dijaqrn

dijaqrn

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  1. New RN Grad wanting to move to San Fernando Valley

    dijaqrn replied to EzraRn's topic in California Nursing

    Olive View Med Center in Sylmar is an LA County facility with new grad programs in med surg, critical care, L&D and NICU. Take your NCLEX first and good luck! You can apply online once you have...

  2. RN to BSN online

    dijaqrn replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I applied to Ft. Hays this week, they are reviewing their tuition, any idea what kind of increase they're looking at? I love that it's all online. Still requires the sciences and stats etc. but their...

  3. Time Commitment during Grossmont Nursing School

    dijaqrn replied to sdmommie's topic in California Nursing

    FYI, Grossmont used to have a preschool and there was also a state funded preschool in La Mesa that alot of students took their children to. Even if you don't qualify for financial assistance,...

  4. So-Cal Folks, pls. help me decide which school

    dijaqrn replied to vivasmom's topic in California Nursing

    Remember that the requirement that your sciences be within the last 5 years is a universal one. LA County has a great program and the clinical experience you get is unsurpassed! It is very hard work,...

  5. 100% dosage calculations?

    dijaqrn replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Students

    Dosage calculations are eigth grade math; simple ratio and proportions. As an LVN or RN you are literally holding that patients life in your hands when you give meds!!! A Heparin calculation error can...

  6. So-Cal Folks, pls. help me decide which school

    dijaqrn replied to vivasmom's topic in California Nursing

    I don't think accredidation is an issue when applying to an ADN program, just make sure for your BSN the program is accredited. Go to the school(assuming academic equivalence) that is most convienent...

  7. King Demise

    dijaqrn posted a topic in California Nursing

    King-Harbour/King Drew is being shuttered as I type. It is a sad day for LA County, not money or the powerful supes could fix the care there. Poor

  8. Kaiser LVNs Anyone?

    dijaqrn replied to nursecrickett's topic in California Nursing

    I am a non Kaiser RN who has been with them for years as a patient. Care is bad is your generalization. Your primary MD pretty much authorizes your care and you need to interview the docs and pick the...

  9. Antelope Valley Hospital

    dijaqrn replied to FutureUSRN's topic in California Nursing

    The current wait time is less than a year for AVC if your prereqs are done. The dean is great but it's a tough program.. The west side of Palmdale isn't bad at all. AVH has a new CEO who wants to...

  10. Single Mom looking for good LVN school

    dijaqrn replied to pinksky's topic in California Nursing

    There is a public adult school in the Valley with an excellent reputation. I have friends that went there. Wait was less than a year. Do you have any clerical skills? If so take a med terminology...

  11. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    dijaqrn replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ambulatory care center urgent care. It can get to be only a step down from ER at times. You need CPR, ACLS, PALS , IV and critical thinking skills for this job. I do think all nurses...

  12. Rules for the ER (long)

    dijaqrn replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    If you come to the county urgent care clinic with chest pain since Saturday and it's Tuesday morning but you didn't go to the local hospital because of the bill; news flash....after your aspirin and...

  13. 265?s anyone pass with that?

    dijaqrn replied to mdavis2278's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats new

  14. my love of nursing is gone...husband died of medical mistake

    dijaqrn replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in California Nursing

    I have thought about you frequently although I didn't post before.... am glad you were able to get some work but you don't say what county you're in. LA County has some Public Health Nurses that work...

  15. Public sector nursing in Arizona

    dijaqrn replied to dijaqrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Is Maricpopa a good place to work aside from bonuses? Health care and salary are important....

  16. anyone here NOT take an NCLEX review class and still passed? how did you do it?

    dijaqrn replied to Liz21's topic in General Nursing

    I used Exam Cram and did all of the questions. Also had a few Kaplan questions from the internet and Saunders. Do the questions from the CD and find the rationale for what you miss. The NCLEX is...

  17. I took My NCLEX,Monday Afternoon.......

    dijaqrn replied to cpsalday's topic in California Nursing

    I had a friend last year who was able to call the DOJ and get her prints released on the same day that she called and someone did tell her she could forget studying anymore. She was on the website the...

  18. Antelope Valley Hospital

    dijaqrn replied to FutureUSRN's topic in California Nursing

    Tehachapi is beautiful, my in laws have a nice home there however the cost of living is NOT low, K-Mart is their only department store, and most people go to Lancaster or Bakersfield for their medical...

  19. Antelope Valley Hospital

    dijaqrn replied to FutureUSRN's topic in California Nursing

    I live in the Antelope Valley and have never heard anything bad about the Antelope Valley College nursing program. I have heard that it is tough and I know they have jobs waiting when they're done....

  20. I took My NCLEX,Monday Afternoon.......

    dijaqrn replied to cpsalday's topic in California Nursing

    Sit back and enjoy the holiday! The Ca BRN is very slow at this time of year. If they have your fingerprint clearance and transcripts you'll have your license by Friday. If you just graduated they may...

  21. 265 and passed!!

    dijaqrn replied to LisalouRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats and Good luck:nurse: :smiletea:

  22. New RN, Is my license in jeopardy??

    dijaqrn replied to emeraldbutterfly,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What state are you in? This is unsafe and accepting this type of assignment is what gets nurses in trouble! Contact your union or find a better i.e. safer

  23. "As long as we all get a 'C'..." HMMM?!?!?

    dijaqrn replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are many nurses who got C's in Chem. It is no longer good enough. The schools only want highly qualified students and besides being a science pre-req; that C will bring your GPA down. Many...

  24. Nclex-rn- 6/18/07

    dijaqrn replied to RNinJune2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!!!! If you re-read your post test e-mail you'll notice that you got higher level questions which is always a good sign!!! For those of you still waiting, good luck! If you're in...

  25. Northridge hospital medical center

    dijaqrn replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    I hear wonderful things about Northridge, I have a friend who has worked there a long time. It's a well reputed San Fernando Valley Hospital. Lots of trama and GSW's if you're into