why im discouraged is because other hospitals provide critical care classes and on the floor...

6. Only 1 month of orientation !!

   AnaBanana12 posted a topic in Emergency

   How long is your hospitals new hire ER orientation?? I have 2 years experience in med/surg and transferring to a new hospital in their ER. The manager says "one month for new hires, and 3 months for...

7. Night shift med/surg RN moving to day shift ER!!

   AnaBanana12 replied to AnaBanana12's topic in Emergency

   Im seeing a trend..."orientation" is the key. The hospital is giving me only 1 month of orientation. Doesnt that seem too short?? I think im just a little nervous because I come from a slow medical...

8. Night shift med/surg RN moving to day shift ER!!

   AnaBanana12 posted a topic in Emergency

   I have two years of experience working nights on a med/surg floor. The reason why I decided to do ER is because I want the experience and I feel as though I am not learning much on my floor. Any...

9. I'm 17 and I need some advice! please!

   AnaBanana12 replied to Nati213's topic in California Nursing

   Ive known alot of nurses that went to the LVN route at the age of 17, and are still LVNs. They way i see it, by the time are an LVN, say at the age of 18-19, you will be making good $$ for your age....

10. Typical day for a LNC

    AnaBanana12 posted a topic in Legal

    Hi, Ive been thinking about becoming a LNC and I was wondering what a typical work day is. Example: is it a M-F 9-5 job? at home or office? how many cases per week? is there alot of research? is...

11. Cal State Los Angeles?

    AnaBanana12 replied to lisacp75's topic in California Nursing

    When I applied in fall 2002 and i dont remember waiting long. They only accept every fall quarter and I got in the fall 2003. Im not sure if there is a wait list now, you might have to check. When you...

12. Cal State Los Angeles?

    AnaBanana12 replied to lisacp75's topic in California Nursing

    I just graduated from CSULA. Its a great school, but the adminstration is slow. If you are going for a BSN, a cal state is the way to go because its affordable. good

13. Unofficial results...

    AnaBanana12 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay. So I called the BON to check the status of my trascripts. The lady said that it has not been received and asked how I felt about the test. I told her "at first I felt confident, then after the...

14. I Passed!!!!!!!

    AnaBanana12 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I left you a message already, but.........CONGRATS!!!!!

15. Feeling hopeless- ended on Q 75

    AnaBanana12 replied to eimaj's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Im from CA, but took my boards on 7/13 and no answer. My classmate took the test 6/29 and her name didnt show up until now. So, if ur name is not there by mon or tue, call the