Califlower

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1. Spring Admissions in California Nursing Schools

   Califlower replied to SimplyMeL3's topic in California Nursing

   http://www.allnursingschools.com/ That's a good place to start... I know there are a couple of community colleges in the area. CSU Northridge only has an RN - BSN program... why not start with an...

2. UCLA or USC-LAC Emergency?

   Califlower replied to NewtoNursing's topic in California Nursing

   I don't work at either facility. USC LAC is a county facility, and is part of the county health system here. I have heard good things about the UCLA new grad program, but nothing about county's. I...

3. Advice for newbies in the OR

   Califlower replied to umakemesmile's topic in Operating Room

   What are the hours like in the OR? I've heard that it is mostly days -- does that mean that it is mostly 8 hr shifts, or are 12 hour shifts available? How many call hours are assigned per

4. re:What is the Visa Screen Certification for?

   Califlower replied to Chubachuchu's topic in International Nursing

   Yes, I am aware of that. And I am

5. re:What is the Visa Screen Certification for?

   Califlower replied to Chubachuchu's topic in International Nursing

   Hi. I don't know if I'm butting in, but I graduate from nursing school this December (in California). I was told that we should be able to sit for the boards (NCLEX-RN) around February of 07. When...

6. OR nurses in California -- do you scrub in?

   Califlower replied to Califlower's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you all for the info! I will definitely check into the VA hospitals. It was just hard, because we don't have an OR rotation while in nursing school, so we have very limited exposure. I think...

7. OR nurses in California -- do you scrub in?

   Califlower replied to Califlower's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you so much for your help... maybe someday NorCal would be an option, but as of now, I want to stay closer to family, in SoCal. Thanks again

8. OR nurses in California -- do you scrub in?

   Califlower posted a topic in Operating Room

   I originally posted this question in the California section, but perhaps this was the better place to post it, seeing as I didn't have any responses. I had a question regarding OR nursing in the Los...

9. Anyone working as a student nurse???

   Califlower replied to CaliNurs06's topic in General Students

   Lunakat -- I live about 10 miles from Los Angeles. I know some hospitals have jobs posted on their employment webpage, but not too many. I don't want to float, or end up doing mostly paperwork or...

10. Anyone working as a student nurse???

    Califlower replied to CaliNurs06's topic in General Students

    Does anyone have info on what hospitals (in the So Cal area) are hiring student nurses as CNA's or

11. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    Califlower replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    What I found in nursing school is that your fellow students are your number one support group. Butt heads with them and study together! Check out other resources such as tutoring, or perhaps the...

12. Preparation for Psych Clinical

    Califlower replied to Califlower's topic in Psychiatric

    That's a really good advice! I think that goes also for other nursing fields as well as psych. ARNPsomeday, I don't have any psychological disorders that I know of (I hope!). While I am glad I am...

13. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    Califlower replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    Just an addendum on the stethoscopes -- I think cheap steths are great, but if you can, check to see if you can get the cushy ear rubber cover thingamajics. I think the Littmanns come with it --...

14. Need help writing a 3-part nursing diagnosis

    Califlower replied to NTPinky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can actually come up with several nursing diagnosis from this scenario. One would be, inadequate nutrition, related to substance abuse, secondary to being homeless, as evidenced by significant...

15. Question about drugs and interactions and adverse reactions

    Califlower replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree. Don't be afraid to look things up. Most drug guides contain information about drug interactions. After taking pharmacology, you remember a lot of things, and more will become second nature...