shacal228

shacal228 specializes in cardiac, stroke, special care.

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1. New Grad Definition

   shacal228 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Say a new grad accepts a position in a nursing home or clinic and works there for 6 months to 1 year. To transition to acute care, would they no longer be considered a new grad, and therefore would...

2. Brookline College Accelerated Nursing Program

   shacal228 replied to Inspiration.'s topic in Arizona Nursing

   I learned that the hard way. Ended up having to pay for 1 week of school. $1,800. Because I found out the first week that their accreditation was misleading. Because I had completed 5 days of class...

3. Brookline College Accelerated Nursing Program

   shacal228 replied to Inspiration.'s topic in Arizona Nursing

   I just started at Brookline for my BSN online. I'm just hoping I did sufficient research and this school is legit. I live in california. Will my degree from arozona suffice in any

4. New grad as preceptor and charge nurse?

   shacal228 replied to julz68's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm just going on 2 years as a telemetry nurse. I was asked to precept a student as well. I'm feeling as you are- of all people to ask, would I be most beneficial to a student? I would hate for the...

5. The young eating their young

   shacal228 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Easy answer- it's a ******* contest in some new nurses minds. Shameful but true. Who can **** the farthest. Tune it out and keep on trucking. Good

6. Things we think that we do not say... humorous...

   shacal228 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Always wanted to tell the immobile overweight or paraplegic pt that insists on being nasty --- if you can't do it for yourself, don't tell me to hurry

7. new grad 6 months on the job- 2 med errors-1 pyxis error

   shacal228 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   shoot me now! i feel so defeated and on the verge of tears. made my second true med error tonight. just 2 weeks ago my manager spoke to me about a med error. here's the scoop: first error was made...

8. Frustrated discouraged new grad

   shacal228 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a new grad on a stroke/telemetry unit. I am really feeling overwhelmed. I am one of about 5 new grads. I am the only PM swing new grad. My problem is that I do about 30 minutes overtime almost...

9. advice for new cardiac nurse

   shacal228 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I will be starting a new job in a cardiac/stroke special care unit. I am a new graduate and want to be as prepared as possible. I welcome any advice. I am very nervous to be starting in a specialized...

10. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    shacal228 replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    I took the TEAS test in Contra Costa County California. I dont know about all the other nurse entrance exams but the TEAS test I took was not worth studying for. I was extremely stressed and my...

11. next best medical career, other than nursing?

    shacal228 replied to dark40's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered relocating? Spread the net to increase the chance that you will get in

12. University of Phoenix-math question-PLEASE ADVISE!

    shacal228 replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    no- the credits do not transfer. dont waste your time with them. go to yourlocal community college and do an online course there, or attend

13. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    shacal228 replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    so we are not talking about the TEAS test are

14. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    shacal228 replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    i take mine this friday- what are the main topics? i heard that there was mostly math and reading/ vocab. what was the most

15. which study manual is best for TEAS test?

    shacal228 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    please help- I take the TEAS test in early April. I purchased the Kaplan study manual for all nursing entrance exams. I read somewhere that the study guide provided by ATI was not very helpful. So...