star77

star77 MSN, RN

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  1. Stethoscope cleaning

    star77 replied to CanuckStudent's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wipe the tubing with "No-baby Wipes" (the ones that are quaternary ammonia disinfectants), and between patients, I wipe with alcohol. And I wash my hands,

  2. New Grads: How was your day today???

    star77 replied to Misslady113's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was the rockstar of my nursing school, and now I'm totally and utterly retarded. Apparently, between school and now, I've become the anti-IV starter. I come home feeling defeated, although I'm...

  3. New Grad Dilema

    star77 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in California Nursing

    In sum: Yes. That's sorta what the application process requires. Remember that an interview is a chance for you to interview them as much as they interview you. Getting a job took a lot of work on my...

  4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    star77 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it in California, and just checked for my name on "Permanent licensee verification." It popped up (yay!) Other friends have also had their names pop up about 3 days after they took the test....

  5. interview advice for new grad - PLEASE

    star77 replied to birdgardner's topic in Emergency

    I would definitely show your passion, be very up front that being an ER nurse is exactly what you want to do. On the same note, I would also be very clear that you know the difference between an...

  6. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    star77 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1.what kind of floor are you working on? emergency department. 2.where are you from? california. 3.how did you get that job?--did you have connections?, work there previously, application process,...

  7. UCSF

    star77 replied to Colo9740's topic in California Nursing

    From what I understand, they are prioritizing the UCSF MEPNs for the Acute Care positions (since that was created out of the "acute care scholarship" that we would normally have been able to apply for...

  8. Kaplan Scores and Passing NCLEX

    star77 replied to muskrats's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed with 75 questions. The actual test was considerably more difficult than the Kaplan Qbank, in my opinion, but I guess that's good... (more difficult questions = better chance of passing!). My...

  9. Question for those that passed the NCLEX and used Kaplan....

    star77 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ~first, a deep breath~ So, Kaplan did help a lot. The reminder of Safety, ABC, then Maslow's etc was awesome. Identifying Assessment vs intervention: great. ...but... I think it comes down to your...

  10. Current California waiting times???

    star77 replied to MrsRNn2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there! I took the NCLEX on the 20th, my transcripts were received on Friday, and I found my name on the Permanent Verification Site today. Hope that helps!

  11. New Grads Who Are Having Trouble Finding A Job

    star77 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes. I PM'd you. And good luck to

  12. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    star77 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Apparently rushing my transcripts was a great idea. Just looked up my name on the CA BRN this morning, and it's official: I passed. I'm gonna go hiking now.

  13. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    star77 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just found my name on the CA BRN, with those two little letters: RN :) 75 questions! I passed.

  14. New Grads Who Are Having Trouble Finding A Job

    star77 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Likewise, I'm one of the new grads who has an ED job. 1) My resume was complete, with references, in early January. 2) I've been an EMT for 10 years, and I put this and the fact that I'm bilingual...

  15. which is harder: NCLEX or HESI?

    star77 replied to the sparrow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought the NCLEX was much more difficult than the

  16. Frustrated New Grad

    star77 replied to newPsychNP's topic in Emergency

    Natalyk, I've seen some of your posts, and I totally understand how frustrating it is. Northern Cali is insanely difficult for jobs. I was a MEPN and headed to SoCal for a job (coming back up in a few...

  17. CEN

    star77 replied to GleeGum's topic in Emergency

    That was going to be my exact question. I see you're also an NREMT-P, and I worked 10 years as an EMT (not paramedic), and am just starting my ED career. Getting my CEN is a goal in the next year....

  18. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

    star77 replied to ibme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Emergency. Super super

  19. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    star77 replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    I'm starting in July. Nothing about

  20. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    star77 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ARTL, very similar to your experience. Except I won't find out for a

  21. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    star77 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My test got really hard really fast. A lot of Pharm but in context of a SATA or of a "question the order." Probably 25+ SATA, and about 10 towards the end. A few "put in this order" and tons of...

  22. NCLEX RN I had 24 SATA!!!

    star77 replied to tempus fugit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tons of SATA this morning - didn't count. I have to wait wait wait because California is not a quick result state AND our transcripts aren't into the BRN yet. 75 questions, yes!

  23. 69% on readiness test

    star77 replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the online only, and I took the readiness test yesterday. Scored in the 70s. My test is tomorrow (Sat) at 8am - which is precisely why I'm dinkin' around on allnurses tonight. :) Do I feel...

  24. ED Interview Questions?

    star77 replied to star77's topic in Emergency

    Hey Elwood- sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. You know, there were no specific questions about patient care. General "how do you handle stress" and "what experience do you have" and "why...

  25. ED Interview Questions?

    star77 posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm a newbie (EMT x 10 years) about to interview for a super super cool ED nurse job - Level 2 Trauma Center, amazing new grad program, etc. I want to rock my interview. I anticipate the usual...