Mike A. Fungin RN

Mike A. Fungin RN

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  1. Holy Moses!! Took NCLEX-RN today

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to prudence09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Listen, my NCLEX-RN shut off at 75 questions too, and I felt exactly like you do. I passed. My friends who shut off at 75 and passed, also felt exactly like you do after taking it. Here's the thing,...

  2. Versant Residency Program

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to melisgood's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've heard only good things about it. I'm in almost the same boat as you, starting new grad in August at a medical center that used Versant for years and is now running their own new grad based on...

  3. Chemistry before Physiology?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to HumorHeals22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll be fine taking physiology without taking chemistry first, provided your school will allow you to do so. If that's what you need to do to make your schedule work, go for it. There isn't that...

  4. Please help!! Where to work while doing pre-reqs?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to espo44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bottom line: Your existing BS is the greatest asset you have at this point, because it gives you other options besides just the ADN and traditional BSN. Use it! Graduating with a BSN or MSN is going...

  5. CNA > LPN >RN or CNA > RN

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to dani_future_nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The question your post raises for me is, if you know that your goal is to ultimately become an RN, then why would you delay achieving that goal for any reason? After working for several years as a...

  6. Which doctors are the hardest to work with

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to cmingram8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Answer: The ones who lack even the most basic social skills or sense of courtesy and personal boundaries. They can be found in any specialty, but are in the minority (at least where I've

  7. input on meeting with boss requested please!

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    To h*%! with that. You're a professional who's worked very hard to get to the point your at. It sounds like you're an asset to your organization, and there's nothing wrong with asking to be fairly...

  8. 1st nursing job in a doctor's office - a little wierded out

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to sakura_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can you please share with us what state this is in? I believe that in most if not all states the titles "Registered Nurse" and "Licensed Vocational Nurse" are protected titles. That means it is a...

  9. You should NOT become a nurse if...

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to dani888's topic in General Nursing

    How do you figure? Based on that logic myself and most of the nurses I know shouldn't be doing this. I'd like to counter with: You can be a great nurse without being your patient's

  10. Why aren't more tests/exams open book?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    The purpose of an exam is not to teach you, you should've already done that. It's purpose is to assess what you've

  11. Need opinions here on safe staffing ratios people!

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to peanutbaby123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    From the California Nurses Association, more than you could ever want to know about nurse patient ratios --

  12. Help me pls...

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to beans_bale's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just thinking off-hand, the following four topics tend to stimulate a lot of discussion: 1) The push by some to require a BSN for entry-level practice 2) Requiring the DNP for Advanced Practice Nurses...

  13. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just read through some of the other responses again, and I want to second what some people said about the interview process itself. Start your resume way early. I started working on it in January...

  14. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. What kind of floor are you working on? Neuro/Surgical/Trauma ICU at a Level II Trauma Center 2. Where are you from? California 3. How did you get that job? I made a good impression during my...

  15. CLARIFICATION

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to oseibonsu's topic in General Nursing

    The more recent numbers are 6.8% or above nationwide, depending on the source. California's doing even better. I was at a conference a couple months ago where Ruth Ann Terry, the California BRN's...

  16. Current California waiting times???

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to MrsRNn2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your results should post Friday morning between 3 and 4am. That's when it updates. We obsessed over it and got it down to a science. The fifteen or so people I know who took it at various times...

  17. How much difference in pay do two year rn's get than four yr??

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to bigmac018's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm a new graduate RN with a BSN and going to be working in critical care. For the first six months I'll be making the same wage as any new grad ADN counterparts (though there aren't any, because in...

  18. Is anyone applying to SMC (Sacramento) ELMSN program Spring 2010

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to saral_123's topic in California Nursing

    I wouldn't get too nervous if it's taking awhile. I graduated from SMU and the administration is notoriously slow to do

  19. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First your question about ratios. Unfortunately there is no nurse-to-patient ratio in California for skilled nursing, but the California Nurses Association (CNA) has proposed a ratio of 1:5 for...

  20. Should I go for a BSN or RN-MSN since I hace a BS degree already?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to teach you're going to need an MSN. Some places, they're even requiring a

  21. New Grads Who Are Having Trouble Finding A Job

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats Star77, from a fellow EMT turned nurse. I think my fire/EMS experience, and the professionalism it taught me, weighed on their decision to hire me as well. Can I ask which hospital in LA...

  22. Nurse Recruiter Missed Phone Interview...?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to BKCinNOLA's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd leave a voicemail and an e-mail. Be courteous, i.e. "I understand something may have come up to cause you to miss our appointment. I'm still very excited to speak with you about the position....

  23. Paramedic or Pre-Hospital RN?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to djd7101986's topic in Men in Nursing

    No sweat, and good luck with whatever path you choose! I would've truly loved to have been a paramedic, and I don't want to discourage you from that path at all. For me the problem was that as medic...

  24. Anyone working near Palm Springs, Valencia, or Arcata?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to robbhman's topic in California Nursing

    Well, I can tell you a little bit about Valencia having lived there my whole life up until five years ago. It's very expensive to live there, traffic is an issue, and you will meet a lot of people who...

  25. Here's The Plan, Here's The Problem. Any Suggestions?

    Mike A. Fungin RN replied to Rocky09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No sweat, I think there's a practical route to registered nursing for anyone, you've just got to find yours. CSU Fullerton has a pretty good reputation too, for what it's