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knexx

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  1. VA 72/80 schedule

    knexx replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    If you guys aren't having retention and recruitment issues, they will never go for it... But go on VSSC and look up your stations retention data, that might be one way to approach it. But yes you will...

  2. VA 72/80 schedule

    knexx replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Did your manager say why? If they don't want you to incur OT then just accept CT for overages, management is usually OK with CT vs

  3. VA 72/80 schedule

    knexx replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    The way I look at is is you work 208 fewer hours per year and still get the same annual salary, effectively raising your hourly rate.. 208 hours is huge. Retirement is not affected. But everyone needs...

  4. VA 72/80 schedule

    knexx replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Well last year our ADPCS sent out an email asking for ideas to reduce burnout and improve retention. I told them about vha handbook 5011 and the 72/80 AWS. They trialed it, and now it's being rolled...

  5. VA 72/80 schedule

    knexx replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Your manager, your chief, your associate director, etc, cannot deny your FMLA

  6. Step increases every other year?!

    knexx replied to SheriffLauren's topic in Government, Military

    Checkout OPM, I believe it may be in some VA handbook as well, Nurse 2 steps have always been every other year. Maybe your HR was not following that in the

  7. California Southern University RN-BSN?

    knexx posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Has anyone ever gone through their RN-BSN program? They are WASC and recently CCNE accredited but I cannot find one review for their nursing program. If anyone has any info I'd definitely appreciate...

  8. VA 72/80 schedule

    knexx replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Been working on this at WLA VA for almost a year. Leadership says it's too expensive. As far as I know from reaching out to other VAMCs... Palo Alto, San Diego, Robley Rex in Kentucky, Atlanta,and...

  9. Gerontology certification questions

    knexx posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm all signed up to take the gerontology certification through the NFLPN. Has anybody taken the exam already? Which books did you use to study? How many questions were there? What type of...

  10. Nclex-PN /BREEZE CA,2016 plus!pvt trick february 2016

    knexx replied to izaaach23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You had to receive your ATT to schedule the exam, maybe you received it through email but hadn't noticed. You may want to call the school, and the BVNPT. I'm not sure how long the BVNPT keeps...

  11. My NCLEX Report Analysis- Advice Needed

    knexx replied to Drahcir's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just continue to study using the resources you've been using. It seems like the majority of people do well with Uworld. I only used Exam Cram and did review questions from wherever I could get them....

  12. Nclex-PN /BREEZE CA,2016 plus!pvt trick february 2016

    knexx replied to izaaach23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, Breeze and Pearson vue are separate entities and you gotta pay both. Breeze is California's licensing system and there you pay for the application/license. Pearson vue administers the exam, and...

  13. Pearson vue trick

    knexx replied to hannenurse2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what I understand, if you fail the GN license or whatever is revoked immediately. And Ive never heard of anyone going good to

  14. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    knexx replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick didn't work for you because you didn't do it. You are supposed to see the "CC card page" and enter the requested information, then hit submit. The good popup mentions "you've recently...

  15. Pearson vue trick

    knexx replied to hannenurse2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes that's the good popup. You should recheck in 24 hours as the NCLEX is graded

  16. My Total CA NCLEX Experiance. Tips, Tricks, & Time Frames

    knexx replied to LulRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I'm surprised they are working on the

  17. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    knexx replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nice, I assumed they didnt work on the

  18. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    knexx replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As of 2014, the trick involves entering credit card information and then submitting the order. The following screen should show something like "youve schedule the exam already" (passed) or take your...

  19. My Total CA NCLEX Experiance. Tips, Tricks, & Time Frames

    knexx replied to LulRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes and no.. You do have to choose ALL of the correct options for the question to be considered as answered correctly. But if the NCLEX still has content in say, Infection Control to test you on, you...

  20. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    knexx replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please post when you get your results, a lot of people from my school have taken their exam weeks ago and have not heard anything. California BRN is

  21. Pearsonvue Trick-Latest February 2016

    knexx replied to KurdapiaRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try again 24 hours after the exam because it's scored twice, but with the holiday weekend, they may not have scored it the 2nd time until

  22. Pearsonvue Trick-Latest February 2016

    knexx replied to KurdapiaRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Advanced practice schools, I.e. CRNA, will consider the number of nclex attempts for admission. Along with other factors such as GRE scores and attempts on CCRN exam. Jobs don't care nor ask, but if...

  23. Pearsonvue Trick-Latest February 2016

    knexx replied to KurdapiaRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some people end up getting charged if doing the trick within 24 hours since the test is graded twice. If you fail and end up having to retake the test, use a visa gift card with like 10 bucks when you...

  24. My Total CA NCLEX Experiance. Tips, Tricks, & Time Frames

    knexx replied to LulRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As long as you had a lot of prioritization questions, and got those correct you're fine. Knowledge questions are below the line, prioritization are at the line, and SATA are above. The line I'm...

  25. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

    knexx replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What did it say when you submitted the order? Either it takes your money(usually bad) or you get the message saying you already registered for an exam(good). The trick has changed since 2014 fyi, to...