SquishyRN

SquishyRN BSN, RN

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  1. New Grad RN's - Letter From the Board of Registered Nursing

    SquishyRN replied to CaliRN13's topic in California Nursing

    How long after becoming licensed did they send the

  2. How much was your lpn program?

    SquishyRN replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Less than $5000 total in 2010. Tuition was $3600 ($300/month for 12 months) + whatever I spent on Books, Uniforms, Supplies, Etc that were

  3. renewal of California Board of LVN license

    SquishyRN replied to angelavenice's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to the BVNPT site here: http://bvnpt.ca.gov/licensing/renewal_application_form.shtml#online Go to the last section of the page where it says "Accrued Renewal Fees" and click on the link to look up...

  4. IV Certification and Blood Draws

    SquishyRN replied to GenDaRN's topic in California Nursing

    There is no such thing as "IV certification" for RNs in California as it is already within an RNs scope of practice to do IV therapy -- they do not need a separate certification to be allowed to...

  5. Is 2 weeks enough orientation new grad?

    SquishyRN replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is not enough. But I've never had more than 3 days orientation in any LTC I've worked, even as a new

  6. Accredidation vs Non accredidation

    SquishyRN replied to wannabeanurse1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's an older thread where they discuss it:

  7. New graduates with no clinical skills.

    SquishyRN replied to maracuya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Persistence, patience, and luck. There are new grad residencies out there and many new grads will get into them. However, MANY does not mean MOST. Most employers (from smaller community hospitals,...

  8. How to get a CA license with an expired NCLEX pass letter?

    SquishyRN replied to hon_mac's topic in Nurse Registration

    The best thing to do would be to contact the CA BON directly and ask them what they would want you to

  9. New graduates with no clinical skills.

    SquishyRN replied to maracuya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe you are misunderstanding me. I absolutely agree with you in that mastery is in repetition. But what I am arguing is that one's job is not where that repetition should begin to take place. If...

  10. New graduates with no clinical skills.

    SquishyRN replied to maracuya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't believe in this at all. Orientation should not be where nurses learn their basic skills. Orientation should be where new nurses become oriented to their setting and develop unit specific...

  11. HELP choosing between 3 job offers, New Grad.

    SquishyRN replied to eelise11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck at your new

  12. Canadian RPN to US RN

    SquishyRN replied to rpncanadatornus's topic in Immigration Advice

    I believe the equivalent of an Registered Practical Nurse in Canada is an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) in the US. The RN equivalent in Canada is also an RN in the...

  13. How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

    SquishyRN replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At least now you'll have an idea of what would be a "fair" offer would be from those other threads as you search for another job. It takes persistence and patience. As a new grad I could only get per...

  14. How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

    SquishyRN replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Below are some older threads that discuss LPN pay around Florida. They are from 2011 and 2012, so those wages should still be similar:...

  15. How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

    SquishyRN replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OP, where do you live? I'm sure you can dig up an old post around here where someone from your area has posted their

  16. HELP choosing between 3 job offers, New Grad.

    SquishyRN replied to eelise11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If I were you, I would go with the 3rd option. The benefits are the best, it's not too far, and although arranging childcare with a rotating schedule might be more difficult sometimes, opportunities...

  17. Los Angeles Community Colleges ADN Programs

    SquishyRN replied to AshleySable's topic in California Nursing

    Oh my. I know this is an older post, but I just couldn't allow myself to let the misinformation presented by the previous poster about accreditation vs approval continue to be propagated. Someone else...

  18. New Graduate position suggestions in LA area? BSN of 4 months

    SquishyRN replied to nownlater322's topic in California Nursing

    Here is a list of all hospitals in California: http://gis.oshpd.ca.gov/atlas/places/list-of-hospitals Map the hospitals in LA County and determine where they are relative to where you live. You...

  19. Why can't I get a LTC job??

    SquishyRN replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Network! Do you still speak to anyone from your classes or from your job as a CNA? This has been the best way to hear of job openings or get my foot in the door some where. EDIT: I just read the part...

  20. Hold Diltiazem if SBP <105 or HR <60. So should we hold if BP 91/60 and HR 105

    SquishyRN replied to BrandNewGrad's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that. Diazepam perhaps? But then the dosage would be too strong and is in fact appropriate for Diltiazem...

  21. Long-term career advice need: LVN with a Bachelor's?

    SquishyRN replied to purgatorios's topic in California Nursing

    No, your Biochemistry bachelor's will not get you out of needing a BSN for anything that would require it. Nor do employers or graduate schools generally view having a different bachelor's as...

  22. Long-term career advice need: LVN with a Bachelor's?

    SquishyRN replied to purgatorios's topic in California Nursing

    If you have plans to continue your education and/or move outside California in the future, absolutely DO NOT do the 30 unit option. If time is more important to you, go into an LVN to BSN bridge. If...

  23. would you work this rotating schedule?

    SquishyRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what I was thinking. If that schedule was consistent, I'd work that schedule. As another poster mentioned, I would just stay up Thursday and go to sleep early for

  24. Advice from a sad new grad

    SquishyRN replied to Lamjammcgee's topic in General Students

    Keep your head up. Southern California is a dismal market with only about half of new grads finding work within 18 months. I just finished my ADN and to sum up the speech the speaker gave us at...

  25. Online RN-To-BSN accreditation

    SquishyRN replied to BadMoonOnTheRise's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Arizona State University, University of Texas - Arlington, Western Governors University all have RN-BSN programs completely online, regional accreditation, and can be completed by Summer 2014,...