bpowers5211

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1. Did or do you work as a CNA in a hospital

   bpowers5211 replied to toddmeyer11's topic in Men in Nursing

   I am now an RN but I started as a CNA in a cardiac telemetry unit while I was in school. I did all the "basic" CNA stuff but it was pretty laid back. I'm really glad I got to work as one before...

2. What should I do?

   bpowers5211 replied to soonercal's topic in Men in Nursing

   First off congrats on the career change! To be a CRNA you need at least 1 year of ICU experience. To get ICU experience you usually have to work in another department for AT LEAST one year. So the...

3. still no new grad RN job here in the Big Island......

   bpowers5211 replied to davitch's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   It may not be the most desirable position but maybe try working as a CNA at a local hospital just to get your foot in the door. For my current position there were over 400 applicants and the only...

4. Students & Nurses- How do I get into nursing school with low undergrad gpa?

   bpowers5211 replied to clg0213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I would go to a community college. If you are worried about your GPA dont even declare that you took previous classes and start fresh. I didn't transfer some units from a previous college I went to...

5. My success story. California brn with a dui.

   bpowers5211 replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Update is that I passed my NCLEX (even after 6 months off, you all will do just fine) and I have an interview on

6. My success story. California brn with a dui.

   bpowers5211 replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Sorry for the delays in getting back to people. I'm pretty swamped with messages but I'm trying to get back to all of you. You will be denied. That's a fact. However, do not let this get you down...

7. My success story. California brn with a dui.

   bpowers5211 replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Rn,EMT-P. Once you let them know you wish to enter into a stipulated agreement (do this in writing after you get your denial letter) you will have to wait until the attorney generals office recieves...

8. Getting a job after being approved for licensure with a criminal background

   bpowers5211 replied to godisgood0302's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   At each facility you apply to make sure that you go in and talk with department managers and sell yourself. With the economy as hard as it is you really have to make yourself stand out among all the...

9. Im a new nurse..please help!!!

   bpowers5211 replied to love2244's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   My heart goes out to you as I myself have also made poor decisions in my past. However, some times we go through trials in our life for reasons we can not explain. I would keep pressing on. Also, if...

10. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    bpowers5211 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the pop up " Our records show you have previously reregistered ...." and today I found out I passed. A buddy of mine was able to enter his credit card information and he failed. It does work

11. Denied NCLEX by CA BRN due to two DUI's-HELP!

    bpowers5211 replied to tulip12's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would enter into a stipulated agreement with them. If you chose to have a formal hearing the outcome would be the same (probationary license). In my case, I had one DUI and chose to enter into a...

12. Proof of Rehabilitation for CA BRN

    bpowers5211 replied to knufflebunny's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    For DUI or any drug related convictions I would spend the money and get an evaluation done by an addictionologist. With that documentation the BRN would have a hard time denying you based on their...

13. My success story. California brn with a dui.

    bpowers5211 replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sure. The first thing that will happen is that you will be denied a chance at taking the NCLEX. This will come in the form of a letter from the BRN and at the end it will give you two options. The...

14. My success story. California brn with a dui.

    bpowers5211 replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Don't get a lawyer. I was given an unrestricted license. Just expect to wait about 5 to 6 months. Make sure they have proof of completion of your dui class and community service. Lemme know if you...

15. My success story. California brn with a dui.

    bpowers5211 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I just wanted to post some info about the California BRN and dui's since there isn't a lot of information out there. In my 3rd semester of school I made a stupid decision to drink and drive. I got...