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  1. UCSF Children's and Children's Hospital of Oakland

    icesk8ie posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I was wondering if anyone had any feedback on either one of these hospitals. I am looking to apply at them as a new grad when I graduate in May. Thanks in advance!

  2. What to Expect

    icesk8ie replied to scalpel179's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for your insight on the NCLEX. I just have a question. Did you take the Kaplan review course, or did you just pick up the book? I am debating on whether or not I am going to spend...

  3. patient lingo...

    icesk8ie replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    I once read in a chart that someone had administered "Persocid" for pain. We were trying to figure out if he meant Percoset or Pepcid!! :roll Of course, this is the guy who says that he wants to be...

  4. Schools

    icesk8ie replied to RN Zeke's topic in California Nursing

    My school has a long waiting list (ADN program in So. Cal), but, if you have all your pre-reqs done, you can get in relatively fast. I only spent one semester on my waiting list. PM me if you want...

  5. Premie vs. "Miscarriage"

    icesk8ie replied to acuteobrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am really not the expert on this subject, but I am in my Women's Rotation right now. We have been taught that the age of viability is 20 weeks gestational age, even though I believe it is very rare...

  6. Nclex Results From Calif. Brn

    icesk8ie replied to TLS's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I have yet to take the NCLEX, but I was wondering where they post the results for future reference.

  7. Care Plan Hell

    icesk8ie replied to kimtab's topic in General Students

    I'm not too happy about care plans. I understand why the instructors want us to do them, but I feel, and some of the staff nurses I've talked to feel, like we are required to do way too much, at...

  8. Birth Control--Ortho patch

    icesk8ie replied to HISSYTHECAT's topic in General Nursing

    I use it and I love it! I was so bad about taking my pill the same time every day, so this is really good. I haven't had any problems with it sticking, except that it starts looking like a dirty old...

  9. ?? about Care plan/ Fun Clinical today!

    icesk8ie replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    When I write a pain diagnosis it goes something like this: Acute pain R/T tissue trauma secondary to car accident AEB rating pain scale 5/10 and guarding. Goal: Pt. will relate effective pain relief...

  10. Why are nursing students so completely disrepected?

    icesk8ie replied to agent's topic in General Students

    In my 2 1/2 semesters of nursing school, I have seen both sides of the spectrum. This semester has been on the good side of the spectrum. My instructor trusts me, and therefore, I am quite...

  11. Anyone work for Sutter Health?

    icesk8ie replied to icesk8ie's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response Athlein. I guess I should have been more specific :). I am interested in the hospitals in the East Bay Area and San Francisco, particularly Alta Bates Medical Center and...