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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 test I had no I idea what to think of it". Then she...

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 stay on top of the orders while caring for critic...

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 ADN-to-BSN program. CSULB, CSULA and CSUSB I know ...

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 to do errands and nap before 2pm, then get ready fo...

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 ask!! And if I see something interesting, I jump rig...

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 suggestions or advice????? And how long of ER training/...

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 training. Im not use to caring for critical patients a...

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 new grads." Doesnt that seem short??

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 adult unit to a fast paced ob/peds/adult/acls/pals e...

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. ($13-16/hr). You are going to want to work more bec...

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 there traveling involved?? do you have to talk to th...

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 get all your prereqs done you will take the ATI t...

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 luck

Hello there. I am a new grad trying to decide if I should accept a job in the oncology unity. I originally wanted a med/surg unit or DOU but positions were not available. I have no experience in oncology and was told that it is a similar to a med/sur...

Does anyone know how long it takes for the BON to verify official transcripts when they receive it?

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

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 BRN

The file must be complete in order for them to relase any resutls. pass or fail. If it is complete and you passed, you can check the website or call to check. If you failed, you can call or wait for a letter in the mail.

WOOHOO!! another passer! CONGRATS :)

I can totally empathize. After taking that darn test alll you want to do is curl up in a little ball and cry. It really makes you feel like crap. I have been crying since i took it on thur and wont find out til next week. People tell me not to worry ...

64% on QT7 is passing!! YOU CAN DO IT! Good luck on Wed :)

GOOD LUCK!!! You are prolly taking the exam as I post this message, but Im sending luck your way :). Like what the other posts say...if you feel you are ready, do it. There is no point in studying and reviewing everything because when you take the te...

CONGRATS!!! Know I bet worring about it a few days ago sounded silly...haha. I hope when I find out that I passed, I can laugh about how silly Ive been acting too. I will find out soon enough, maybe tue or wed....

Okay, so i took the NCLEX today and have no clue what to think of it. Alot of people say that they passed with 75 questions, but I doubt that I did. I finished with 75 questions in 2 hours!!! The questions I got were alot of priority, what room would...

I definately will! I may have to wait even longer because CA takes sooooooooooo darn long