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  1. UCLA New Grad Program

    malaski posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I just got a job at UCLA's SICU/Liver transplant New Grad Program. Praise God! Anyone else starting with me? I think the support would be great :wink2: I also wanted to thank all the...

  2. How often do couples die within days of each other?

    malaski replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    My ex-boyfriend's grandmother died one week after her husband passed away. It was very hard on the family - they had to plan and attend 2 funerals (the latter unexpected) in a

  3. Which HESI Exit Exam book should I get?

    malaski replied to healingratchet's topic in General Nursing

    I had the 2nd book also and I too recommend that you do ALL the practice questions included. It takes a long time to get through, but it will prepare you well. Do 50-100 something questions a

  4. Question about taking BP in lower extremities and forearms

    malaski replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    oh I see what your saying - you put the cuff on her forearm, so you used the radial pulse. Hmmm I'm not

  5. Question about taking BP in lower extremities and forearms

    malaski replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you are supposed to put the stethescope in the antecubital/brachial

  6. HELP Please! Splashes and Splatters

    malaski replied to malaski's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ewwww! okay - that helps Thanks! I don't want to miss any of my infection control questions

  7. HELP Please! Splashes and Splatters

    malaski posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know the major diseases associated with each form of isolation precautions ie. TB, measles, varicella are put on airborne precautions...but I have some specific questions about infection control....

  8. I PASSED NCLEX-RN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please Read!!!!!!!!!!!

    malaski replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats, I'm taking the monster at the end of this week. Thanks for the tips. haha, I too have an endless supply of powerpoints,notes, and index cards I need to part with

  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    malaski replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I always have trouble with questions regarding which patient is more stable than another - ESPECIALLY with Maternity patient questions! I have been doing ok on my practice NCLEX questions, but I would...

  10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    malaski replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for breaking it down for me! I needed that! I should add a tip since I'm posting something on here... Clozaril - the "Z" in Clozaril - med for SchiZophrenia. Most worrisome complication is...

  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    malaski replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I still don't understand the immunization schedule for infants and children. Can someone clarify for me? I checked out the chart on the CDC website, but it just confused me more.

  12. Do you love nursing or hate it???

    malaski replied to ysin's topic in General Nursing

    ysin, Well, even though I haven't started working as an official RN (I take my boards this month). I have to say that I do miss design already. I however, do not ever want to work as a designer in a...

  13. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    malaski replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    I just spoke with my unit director, and she said we are still starting in August as

  14. UCLA New Grad Program

    malaski replied to malaski's topic in California Nursing

    yes, I applied while I was still in school. I just graduated this May 2009, and I applied in Jan. I will be taking my NCLEX at the end of this month and I will start work this August 10th. You...

  15. UCLA New Grad Program

    malaski replied to malaski's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Addie, Apply early - I applied January 12th had my interview in Feb and I did not get a call back until the end of March. From my understanding there were 12 new grads chosen to work in my unit,...

  16. Question about taking BP in lower extremities and forearms

    malaski replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    blood pressure in the lower extremities is higher than the upper - what your teacher said was correct Here is an article in Medscape stating the same fact "Normally, the systolic blood pressure in...

  17. Do you love nursing or hate it???

    malaski replied to ysin's topic in General Nursing

    I was fashion designer before I decided to go into nursing - I made a totally different career change. I too became disillusioned with the fashion industry, and I longed to do something with more...

  18. NCLEX refresher course in Orange County CA

    malaski replied to juzmejnee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the HURST review and I loved it. I am taking my NCLEX at the end of the month - and I will see how much it has

  19. Please help! Looking for job in Orange County !

    malaski replied to kerilynn's topic in California Nursing

    You could try St. Josephs in Orange County, or mabye Long Beach

  20. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    malaski replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry :) Yeah, I was wondering the same

  21. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    malaski replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    ok thanks! 86 is a term used when someone removes something, or is no longer

  22. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    malaski replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    Coffee Nurse, or anyone else who knows - Do you know if they removed they removed the 12 sick days per year from to the benefits? When Sherri was going through the benefits she wrote "86" on that...

  23. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    malaski replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    Hi OU nurse. I was just hired for the new grad program too. Sherri gave me all the info on pay, differentials, shift requirements, reviews, and benefits during our meeting. Let me know if you want...

  24. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    malaski replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    I thought we are supposed to call them (occupational health)? Am I mistaken?

  25. HELP....PVAMU vs UTHSCH

    malaski replied to Amaka87's topic in General Nursing

    Both schools have a great reputation. I go to UTHSCH, but I have a few family members and friends who go to PV. I wouldn't judge one better than the other. I think ANY nursing school is going to be...