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  1. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new-grad and just started a position at a SNF in the Bay Area. I was wondering what the nurse to patient ratio, according to state guidelines, is in California. I have been working in this...

  2. I passed, my NCLEX-RN jouney has come to an end

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out this morning that I passed the NCLEX-RN. I have been reading this forum for the past year and have read so many success stories. I am happy to finally share a success story of my own....

  3. New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My situation: -New grad RN, BSN in December 2008, 27 y/o male -No hospital (CNA,LVN) experience -Got a job in a LTC in California $30/hr -DON expects "aggressiveness" out of me and said my ratio is...

  4. New Grad RN Curious about Nurse Corps

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in Government, Military

    My situation: -New grad RN with a BSN degree -No medical/nurse experience -27 years old male, not married (but in a relationship), no kids -No military experience, background or knowledge -Wants to...

  5. Getting NCLEX-RN results in California

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone know the website to check your results. I heard you can pay to view your results online, but I do not know the website. I took my exam in California on December 23rd. The people at Pearson...

  6. First time, NCLEX-RN, 265 questions, FAILED

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I just got my results in the mail. I don't know how, since the BRN said they needed my transcripts before they can give me my results? Bottom line is I failed. My gut feeling was right, again....

  7. New Grad Dilema

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Here is my situation: -Graduated December 2008 -Active California Registered Nurse License -No experience, except from clinical rotations from the nursing program -I stay in the Northern California...

  8. New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, I need to vent. So during the middle of my 2nd day of orientation my DSD comes up to me and ask if I can come in tomorrow for a 3-11 and work on my own because someone called in sick. I said I...

  9. New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you to all responders. I just finished my second day of orientation today and it was my first day on the floor shadowing an LVN. I have to say that I was overwhelmed....even though I was...

  10. Piedmont Gardens Oakland

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to RNLola035's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW. I just responded to your message. I was gonna apply at that place but got hired at a Castro Valley location. Let me know how its

  11. Getting a math question wrong!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh my God!!! I am so upset with myself. I just took the NCLEX-RN today and it stopped at 76. I'm not worried about the number of questions I got because the postings on here convinced me that the...

  12. New Grad with no experience, starting in a LTC. HELP!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks. And your're right, I didn't mean it in that manner. I understand we all work as a team and I will do my best to act in an authoritative and respectful manner. Such a new grad(rookie) move!!!...

  13. LTC Salary for new grad RN

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was just offered a job at a SNF and they offered me $30/hr as a new grad. I do live in the Bay Area California though. But when they offered me the position, I didn't even bother asking for a rate....

  14. New Grad RN Curious about Nurse Corps

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Government, Military

    thank you very much!!!!that was very informative. sounds like there are a lot of opportunities to build leadership skills. so if i wanted to become an officer it is required that i commit to 8 years...

  15. New Grad Dilema

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

    If you plan to work in a far location, how does the interview process go? Since I'm in the Bay Area and I wanted to work in SoCal, would I have to take a trip down there just for an interview even...

  16. New Grad Dilema

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

    Are nursing homes examples of

  17. Getting a math question wrong!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You never know with this type of exam. I am not really sure if Math questions are considered "easy" questions. I think I read it somewhere on this site. Try not to assume you did not pass. I was...

  18. Getting a math question wrong!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yup. This was probably the most unusual exam I have ever taken in my life. That just proves that you can never tell with this

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

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well folks, you can add another testimony to this "Pearsonvue Trick" I took my NCLEX-RN exam last Friday. I've been attempting to re-register everyday since and it did not let me continue to the...

  20. Getting a math question wrong!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for sharing your story. I really appreciate it. It actually does make me feel a little better knowing that you passed. I know that doesn't guarantee I will pass, but your story did give me some...

  21. Anyone else waiting for results in CA?

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to rachpeeps's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is everyone here waiting 2-4 weeks for the NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN in California? Because I think the wait time for the NCLEX-PN is 3-4 weeks and the wait time for the NCLEX-RN is 7-10 days (Althougth...

  22. Getting a math question wrong!!!

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks!!! It makes me feel a little better knowing that someone passed while getting a math question wrong. It'll make me feel even better to know that I passed. It was weird. Calculations/conversion...

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

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Summary based on past posts: So let me get this straight. If you try to re-register for the NCLEX-RN within a few hours of finishing the exam, 1 of 2 things can happen. 1. After filling out a...

  24. Delegation book by Linda Lacharity

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to latinanurse4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am using the book too. I think it's a great study aid for the priority questions. My favorite are the ones that give you 4 patients with different conditions and ask who to see first. I always get a...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    ChickenJoyRN,BSN replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you mean in Saunders or just any Med Surg