JoniL&DRN

JoniL&DRN

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  1. January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    JoniL&DRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Even as I write this post I get nauseated!! Graduation is in 12 days and I plan on taking boards the very end of January (but of course no ATT yet so I haven't registered). I'm opting not to take an...

  2. online RN-BSN in CA

    JoniL&DRN replied to EDnurse2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you are a Cali resident try Cal State Dominguez Hills. Still online but much cheaper than UoP. I start in January! Apps still being accepted. I hear it is very doable (from a former grad) Here's...

  3. How many in your class Started/Finished

    JoniL&DRN replied to carilyn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Started with 80... at beginning of 4th semeter we have 61. We'll see how many graduate. I suspect we'll lose a few more (as has been the case in the past) Not very encouraging odds... and very sad for...

  4. A Day in the Life on L&D - Please Respond!

    JoniL&DRN replied to rnWinn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I live in a medium sized community in Central California (approx 100,000 people). My hospital doees about 350-400 deliveries a month. Our workload is usually very manageable with 1:2 active pts....

  5. Precepting Students?

    JoniL&DRN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    As a senior student who is currently in the leadership rotation (which requires a 1:1 presectorship) I thank you! I am very grateful to the RN who was willing to take me on. The RN who has worked on...

  6. ? re: CA NCLEX date

    JoniL&DRN replied to EDnurse2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I can't speak for myself (because I don't graduate until Dec.) but all the gals I know from the most recent graduation class are taking the NCLEX anywhere from as early as mid June to whenever...

  7. Is L&D for me????

    JoniL&DRN replied to Toots71506's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is also something to consider. I will admit that this is a problem for me sometimes. When I see docs implementing intervention after intervention it makes me cringe.....on the other side of the...

  8. Is L&D for me????

    JoniL&DRN replied to Toots71506's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i wish i could give you more specific answers but most of them vary from hospital to hospital. here (in ca) you don't need 2 years med surg right now but ehn that changes every few years. l&d is...

  9. cardiac enzymes

    JoniL&DRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK I could be wrong here (as is often the case) but I think Troponin is the gold standard marker for cardiac cell death, elevating late but staying elevated longer. CK-MB also an indicator but can be...

  10. Evil Nursing Instructors

    JoniL&DRN replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Students

    Nope... you aren't the only one. They are out there and they have PhD's in EVIL! The best thing to do is just try to fly under the radar I think. I have found that nursing school isn't the only place...

  11. IV start trouble

    JoniL&DRN posted a topic in General Students

    HELP! I have had no problem in the past with my IV starts. I thought I had pretty good technique. BUT in the last two weeks 8/10 IV's I have started have blown. I know it's me because a RN can come...

  12. Prioritizing

    JoniL&DRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK I see a common theme here... everyone seems to be saying they are getting TONS of prioritizing questions on the NCLEX. I know the NCLEX did a change in April and it seems like the newest test has...

  13. IV start trouble

    JoniL&DRN replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks for great advice. I might not be parallel enough when I advance... I can see that as a problem. SO discouraging to be good at the book stuff and struggle with skills like IV's (I did get my vag...

  14. number of nurses in delivery room

    JoniL&DRN replied to califrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If things are stable and not busy we have one RN for mom and *hopefully* an LVN to do baby. We are trying to implement the "golden hour" right now and give mom, dad and baby some time before we do...

  15. ED internship for student nurse

    JoniL&DRN replied to 2B_RN_2008's topic in Emergency

    My hospital has them but I understand they are hard to come by. The usually hire the students who have worked there as techs but I bet if you are determined enough to get a meeting with the NM you...

  16. FreaKiNg OuT here!!

    JoniL&DRN replied to jodyangel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's is the address I found so you're on the right track. Now hit google maps!!! Congrats and good

  17. online nclex result for California BON--help!

    JoniL&DRN replied to cereza_18's topic in International Nursing

    You can check the BRN website. CA does not participate in quick notification like other states but you can just type your name in and if you passed your license # will come up. This is the link:...

  18. New to night shift

    JoniL&DRN replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work NOC's 18-0630 usually 3 in a row if I can get them that way. I like to have the four off. On my first day on I lay down about 1 or 2 and sleep hopefully until 3 or 4 (but usually more like 2...

  19. CSUDH bsn program?

    JoniL&DRN replied to CSUDHbsn2b's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks very much for your info. I spoke with X at CSUDH via email. X acknowledges that the site and info isn't easy to navigate. My concern at this point is I want to take 3 or 4 classes each term and...

  20. why are some students getting 2 patients?

    JoniL&DRN replied to lpnhell's topic in General Students

    Is this an LPN/LVN or RN program? I have 5 patients! We have to do one detailed careplan per rotation and she will let you do 3 on that day. Every other day you take what the RN has (an on a med-surg...

  21. Crying when stressed/overwhelmed

    JoniL&DRN replied to SillyLilly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OH this thread has been sooo great to read. I too am a crier. It's funny because most people see me as a very confident, strong person and I am in many ways (ah baggage left over from childhood...

  22. CSUDH bsn program?

    JoniL&DRN replied to CSUDHbsn2b's topic in California Nursing

    I have a question about this program as well. Plan to start in Spring 08 but when I search classess it seems like they aren't always offering the level 300 (302, 306, 315, 345) courses that you need...

  23. About how much..

    JoniL&DRN replied to KMP77's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm in California. We had three children and one income (not a very big one though). I used a fee waiver offered by my state for tuition and received a grant AND took some loans as well. My program...

  24. HI...my dream

    JoniL&DRN replied to KMP77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your best bet is to 1. find a community college 2. contact your high school (as the CC may require transcripts.. but don't worry your high school grades won't count). Then you can start thinking about...

  25. Do your OBs underestimate EBLs?

    JoniL&DRN replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Along those lines do you have docs who look at the board, see a pt. is say 7 cm go in and examine her and say she is 5? We did a little test. Whatever the pt. was we subtracted one or two (if she was...