Nevada_RN

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

   Nevada_RN replied to Nevada_RN's topic in California

   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 oncology positions. I have also applied for jobs wh...

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

   Nevada_RN posted a topic in California

   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 jumped at it because I felt it was my foot in the do...

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) for 2 1/2 years. I switched to infusion (in Calif...

4. Job advice - HELP!

   Nevada_RN posted a topic in California

   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/ oncology. I currently live in N. Nevada. I have...

5. Best hospitals in Sacramento area?

   Nevada_RN posted a topic in California

   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 I know taxes, traffic, etc.) My question is, which...

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

   Nevada_RN replied to n.nclex's topic in New Nurse

   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 co-workers and the patients, we are constantly busy. I...

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 back.)

8. Validity of Pearson VUE Trick...

   Nevada_RN replied to sunshinebear336's topic in NCLEX

   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 yet, but Nevada is notoriously slow on posting licen...

9. NCLEX on 1/17 - Scared!

   Nevada_RN replied to Nevada_RN's topic in NCLEX

   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 sure you will pass the first time. It's a challengi...

10. NCLEX on 1/17 - Scared!

    Nevada_RN replied to Nevada_RN's topic in NCLEX

    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 about the NCLEX.

11. NCLEX on 1/17 - Scared!

    Nevada_RN posted a topic in NCLEX

    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 end-of-chapter quiz) and done about 1,000 questions from the ...

12. UNR RN/BSN

    Nevada_RN replied to MrsEd's topic in Nevada

    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 NV residency, etc. (Bear in mind, this is only for...

13. Nurses working without health insurance

    Nevada_RN replied to linguine's topic in Activism

    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 do.

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 out. I am applying again to UNR for nursing. (My 3.69...

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: OSN Forms. Orvis used to be easier to get into, bu...