sourapril

sourapril

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  1. CA PHN application

    I tried to request transcript from my nursing school but each time my school sent the BRN would claim that they did not receive my transcript. I am just frustrated. Where should my school send the transcript to? Which address? Or email address? Thank...
  2. Sending supplemental documents to CA BRN

    Best way to ensure BON receive your stuff is to deliver it in person.
  3. Challenging CA BRN Deficiency

    I hope you got your problem resolved. I had to do that same thing for a psychology course. Once my school emailed a licensing supervisor (the email was provided to me by a BRN staff when I was there in person) my license was posted almost immediately...
  4. California Breeze Application Process - Please HELP!!

    I had to deal with them for the exact same issue. You can read my post here https://allnurses.com/california-nursing/california-license-by-1032333-post9916301.html#post9916301 I would recommend you to have your school send your official sealed transc...
  5. california license by endorsement

    The short answer is if you want to get your CA license quickly, have everything in hand (transcript, application, photos, live scan, etc.) and personally deliver it to BRN in Sacramento (yes, it's costly, especially for people who live out of state, ...
  6. california license by endorsement

    Can someone help? I am in a tricky situation. I applied and got my temporary license by endorsement back in March 2018. Then I got a letter saying that I need to send my transcripts that show I took oral communication, psychology, and social science ...
  7. want to quit my CNA job, need advice

    I got my CNA lincense in the beginning of October. While looking for a CNA job, I worked as a caregiver for almost a month. The job was easy and my clients are really nice. But I thought I need a real CNA job in order to get some nursing experience, ...
  8. I received my temporary license on 3/12, then a week later I got a letter saying that they need my transcripts (which I already sent) that prove I have taken psychology, social sciences and oral communication. I am getting my DNP in a couple of month...
  9. california license by endorsement

    This is kinda irritating. A week after I got my temp license, BON sent me a letter saying that my transcripts need to show that I took psychology, social science, and oral communication classes. Do I just need to write them a letter of justification?...
  10. Licensure by endorsement from MO to CA

    I am in the same situation. Got my temp license and then a few days later got a letter saying that I need oral communication, psychology and social sciences classes. I have several degrees and will have my DNP in a couple of months. Can I write them ...
  11. california license by endorsement

    Submitted my online application on 1/5/18, got my temporary license on 3/12/18. I mailed in finger print card which is probably why it took longer than 8 weeks.
  12. california license by endorsement

    I have several questions regarding license by endorsement. 1) Can I use a finger print card with complete finger prints from say a couple years ago? I thought I was moving to CA and started the process a couple years ago, had my finger prints done bu...
  13. I am a new grad with a public health background. I will be interviewing for a NFP position next week. Can you share your experience with me if you currently or used to work as a NFP nurse? What are the pros and cons of the job? What kind of interview...
  14. Question on Denver/HCA

    What is the pay in major hospitals in metro Denver area nowadays. I know you can see Denver Health on their website but what about others?
  15. Burned Out & Bummed Out - Can't find my nursing "niche"

    ER? It would be very clear whether you made an impact on the patient or not.
  16. 2 years for BSN, and 2 more years for DNP (not counting other degrees I have :)
  17. You need a new environment. There are so many options for nurses. Don't just think bed side.
  18. Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    record him with your cell phone or a recorder. report to HR.
  19. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    Nurses can go bankrupt just like everybody else if they don't watch their finance closely. If I want a Ferrari I wouldn't become a nurse. It takes too long to get something like that in my profession. :)
  20. Was your first job out of school your dream job?

    The very first job I had right after graduation was a part time and temp position, so no it's not ideal. But my first full time position after graduation is my dream job.
  21. Second guessing myself need advice

    I worked as a CNA in a nursing home (a really bad one) for 2 weeks. They had no trainings. I didn't feel safe or motivated. Then I got a job as a CNA at a teaching hospital. Big difference. Just like different types of nursing jobs, there are differe...
  22. How's the job market '16?

    Denver Health starting pay is $26. I am not sure about everywhere else.
  23. ER nurse here, so what do you do as PH nurse?

    You probably want to start in the public health clinics. The other areas of public health are more vague, and don't always have a set of rules to follow.
  24. ER nurse here, so what do you do as PH nurse?

    a public health nurse would do all the things you want. For some people, the adjustment of pace is hard from being a nurse who runs around a lot to a nurse who sits at the desk a lot. For some people, the change to different types of work is very sho...
  25. Does the average salary look low to you guys? I remembered reading or asking folks here in other posts and the hourly rates seemed higher.