SquishyRN

SquishyRN BSN, RN

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  1. NCLEX-PN help

    SquishyRN replied to eppley07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders, Kaplan, and Exam Cram as well. I thought Saunders was good content review, but I thought their practice questions were far easier than the actual test. I thought Kaplan's practice...

  2. LTC - What are my actions after receiving phone call regarding new orders?

    SquishyRN replied to username33's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To add to what thecommuter said, don't forget to chart in the nurses notes something like "new order for blah blah blah noted and carried out. Responsible party *insert name here* and resident made...

  3. Maintaining the license without work, and a general rant

    SquishyRN replied to hotflashion's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Besides what everyone else has already pointed out about relocating, and I can't speak for other places, but there is absolutely no where in California that is "begging" for new grads, which is the...

  4. So Cal CC with Lottery

    SquishyRN replied to DeterminedFutureRN's topic in California Nursing

    Take a look at this old thread:

  5. Request local CA LVN job/pay info:

    SquishyRN replied to Karl Farmer's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They havent decreased per se, but they have remained stagnant despite inflation. I am a new grad, I'll have my first full year in December, so my wages are pretty average. Since the economy went sour...

  6. Request local CA LVN job/pay info:

    SquishyRN replied to Karl Farmer's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in the greater LA area as an on call at 3 different ltc facilities. My pay is $18, $20, and $22 per hour at each place. I have my IV cert but no one really cares about that as an lvn in ltc. It...

  7. does every atom compose of every subatomic particle?

    SquishyRN replied to WKredz5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you'd be better off asking chemists or physicists that question instead of nurses XD But from what I did understand in chemistry, I suppose atoms like that can exist, but they would be highly...

  8. Jobs for LVN'S in California

    SquishyRN replied to Jewelsy's topic in California Nursing

    Where are you possibly getting this information?? Understanding supply and demand alone makes LA and Orange County two of the worse places to look for an LVN job -- too many schools in these areas...

  9. CA LVNs.Where did u get ur IV cert?

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

    I took my class the weekend of Halloween 2010 and it was on the website by mid-February 2011. So 3 1/2 months, but I wasn't even licensed until December. They didn't send my paperwork to the BVNPT...

  10. So cal new grad, $23/hr...

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

    Wow! $23 an hour! As bad as the market is right now for new grads that's the second most I've heard so far for a new grad in So. Cal. You'll be hard pressed to find something better for a new grad...

  11. Question for all So Cal new grad LVNs...!!!

    SquishyRN replied to QB106's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK!! Most jobs aren't advertised and are found out by word of mouth. Even if there is an opening to a place you walk into, chances are it's going to be filled by someone...

  12. glendale adventist lvn test???

    SquishyRN replied to Chronicle Nurse's topic in California Nursing

    The questions on the LVN test were mostly situational. I don't remember doing any calculations. There were only a few questions too. I remember finishing in around 10 min and scoring 100%. When I...

  13. Is it worth becoming an LVN/LPN now in day??? Los Angeles Area L.A

    SquishyRN replied to Freddy13's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with TheCommuter 100%. It will help a lot that you're a bilingual male. The facilities I work at are always looking for bilingual staff. But definitely look into going into an ROP program...

  14. CA LVNs.Where did u get ur IV cert?

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

    I went to Genesis MEC in Brea. It's typically run during the weekend, and it's a 3 day course from Friday to Sunday. I thought the instructors were great and the office sent my info to the board...

  15. potential future nurse seeking wisdom from current nurses

    SquishyRN replied to George4life's topic in Nursing Career

    Especially in nursing. Just read all the posts here by new grads not being able to find their first nursing job. You'll be in for a rude awakening should you find yourself not being able to even land...

  16. Cali lvn looking for work

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

    I see openings for bilingual LVN I's come up on kaiser's website from time to time for their outpatient facilities. Check daily and apply when they come up. Just be patient and keep your head up

  17. Frustrated New Grad LPN with NO experience

    SquishyRN replied to Happynurs3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's understandable that you're eager, and it's good that you're confident, but I think you're being too overconfident. LTC is HARD. No matter how good a program you came from, or how well you did,...

  18. MENTAL HEALTH LVN jobs in SoCal

    SquishyRN replied to lulu67's topic in California Nursing

    I know Glendale Adventist is hiring LVNs right now for their psych unit. I applied and interviewed but they don't want new grads. Since you have experience in mental health I'm sure you'll have a...

  19. Do I still have a chance?

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

    No they won't consider the B- as higher just because it's from a UC. Your overall GPA would be a bigger determinant I think than the school, being from a UC I would think might just be a tiebreaker...

  20. Where do I go from here? Need advice

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

    I agree with mangopeach. Just retake them. If I were in your situation I'd consider it a good thing the 5 yr limit has passed bc it gives me an opportunity to get better grades in those classes. It...

  21. Where do I go from here? Need advice

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

    Not all community colleges are grades based. Mt SAC, ELAC, and Cerritos are 3 CCs in the greater LA area I know of that are lottery based. I'm sure there are more, you just need to do your

  22. Cali lottery nursing schools

    SquishyRN replied to rgs829's topic in California Nursing

    Mt SAC is also a lottery program. And I think ELAC as well. But Mt SAC states on their site that they are currently not accepting new applications for the nursing program for the Fall 2011 and Spring...

  23. Considering LVN/LPN program

    SquishyRN replied to rileyc's topic in California Nursing

    I would say the job market for new grad LVNs in Southern California is worse than the job market for new grad RNs, although both are dismal either way. Most hospitals don't hire LVNs anymore. As an...

  24. How does an on call lvn work?

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

    I'm an on call lvn for 2 SNFs (not agency but for the actual facilities) and I feel very crippled For both places I only had 2 days orientation. I'm really starting to wonder where these ltcs are at...

  25. Dealing with frustrating family and supervisor

    SquishyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the long post, just extremely frustrated. I work on call at a SNF and get called for different shifts and stations, or treatment. I finished being treatment nurse 7-3 this morning and at 8pm...