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  1. kardex

    johwiklundRN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The LVN does not initiate, evaluate or change the patient’s treatment/nursing care plan. The LVN participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the treatment/nursing care plan,...

  2. Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

    johwiklundRN replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Graduated in 12/09 ADN Licensed in 05/10 Employed 06/10 @ a SNF Employed 01/11 @ a level II trauma center on a med surg floor I work shoulder to shoulder with RNs that have their BSN, we are paid the...

  3. Applying for jobs aggressively?

    johwiklundRN replied to eaRNed's topic in General Nursing

    eaRNed, Im a 25 y/o MAN RN in a similar position. I recently graduated and had a hell of a time getting a first job. Aggressively seeking employment, I would call on any lead, find out the people who...

  4. How much did you or would you pay for a Medical Assistant Certification?

    johwiklundRN replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I would not pay much for a MA program, for many reasons, but primarily because MAs don't make that much money in California, and other places I would hope there are many community college programs,...

  5. new RN - income questions

    johwiklundRN replied to sheryl1304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1st year nurse in Chico CA, 31/hr in SNF c 2$/hr diff for PM and 3/hr for NOC Lots of OT potential, I work and double (16 hours ) straight pay for the first 8 hours , 1/12 for hours 8-12 then double...

  6. Unreasonable female 30 something p'ts

    johwiklundRN replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    These people need empowerment. Remind them that their health care experience is a result of choices they have made. Listen to the feeling the pt is expressing, what she may be experiencing that may...

  7. Annoyed, venting, am I too sensitive?

    johwiklundRN replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    maybe a bit too sensitive, the patient is okay, and you have your own peace of mind. Lots of time thats all your going to

  8. shoes for clinical

    johwiklundRN replied to premedwoahs's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    started out with all white adidas shelltoes then LaBron James Air Force 1 lo Al through nursing school, On a day when I would just be in the clinic or somting I knew wouldnt mess em up too much I had...

  9. Ati or kaplan for nclex test prep

    johwiklundRN replied to skoppes's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated 12/09. My school required ATI testing through out the school year and as an exit exam as a graduation requirement. I had passed the ATI exit exam, with a score that claimed I had an 98%...

  10. California BRN license verification.

    johwiklundRN replied to IS_fizzle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For what its worth... I took my NCLEX RN in CA on 2/26... its coming up on two weeks and I have not heard athing back from the BRN, I check the website and my mail every day... and so far nothing....

  11. CA NCLEX RN..Results,how long did you wait?

    johwiklundRN replied to LatanyaMay2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I Took the NCLEX RN in CA on the same day:eek: I stopped at 75 questions... Still waiting, but let me tell you... its a big relief to know there are others in the same boat... I got a good feeling...

  12. Paraplegia and nursing

    johwiklundRN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe it could be done. It would just be extra challenging. And as stated previously, Registered Nurses are trained need to be trained in a huge number of complicated physical skills and...

  13. FRUSTRATED with the California BRN!

    johwiklundRN replied to polevaultererin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear Erin, I am becoming skeptical I may be in the same boat! can you please share with me the phone number you called or the extension I may call to verify to ensure my transcripts were sent. I call...

  14. PLEASE tell me why CALIFORNIA doesn't have "quick results"

    johwiklundRN replied to Okechi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RE KIWI~ I am afraid your post is inaccurate. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and took my test 8 days ago. I still have no response on the CA.BRN License verification website. It does not work...

  15. California and licensure for both PN and RN

    johwiklundRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Waiting for NCLEX results in CA. Checking BRN website, and there is no response yet. I read in previous posts that one hold up may be that your file with the BRN may be incomplete, so If you hear...

  16. getting nclex-pn results in ca

    johwiklundRN replied to lizzy28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took NCLEX RN in CA a week ago today. Checking the CA BRN license verification website every day Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, don't forget to breathe, and give thanks for whacha got! Im...

  17. How long did your results take to post?

    johwiklundRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello and Congratulations nurses soon to be! I took my NCLEX RN last wednesday 02/24. Test stopped at 75 questions, I am taking this as a good sign;)- I have said a prayer. Now I am waiting for...

  18. ADN vs BSN

    johwiklundRN replied to Lynell81's topic in General Nursing

    i guess it all really depends on what you want to end up doing, and possibly where you chose to work. in northern california, i see "bsn only" position being for largely administrative roles. a lot of...