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    New to work and School Nursing.

    coldcasejustice posted a topic in School

    Hello Nurses, I am an LVN, but have not worked since obtaining my license in 2015. I do have LOTS of clinical experience as I have been a Medical Assistant since 1990 and completed all but last...
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    New to work and School Nursing.

    coldcasejustice replied to coldcasejustice's topic in School

    Thank you so much everyone for your insight and guidance. I appreciate the time & effort in these replies and in such detailed information. Thank you for letting me know what to expect in each...
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    What do you mean I'm not a REAL nurse?!?

    coldcasejustice replied to #Nurse2017's topic in General Nursing

    SullyRN, I emphasize. Funny, my dad has no H.S. education but would berate me when I struggled through the RN program. I made it through RN school but just couldn't make those last 6wks I studied...
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    What do you mean I'm not a REAL nurse?!?

    coldcasejustice replied to #Nurse2017's topic in General Nursing

    I went through the RN program, completed everything but last 4 weeks. I got my LVN license but have not 'worked' as a nurse yet. (I did however, work as an RN extern and get paid during school.) I...
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    Wearing Scrubs Outside of the Workplace

    coldcasejustice replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I am not concerned with people wearing scrubs outside the workplace. These days you can't really tell what profession they are in- some may only be working front office. What DOES concern me: seeing...
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    9 Newbie Nurse Mistakes to Avoid

    coldcasejustice replied to Nurse Beth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the helpful hints! I am new LVN
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    9 Newbie Nurse Mistakes to Avoid

    coldcasejustice replied to Nurse Beth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This made me laugh! Especially your isolation situation, I can picture it in my head,
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    My Story: Passed NCLEX on my 2nd attempt!

    coldcasejustice replied to nmpBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank u so much. I have an old Hurst-PN NCLEX review book published from 2008 with a 2005 test plan in place. I suppose the core and strategies may help? Where did you get your Hurst study guides? I...
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    My Story: Passed NCLEX on my 2nd attempt!

    coldcasejustice replied to nmpBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for all your great advice! I'm studying for Nclex-pn and sounds like I need to get l​a charity for sure. I've been out of school since 2007 and am worried about reviewing content material,...
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    NCLEX-PN 4th try in 3 weeks

    coldcasejustice replied to 2Bnursexo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Deevaa, I'm studying to pass the LVN NCLEX. I've been out of school 7 years now so any pointers will be greatly appreciated. I understand the test plan is different now, do you know what's so...
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    How i passed the NCLEX rn exam. 7/25

    coldcasejustice replied to j_marie10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for sharing! I have been out of school since 2007 and am looking for study materials to pass Lvn Nclex. I checked a book out from library but it's on the old test plan. I am at home with my...
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    CA CNA Skills Exam Testing Site

    coldcasejustice replied to coldcasejustice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Battleaxe, Did you test at Orange County ROP, because I did, and they were extremely nice and helpful. I happen to get "transfer with gait belt" as one of my skills and did just fine! If you're...
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    CA CNA Skills Exam Testing Site

    coldcasejustice posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Has anyone taken their CNA Exam through North Orange County ROP in Anaheim, CA? It is a Regional Testing Center for the NNAAP. From what I've read on the posts, most seem to test through the Red...
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    Nursing Instructor Continuously Embarrassing Me

    coldcasejustice replied to Jlseeze's topic in General Students

    I had a teacher do the same to me which caused me to leave the RN program- 4th semester. Such a same... He would yell at me in front of other RN's at the nurses stations, or fellow students-...
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    Failed CNA skills Exam: Appeal results?

    coldcasejustice replied to MarkinAZ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in CA and take mine Saturday! I'm not concerned with the written but the skills portion does make me nervous.... especially since I'm challenging it and haven't practiced the actual skills in...
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    Backpack on wheels..Is this really necessary?

    coldcasejustice replied to luixbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I loved my Backpack on wheels... always felt if I left a book in the car- I'd need it! (Most of my nursing classmates had one as well.) I put everything in it- books, lunch, lab materials, etc.. I...
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    CA CNA Skills Exam Testing Site

    coldcasejustice replied to coldcasejustice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OrangePink89, I am so sorry to hear about your skills exam I have never seen a gait belt, let alone apply one, so I'll be nervous if I draw that skill! Thank you for taking the time to help us
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    CA CNA Skills Exam Testing Site

    coldcasejustice replied to coldcasejustice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YES... Please let us know anything about the testing! Thanks for your help and good luck!
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    CA CNA Skills Exam Testing Site

    coldcasejustice replied to coldcasejustice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    O my gosh, I am so sorry to hear about your dad- Is he ok? I was checking in to see where you'd been, haha. Will you be testing at ROP on the 21st with me then :)? If you'd like to get together to...
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    CA CNA Skills Exam Testing Site

    coldcasejustice replied to coldcasejustice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We probably we will testing the same day then- the 21st. I have no idea what to expect, whether they are strict, or how the skills are set up. I know the skills evaluators are LVN instructors though,...
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    CA CNA Skills Exam Testing Site

    coldcasejustice replied to coldcasejustice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OC_angel, How did the ROP testing go?? I test in 3 weeks, any help would be much appreciated!! :) Thank you
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    Please help! brushing up on cna skills for re-certification

    coldcasejustice replied to jackievmomof3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I am testing in 3weeks in CA and would like to know the exact same thing! I have the same book but they do not go into detail about the supplies needed to perform the skills etc... just list...
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    CNA State Test

    coldcasejustice replied to theviolinist's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for replying! I am testing 7/21 at 7AM! I know for sure we are all tested on hand washing and one measurement; I'm just nervous about the others like bedpan, bedbath, peri/cath care! yikes!! Do...
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    CNA State Test

    coldcasejustice replied to theviolinist's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for your help! I'm worried about running out of time when performing the skills, will they fail you if that's the case? Also, are the 5 testing skills on an index card you
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    I failed the skills portion of my CNA test in MI ~ will the retake skills be the same

    coldcasejustice replied to v_allenjeffries's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I haven't taken mine yet, what did you fail on the dentures? Are all the skills written out in order on a card you draw? Not sure how it works.... I'm in