Nevada_RN

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1. California Jobs... I'm giving up!

   Nevada_RN replied to Nevada_RN's topic in California Nursing

   I have a BSN, PALS, ACLS, telemetry certification, stroke certification, and chemotherapy certification. I keep up with continuing education annually. I have applied mostly for medical/ surgical and...

2. California Jobs... I'm giving up!

   Nevada_RN posted a topic in California Nursing

   I am feeling really defeated right now. I have been applying for acute care positions in California for over nine months. I moved to the Sacramento area when I got a job in a chemotherapy clinic. I...

3. To ER or not to ER?

   Nevada_RN posted a topic in Emergency

   I am thinking about taking the plunge into ER nursing. I have a chance to get in at the hospital group where I currently work. (The ER is non-trauma, by the way.) I've been a Med/Onc nurse (in Nevada)...

4. Job advice - HELP!

   Nevada_RN posted a topic in California Nursing

   Fellow nurses, I am in need of some guidance with my particular situation. I have been an acute care/ inpatient nurse for a little over two years. A few months in med/ surg and two years in medical/...

5. Best hospitals in Sacramento area?

   Nevada_RN posted a topic in California Nursing

   I am planning on moving to Sacramento soon. I have two years of experience in medical/oncology. I know jobs are hard to come by, so I know I will be looking for a while. (And yes, it's California, so...

6. Medical unit or surgical unit for a new grad ?

   Nevada_RN replied to n.nclex's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I know this is an old post, but here goes... I am a new grad working on a surgical unit. It is a 50 bed unit in a 900+ bed trauma hospital. It is the largest hospital in the area. While I love my...

7. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

   Nevada_RN replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

   Be a duck. (As in, let it roll off your

8. Validity of Pearson VUE Trick...

   Nevada_RN replied to sunshinebear336's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took the NCLEX on 1/17. I did the PVT about an hour after my exam and got the "good" popup. Not convinced, I paid $8 for the unofficial results. I passed on that too. My license hasn't posted...

9. NCLEX on 1/17 - Scared!

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

   Thanks Kemi and CP2013! I am so glad I'm finally done with the studying and stress! CP, good for you on already doing questions. I did about 100-200 questions per day to help prepare for NCLEX. I'm...

10. NCLEX on 1/17 - Scared!

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

    I passed with 75 questions! I am a RN! All the stress does seem silly now, but (as all nurses know) when you've all this time and money in nursing school, one can't help but be a little apprehensive...

11. NCLEX on 1/17 - Scared!

    Nevada_RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all, I am testing on Thursday 1/17 and I am really scared. I have done all the questions in the Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX-RN book (read chapters that I scored less than 75% on the...

12. UNR RN/BSN

    Nevada_RN replied to MrsEd's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The RN (not RN to BSN) program at UNR is getting ridiculously competitive. I spoke to my adviser and they look only at GPA. They do not look at how many prereqs you have finished, nor do they look at...

13. Nurses working without health insurance

    Nevada_RN replied to linguine's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I pay for private health insurance. $220/ month for myself. My deductible - $1500, copay $30/ visit. It boggles my mind that people who have insurance plans tied to their place of work pay more than I...

14. UNR nursing school?

    Nevada_RN replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in General Students

    I, too, have heard about the expansion. According to my nursing advisor, it is not set in stone, as there is a shortage of clinical instructors. I guess we will find out when the application comes...

15. UNR nursing school?

    Nevada_RN replied to CaliJessXoxo's topic in General Students

    Bowz916 - Depending on which classes you have to (re)take, it can take about 3-4 semesters. There are 37 credits that taken into consideration for the UNR program - prerequisites are listed here:...