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  1. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    omg, ACE Tac-Tic, you hit the nail on the head! I graduated in 2009 & boy, when speaking with other RNs that went elsewhere, we get such a different experience but in all reality, I believe that...

  2. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    I was accepted into County 3 weeks before school started! They do take their time getting back to you, but really, it is a most amazing programme. Good luck you guys, I'll keep my fingers

  3. The Patient I Failed

    landesmummy replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear NerdtoNurse? You have touched so many of us. I tell people regularly about your story & thanks to you, I finally made my will. I am a newer grad nurse & I will never forget what you...

  4. Working for the County of Los Angeles-Advice

    landesmummy replied to peaceful's topic in California Nursing

    no you cannot use a

  5. Red Cross Nursing

    landesmummy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have just been informed that I got a real job! It is for the American Red Cross. Does anyone have any experience in this field? Does it lead into other fields? I am to be a Charge/Float RN. I...

  6. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    landesmummy replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I forgot to mention, get to know your staff and work with them. And don't forget to say thank you for a job well done. The CNAs & some of the LVNs never got to hear a thank you and by doing so,...

  7. Just sign for it

    landesmummy replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    Keep staying strong and doing whats right. You have all of our support. Good luck and keep us posted on the

  8. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    landesmummy replied to Jazzythinker's topic in General Nursing

    I took that chance too, as I didn't want the reference of 'she quit' but when things are wrong and your license is in jeopardy, all of our hard work will mean nothing once its taken away. The nsg sup...

  9. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    landesmummy replied to Jazzythinker's topic in General Nursing

    They will understand why when they read your duties. I have had people read it, look at me (if I'm in an interview), read again & shake their head. As tempting as it is to not list them, you have...

  10. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    landesmummy replied to Jazzythinker's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad...after getting my license I had applied everywhere & got this position through a friend of mine who lasted 4 weeks...I was a warm body & that was it. So very wrong. I loved my...

  11. Just sign for it

    landesmummy replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    HELL no honey...can you afford to kiss your license good-bye? Because you will be. You know what is morally & ethically right, your DON evidently doesn't and she doesn't care about you or your...

  12. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    landesmummy replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All I can say is good luck. I was the only RN at nights for 110 pts...heart attacks, breathing difficulties, unresponsive pts, fisty cuffs between pts, belligerent pts. If you have a crash cart, make...

  13. (LTC/Rehab) Under what circumstances would you resign?

    landesmummy replied to Jazzythinker's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. I was RN #7 since January and I had lasted there the longest...7 weeks! The lying on charting, the non-existent infection control, the lack of support, the lack of resources,...

  14. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, several of those that have graduated are currently in programmes for their bachelors as well as a couple for their masters...several of the teachers there are graduates from the school & they...

  15. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    I didn't use anything but several of my classmates said that they used the CAHSEE books for review--I believe they are the California exit exam books. Good

  16. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    The cut-off is 79...& they are now accepting smaller class sizes, we are the second last large class...the 3rd semester is about the size of ours almost 100 people & then it drops now down to...

  17. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    & yes, it does say 8 hours...all written...sigh, wish me

  18. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    I have my 8 hour comps tomorrow--the last exam between me & the NCLEX...so I will endeavour to remember to ask the office what the cut off is...but it might be on Wednesday...good luck potential...

  19. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    It is the best and it produces the best. Good luck & yes, they are finishing up letters as we speak. Hopefully you will hear in the next

  20. End of the semester laziness

    landesmummy replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Good to know its been going around for a while!! Thank you Diane, as sometimes from the more experienced nurses I've gotten 'we weren't like that when we were in nursing school' or 'I can't believe...

  21. End of the semester laziness

    landesmummy replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Right there with you all...passed my last theory class, 3 more clinical days, one 8 hour written comps, one more NCP to finish, one practise NCLEX & then graduation on Dec 16th...NCLEX in January...

  22. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    landesmummy replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    Yes every single time...so many of my pts are positive for everything and i'm not bringing unwanted visitors home to my hubby & kidlets...i don't even take vital signs w/o gloves...and yes,...

  23. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    In reply to when do letters go out? I took my entrance exam in August & didn't receive my acceptance letter until Dec.14th...& the acceptance cut-off date was Dec 17th...very scary. The office...

  24. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    If you can find a I believe its called a CAHSEE? book for the exit exam from California high schools is what some of my classmates did for practice. Make sure you sleep well, & pack some food as...

  25. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    landesmummy replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    The street where you park is Sichel, it then turns at the end to be Workman. The office has been very busy so that is why things are taking a bit longer to get out. When I applied, there were over 700...