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  1. Sample sched office daylight hours that include Sat

    DocsWifey replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a sugery office, but we only work Monday through Friday 6.30 am to 3.30 pm. I like the hours, because I still have time to do something after work and can spent time with my kids. I didn't...

  2. What area of nursing works well for a mom?

    DocsWifey replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    I'm workingfull time in an OSM surgery office. my hours are Monday through Friday 6.30 to 3.30, but most days we leave earlier since he does surgery at hospitals too. I love the hours and love that I...

  3. CNA job scam? Please help

    DocsWifey replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with everything TheCommuter said and yes, unfortunately it is scam :-(. You have to be careful with Craigslist, if it sounds fishy it most likely is. Report this posting as scam on Craigslist...

  4. Can you help me to understand Acid- Base Balances?

    DocsWifey replied to itk3838's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a foreign nurse and I used Hurst to prepare for the Nclex. I passed with 75 questions on the first try. Good luck to

  5. Can you help me to understand Acid- Base Balances?

    DocsWifey replied to itk3838's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had the same problem and never understood acid-base balance. Now I'm just going with the basic principle. If the pH is normal, the patient is compensated, if it's abnormal the patient is either...

  6. Can you help me to understand Acid- Base Balances?

    DocsWifey replied to itk3838's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The ph range is 7.35-7.45, so if the ph is greater than 7.40 it's alkalosis ph is less than 7.40 it's acidosis Next, find out which organ has the problem: lungs or kidneys? pCO2 or HCO3 (Bicarb)....

  7. First job interview - working interview

    DocsWifey replied to DocsWifey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you, that article helped a great deal! I've done research about the facility and wrote down a couple questions that came to my mind. Thanks for the good luck wishes, I definitely need

  8. First job interview - working interview

    DocsWifey posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have my first job interview as a new grad on Friday. I'm very excited, especially since it's a working interview and I'm way more comfortable in scrubs anyways ;-). Any advise? It's for a...

  9. What else to do with a nursing degree?

    DocsWifey posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I passed my NCLEX last month and even though I do not have any nursing experience in the US I do have over 2 years of ICU experience in another country. I've been trying to find a job, but with no...

  10. What else to do with a nursing degree?

    DocsWifey replied to DocsWifey's topic in Nursing Career

    I know it's kinda short time compared to what I've been reading on here. It just seems longer to me. I do have experience, but it's been 7 years and I wouldn't count that as recent

  11. Job for a Foreign Nurse

    DocsWifey replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think they'll definitely consider that. If they know in advance you only will be there for a couple weeks or months, they won't invest money and time to train you for that specific position. I...

  12. International nursing degree to BSN

    DocsWifey posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello everyone, I'm a nurse from Germany, will sit for my NCLEX-RN in June in the state of CA. Nursing school in Germany is 3 years and I've taking a couple classes (English, Med Term, Psych, Biology)...

  13. International nursing degree to BSN

    DocsWifey replied to DocsWifey's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you! Nursing school is 3 years, so it's right in the middle between an associates and a bachelors. We don't have those kind of degrees. I started talking to someone from the University of...

  14. Job for a Foreign Nurse

    DocsWifey replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did you ask for what kind of job you'd be qualified for? I mean if you're overqualified for a NA job, but can't work as an RN yet, what it there in between you can

  15. Job for a Foreign Nurse

    DocsWifey replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unfortunately you won't be allowed to work as a nurse in the US if you didn't pass the NLCEX yet. When you apply at the BON you can apply for a interim license and see if you can work with that until...

  16. Best state to work as as a new grad RN?

    DocsWifey posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I finished nursing school in Germany about 10 years ago and now I finally got my RN in California. I've been looking for jobs ever since I got the "good pop up". There is nothing out there and I'm...

  17. Failed twice...anyone try hurst??

    DocsWifey replied to Lucy12784's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst is amazing, I went to nursing school in another country and haven't been into nursing for over 7 years. I did the Hurst online review (with 5th day material and q question bank), got the...

  18. Best state to work as as a new grad RN?

    DocsWifey replied to DocsWifey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh that's great! Wish it would be that easy here! Will keep NC in mind, thanks for your

  19. Best state to work as as a new grad RN?

    DocsWifey replied to DocsWifey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, congrats on getting a job! And good luck on your NCLEX, I know you'll do

  20. Best state to work as as a new grad RN?

    DocsWifey replied to DocsWifey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you! I'll look into

  21. Best state to work as as a new grad RN?

    DocsWifey replied to DocsWifey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Sun0408! Will companies take you with no experience? Do you have any

  22. Best state to work as as a new grad RN?

    DocsWifey replied to DocsWifey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, same here in Cali. It's so frustrating. Hoping someone has some input from other states. Anyone knows about WA, FL,

  23. Any current RN to BSN students..

    DocsWifey replied to NurseKate16's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm planning to do my RN to BSN with UOP soon. I'm scheduled to talk to someone next week. How are the classes so far? Any info would

  24. Now that You've Passed NCLEX....

    DocsWifey replied to BeautynBrains_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in CA and I soooo feel you on this one! I can't find anything or anyone who hires new grads. It's so frustrating. I'm now planning on going back to school to get my BSN, take ACLS, BLS, NRP...

  25. Need advice on online schools RN-BSN

    DocsWifey posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I went to nursing school in Germany for 3 years, graduated in 2002 and worked after that for about 2 years on a MICU. We moved to United States in 2005 and I wasn't able to work since I wasn't allowed...