chris82

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1. CCAC Fall 2012 Applicants

   chris82 replied to horrorxgirl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Hi, I graduated from CCAC's nursing program in 2009 and have just got my BSN from Penn State. I just wanted to give you future nurses some advice. Currently, the nursing field is highly competitive....

2. Trying to decide on MSN specialty....any suggestions???

   chris82 replied to surgeryangel's topic in Nursing Career

   I too have been trying to fiugre out what I want to do. My problem is that I do want to get my MSN, but I currently work in a skilled LTC unit and really do not have any other experiecnce. I am a...

3. ASN to BSN before attaining RN?

   chris82 replied to girl81's topic in Nursing Career

   I believe you must have your license first. We you go to get your BSN they need your license number. Perhaps contact the school and see if you need any other classes( art, humanities)? BSN requires...

4. LPN wanting to go for RN with "post discipline" on licensure

   chris82 replied to LPNLindsay's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   If you live in PA don't sign the agreement!!! If you signed it than they think that you agree that you have a problem. Get a lawyer if you really don't have a problem you have the right to appeal and...

5. Denied CA lvn license for 2 DUI's

   chris82 replied to octaviaM's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I did go through the same thing but in another state. I did hire a lawyer but honestly you probably could do it your self. I would go and get a drug and alcohol evaluation to state that you have no...

6. DUI

   chris82 replied to araks, RN BSN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Had a dui before nursing school and it was a pain dealing with the board just to get my license.Most states when renewing your license ask if you have any charges. The board probably would want you to...

7. DUI "10 days in jail" on a record!

   chris82 replied to reikoweller's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   More than likely the state board probably will contact him. I had the same thing happen and had to get an alcohol evaluation. As long as they give him a positive review he should be fine. If not than...

8. How much do entry-level RN's make in Pittsburgh?

   chris82 replied to ehlim412's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I graduated from an ADN program and finally found a job in LTC at 20.50 an hour. Also I just started taking classes at Penn state beaver for my BSN. It currently is not a great job market for new...

9. Help finiding a job as a new graduate

   chris82 replied to apRN's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated from an associates degree program and since passing my boards I decided to go back for my BSN. I live in PA where we have some of the best hospitals and have come to the realization that...

10. Is there ANY jobs out there!?

    chris82 replied to e123o's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in PA in a relatively big city, and have some of the best hospitals. But I am facing the same challenges as you. I am a veteran and the VA wants experience in fact it seems everyone wants...

11. Professional Health Monitoring Programs

    chris82 replied to RN508's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Anyone who feels like they do not have a problem with drugs or alcohol needs to get a lawyer asap if you are dealing with the board. In my state I was applying for my inital licesnse had a dui years...

12. okay, guys, taking the NCLEX tomorrow...

    chris82 replied to deflowerkidRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing. I found out yesterday that after a year out of school I passed on the first shot! I never wanted to take that test

13. airborne and droplet precautions

    chris82 replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the boards on monday and had alot of infection control, but didn't run into that situation. Personally I would just stick with what you know respirator for airborne, mask for droplet, and gown...

14. NCLEX 3 days ago and still no results!!!

    chris82 replied to Hopeless2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you got the good pop up you passed!! I too wanted to actually see my name on the boards web site. I took my test on monday and passed on the first shot with all 265 and was out of school for a...

15. Did nclex-rn today, so relieved, test wasn't hard

    chris82 replied to astia's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah I took mine yesterday all 265, but got the good pop up, and today my name is on the state boards website!!! Eventhough I graduated a year ago, I really didn't think the test was that bad? I think...