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  1. What to do for the big day on 7/11?!?

    norcalRNstudent replied to Amxixi29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I finished, got 75 questions. I'm trying to tell myself that is a good thing, that if I was going to fail, it would have taken me longer. I can't believe I'm going to have to wait two days for...

  2. What to do for the big day on 7/11?!?

    norcalRNstudent replied to Amxixi29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just wanted to wish you (well, us) good luck tomorrow. I'm testing at 12:15. I've got similar Kaplan scores, and am just keeping my fingers crossed. I'm nervous as he**, but I think we'll do fine....

  3. Unhappy with Liberal Arts Degree

    norcalRNstudent replied to startingoveragain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there, and be greatful to have supportive parents, and to be rid of a loser husband. With a BA already, many schools offer either a 1 yr to 18 month accelerated BSN, or a 2-3 year accelerated...

  4. The 'wished-I-knew' before entering into my program...

    norcalRNstudent replied to jitterbugg's topic in General Nursing

    Learn Spanish. I already knew quite a bit, but the Conversational Medical Spanish class was SO helpful. Also, if you plan on working through school, work your butt off right now to establish a solid...

  5. NCLEX results for California??

    norcalRNstudent replied to angiebaby2's topic in California Nursing

    Go to the CA BRN website, and there is a feature to check for RN Licenses. Keep entering your name every day till it show up with RN next to it! I've heard it usually takes 2 days-1 week. Good...

  6. Job Discrimnation !

    norcalRNstudent replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I think regardless of god or the "F" word, telling your potential employer that you can't socialize with others and instead spend time hiding out in your car to be a big red flag. In interviews,...

  7. How long did it take for you to get your RN?...

    norcalRNstudent replied to Butterfly23's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BA, but no previous science background. It took me 2 semesters to get all pre-req's done (my school also has waitlists for A & P, and Micro). 1.5 years on the waiting list, and 2 years of...

  8. Anyone sporting a beard?

    norcalRNstudent replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    IMHO, a short, close cropped beard can look nice, while a big bushy beard makes you look like you just crawled out of the woods. REGARDLESS of that, I've been told that you cannot get a proper fit on...

  9. How hard to find a RN position in Bay area?

    norcalRNstudent replied to John123's topic in California Nursing

    John, I know that the BART starts in Freemont, but I'm not too familiar with the stops it makes...you can check out http://www.bart.gov to see the stops and connections- it has a feature that you can...

  10. Waiting lists in CA

    norcalRNstudent replied to salsaking's topic in California Nursing

    MPC has no wait list because they pick the 50 most qualified each year, based on a point system that gives priority to Monterey county

  11. night shift and dogs

    norcalRNstudent replied to adnstudent2007's topic in General Nursing

    could you get a doggie door? maybe hire a dog walker/trusted neighborhood kid to come over and let them in and out once or

  12. Nursing Floors... Dumb Question

    norcalRNstudent replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    also Telemetry- like med-surg, but with patients that require constant cardiac monitoring MICU- medical ICU SICU- surgical ICU PICU- Pediatric ICU TICU- Trauma ICU NICU- Neonatal

  13. Nurse Patient Ratio??????

    norcalRNstudent replied to nurseshrek's topic in California Nursing

    To my knowledge, there is none- state mandated ratios apply only to hospital

  14. Tall Girl Scrubs

    norcalRNstudent replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not that tall (5'6"), but I find scrubs to often be short on me. I love urbane scrubs, the regular length fits me, but they do come in tall, which I believe has a 33" or 34"

  15. Need help with a gift for my wife graduating nursing school

    norcalRNstudent replied to retrvrman's topic in General Nursing

    A gift certificate to buy some new scrubs would be great, most nursing school scrubs are pretty dorky, a gift certificate for a massage (cause nurses backs are always killing them), a watch would be...

  16. Travel Assignment To Monterey

    norcalRNstudent replied to MidwifeMom's topic in California Nursing

    If your assignment is at CHOMP, I believe they start a bit higher than that, more like $35 or

  17. New Grad Resume HELP!!!

    norcalRNstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please, let me know what you think... Should previous employment information be given on a resume, even if it is not healthcare related? I.E., I worked as a waitress for 6 years at the same job, and...

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

    norcalRNstudent replied to Nati213's topic in California Nursing

    You'll have a bunch of other classes that you need to get your degree, so first focus on the pre-req's for application to nursing, then, while you're on the wait list, take all the other classes-it's...

  19. I must be getting old: A rant

    norcalRNstudent replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not old either, but my BIGGEST peeve is bra straps. Yes, I grew up when Madonna was cool too, an I can even see how occasionally a black bra strap peeking out of a top when you are TRYING to be...

  20. Partial Birth Abortions--NOT an abortion debate

    norcalRNstudent replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    While I'm sure we all agree that this is an awful procedure (regardless of your thoughts as to whether it should be legal or not), I'm pretty sure that info from a site like "priestsforlife" that...

  21. Monterey Bay Information

    norcalRNstudent replied to lookingforoceanviews's topic in California Nursing

    I've done clinicals at both sites. Watsonville has a great small town feel to it, the staff was wonderful and receptive to new learners. It is a for-profit facility, run by a group out of Tenn. The...

  22. on call pay?

    norcalRNstudent replied to Pray's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not working yet, but I'm nearly positive that the going rate around here (SF Bay area) is half of your regular hourly, so around $20 an hour. Why does anyone work on call for $1.50 an hour? It...

  23. what's the average pay rate in california?

    norcalRNstudent replied to spellbound2007's topic in California Nursing

    I know that Kaiser just decided to pay all of its' norcal RN's the same, so the nurses in SF, SJ, and Sacto will all be making the same $$ within a year or so- that means great! pay in Sac, esp. with...

  24. 50 out of 100 Nursing students failed program

    norcalRNstudent replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    Sounds like your school doesn't care how many nurses they produce. No one has failed out of my program, and it is definitely not easy, the school is just supportive, and makes sure that we are well...

  25. Recovery Room Nurses Making $78.00 Hr?

    norcalRNstudent replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't doubt it too much. New Grad pay out here in the San Fran/ South bay area is in the $42/hr range, so with some extra certs and seniority, it wouldn't seem too out of place. My 3rd semester...