yesdog

yesdog BSN, RN

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  1. Nursing School: Did you GAIN or LOSE weight?

    yesdog replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    I lost 30 lbs. during nursing school. I had gained the 30 lbs. over the previous year after I quit smoking (yeah!). I lost the weight by making all of my lunches and dinners for the week on Saturday....

  2. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 09

    yesdog replied to GoldenBear2's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, my girlfriend got called today. She got a job and starts July

  3. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 09

    yesdog replied to GoldenBear2's topic in California Nursing

    I think she starts in med/surg nights. I'll see what else I can find out. I posted at 1:41. I live in SoCal. :) Good luck again

  4. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Summer 09

    yesdog replied to GoldenBear2's topic in California Nursing

    Well kids, I have been watching this thread. My girlfriend just got a call today and got offered a job at Cedars! Woo Hoo! Good luck to all of

  5. Heres an idea for Pharmacology help

    yesdog replied to perfectly_4given's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK...here is my contribution. I hope this helps someone! Morphine: side-effects MORPHINE: Myosis Out of it (sedation) Respiratory depression Pneumonia (aspiration) Hypotension Infrequency...

  6. Heres an idea for Pharmacology help

    yesdog replied to perfectly_4given's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you everyone that has contributed to this thread!!!!! Drugs are my biggest fear regarding the NCLEX. I am going to learn all of your info! Thank you from the bottom of my

  7. I've failed the NCLEX RN

    yesdog replied to PLZHLP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't let failing make you feel like less of a person. Work on building your confidence before taking it again. Keep telling yourself "when I pass" not "if I pass". You can do it! Good

  8. My thoughts about NCLEX-RN (passed with 75Q)

    yesdog replied to Kiky87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much for the post!

  9. clip board with or without calculator attached...which is better?

    yesdog replied to JBGC4's topic in General Students

    No clipboard! Yuck! Germs! Use

  10. New Grad, Jobhunting has become a nightmareee

    yesdog replied to angietbb22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Find out when there are meetings for nurse leaders. In California, there is the ACNL. I think ONE/NJ is for New Jersey. Go to one of their meetings. You will be able to network with the nurse managers...

  11. Can a Nurse Specialize to Work with Individuals with Special Needs?

    yesdog replied to elb252's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you would be interested in working as a nurse in a state hospital for the severely disabled. In California I know of Fairview and Porterville. Also, some school districts have a nurse that deals...

  12. Panel Interview question

    yesdog replied to blessed_RN's topic in California Nursing

    These are questions that I used from the University of Pennsylvania website. They were almost exactly the same as the questions that they asked me in my interview. My advice is to have some...

  13. Please help me out with a delegation question

    yesdog replied to beachbutterfly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is a great question. My girlfriend just took the NCLEX and she had a bunch of questions regarding who is qualified. She also had questions asking what patient can a nurse take when floating to...

  14. UCI Medical Center New Grad Program Summer '09

    yesdog replied to yesdog's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep plugging away. I think it is medications that I am worried about the most. Did you study a set of meds? I went to get my last TB test today. I asked about...

  15. california community college prerequisites

    yesdog replied to findingmyway's topic in California Nursing

    I did my prereqs at Goldenwest College. They had a policy that if you were on the waiting list for a class one semester then you were guaranteed a spot the next semester. For one class, I didn't want...

  16. Unpaid New Grad training program...

    yesdog replied to Breezy Girl's topic in California Nursing

    I think 3 months in this economy is a small price to pay. I wish you great success. Three months will be over with before you know

  17. UCI Medical Center New Grad Program Summer '09

    yesdog replied to yesdog's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the info. May I ask...how did you go about studying for the NCLEX? I have just been doing practice questions from Saunders and I am wondering if it is enough. I am starting to doubt

  18. UCI Medical Center New Grad Program Summer '09

    yesdog replied to yesdog's topic in California Nursing

    I am glad to hear that you have heard good things about UCI. I know no one there. I went to CSUDH. I was in the MEPN program. I precepted at St. Joseph's in the MICU. I also did clinicals in the ICU...

  19. Unpaid New Grad training program...

    yesdog replied to Breezy Girl's topic in California Nursing

    The way the job market is right now, I would take it! It's only three months, and then you will have a job!

  20. UCI Medical Center New Grad Program Summer '09

    yesdog replied to yesdog's topic in California Nursing

    I couldn't believe it when I got called for an interview! I had sent my application months prior with no response. The NM said they opened up 8 new beds in the SICU and made 4 new grads. They just...

  21. UCI Medical Center New Grad Program Summer '09

    yesdog replied to yesdog's topic in California Nursing

    I will be in the SICU. I am so excited, especially seeing that so many new grads are having such a hard time finding

  22. How do I get the BRN to talk to me re: application?

    yesdog replied to Technicalglitch's topic in California Nursing

    I called five times the other day to ask a question that was not answered on the website. I got cut off every time. SO