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hi doglover14! i went to harbor college and it was an outstanding experience.it is an extremely tuff program, but it prepared me for nclex. they have a very high pass rate(check the BRN). where do you live because the 2 schools are in opposite direct...

This would be my dream profession. Any RN's in S. Cali who are living the dream have any advice/suggestions on how a new grad can break into this profession? I know there are $2-3k certs that I can take but this won't guarantee me a job ;( Any good w...

Hello nurses!, For those of you with experience,is the computerized Oasis document quicker/easier to complete than the old fashioned 20 page hand written one? Thanks in advance, Caffeine

Oh dear:arghh:, not what I was hoping for. Thanks for the response though. Caffeine

My supervisor or QA person will send the oasis back to you and you resubmit with corrections. Caffeine

Pm me. I'll tell u where I went and the ends and outs. There is hope;) Caffeine

In my opinion, it was definetly "not a joke". It wasn't impossible but definetly the most stressful test I have ever taken so far.Caffeine

In California, gum was not allowed too.And when you went on break, finger scan, ID check, empty out pockets,tcdb:)Caffeine

Hey Ruiz, I just pm you. Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Caffeine

I am a fresh, new grad RN. I have seen a few ads seeking new grads and I have been lucky enough to get several interviews. Once I get there why do they ask " So do you have any experience?" I thought this was for a new grad!!!!!!??? To make it more i...

Hi, I too was an LVN to RN and it was not easy. As an LVN, I was not used to the paperwork and nsg care plans at all:madface:. I struggled big time and needed help badly. I did find help with my classmates who were generic RNs. They had the solid fou...

I totally agree with Begosh. The NCLEX is not content only, but test strategy. ABC's, stable vs unstable, real vs. unreal etc.. Kaplan was a huge help imo. I did the live classroom version and online. I felt this was similiar to the NCLEX. Good luck ...

I am a new grad and received my RN license in Sept 2012. I was hired at a SNF as a referral by a friend. My orientation is 2 days. Is that the standard? I dont think 2 days is enough to have a comfortable grip on all the paperwork, and 40+ residents ...

UPDATE I had to turn down the SNF RN position. The manager was not willing to extend me an orientation beyond 2 days. Some new grads perhaps could have handled the stress but not me:no:. I feel good with my decision. The patients deserve someone comp...

Hi, I have applied to a few places who ask "Salary Requirement"? What is the purpose of this? Don't they know their budget or is this a way to weed out the expensive? I did not want to put too little or too much but geeze... They also ask for a speci...

Too long:crying2:. I got my LVN in 2000 and waited ,waited, waited. I could've had my NP by now but oh well. I graduated in June 2012 with my ADN. Do it now!!!!! Caffeiine

If I only could! Caffeine:roflmao:

Yes, I have:crying2: Caffeine

Yes,I have. Caffeine

LOL, If I only could;) Caffeine

Awesome Great response, Caffeine

Thanks guys for the replies. I was told not to leave it blank on the application. I wrote the lowest salary that I'd be comfortable working for. Needless to say, I haven't heard back from any of them lol:yawn: Caffeine

My orientation was postponed to next week. Will report back:barf02: Caffeine

Thanks, but after I asked for a longer orientation and to possibly shadow a nurse, I never heard from the agency again. I don't regret my decision or theirs. It is now understood that I probably would not have gotten the support I needed with the age...

I'm a new RN and got hired as an RN at a home health agency. I was given a 2 hour orientation about the computer system and that's where it ended. I asked if I would at least be able to shadow another nurse for a few visits but the DON made it seem ...