DontDoThat

DontDoThat

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  1. Cal State East Bay

    DontDoThat replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in California Nursing

    Last year the lowest GPA accepted was 3.8. Every year it depends on the pool of applicants. Hope that

  2. New Grad in Psych Nursing

    DontDoThat replied to barkandwag's topic in Psychiatric

    If you want to start in psych, you'll need to do your preceptorship in

  3. CSUEB clinicals

    DontDoThat replied to HopefulNurse90's topic in California Nursing

    I teach the psych rotation at Herrick. As far as I know, we've never had a student assaulted. However, it's always best to walk to your car with

  4. Cal State East Bay, anyone?

    DontDoThat replied to want2banurse35's topic in California Nursing

    I hear they have an excellent clinical instructor for the Psych rotations!

  5. How much do psych techs make vs nurses?

    DontDoThat replied to regnurse1995's topic in Psychiatric

    Where I work, in the SF Bay Area at a union hospital, RN's make around $50 and LPT's

  6. Psychiatric-Mental Health Certification

    DontDoThat replied to Deb117's topic in Psychiatric

    I took it in October. Meds, learning theories, Family therapy theories, cognitive therapy. Pretty broad based exam. Reminded me of the N-Clex, tough questions but score to pass is not

  7. Reentry Program for Nurses

    DontDoThat replied to stayathomern's topic in California Nursing

    Are there refresher programs in the SF Bay Area? I'm a Psych RN that would like to try something else in a few

  8. Male Nursing Salaries

    DontDoThat replied to cvpmvp2's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It's true that you'd earn twice as much in California, but you'll also pay twice as much for your house, so it evens out in the

  9. What kind of person???

    DontDoThat replied to bise75's topic in Psychiatric

    I call her

  10. Does size matter?

    DontDoThat replied to caffreak's topic in Psychiatric

    No, you just have to be meaner, like a Chihuahua!

  11. Male Nursing Salaries

    DontDoThat replied to cvpmvp2's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Where I live starting wage is a little over $40/hr. There is no bonus for having a member. lol But I'm still glad I have

  12. Psych nursing certification exam

    DontDoThat replied to deemideem's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm planning to do this as well. Does anyone out there have this certification? Was it worth it? Where I work it only gives you a 2% increase in pay, so most don't bother. Do potential employers...

  13. Waiting for California NCLEX Results...

    DontDoThat replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing

    If you took it last tuesday, your license will show up either today or Saturday. Good Luck! Remember, you can take it again in 6 weeks if you didn't pass - not the end of the

  14. What happens if a nurse is attacked?

    DontDoThat replied to linda2097's topic in Psychiatric

    [A way that our unit deals with it is that we always have a male staff member on each shift. I'm that male staff. Now I'm on modified duty because a patient slammed a cabinet on my foot, breaking my...

  15. Anyone took pre-reqs at Diablo Valley College

    DontDoThat replied to shelley627's topic in California Nursing

    I would highly recommend taking both Anatomy and Physiology at Contra Costa in San Pablo. Campus isn't as nice as DVC, area a little rough, but Barnes is worth the effort. Science classes are in a...

  16. Waiting for California NCLEX Results...

    DontDoThat replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing

    They update the website during the night at about 3am. I too was certain I'd failed after my test turned off after 75 questions. I was wrong - I passed! And you probably did too. If you didn't you...

  17. Starting in Psych - A Good Choice?

    DontDoThat posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a new grad in Psych. Should I have started my career in a more traditional medical setting? Is this going to hurt my chances to change specialities in the future? I already have expertise in...

  18. "New Nurses's Don't Know Anything."

    DontDoThat replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    In those situations it's probably best to focus on the feelings behind the verbal abuse, not the content. Sounds like she was afraid her son was going to experience intense pain, and her perception...

  19. Anyone know of any LVN to RN bridge programs in Northern California? Thanks^^

    DontDoThat replied to Johnny2254's topic in California Nursing

    Contra Costa College in the SF Bay Area has a 1 year program. It's a JC, cheap, and has the highest NCLEX pass rate in the area! Has a lottery system though. However, you don't have to be a...

  20. Would you marry a female MD?

    DontDoThat replied to cgun101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nah, women are bossy enough