celtickimba

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1. what are my options lvn to bsn in california

   celtickimba posted a topic in LPN to RN

   There are a few old articles on the subject, so, I am hoping that there are many more in 2016. Anyone use straighter line and then go to western governors university?

2. What is the least stressful high paying nursing specialty?

   celtickimba posted a topic in General Nursing

   Please state what you know about 6 figure nursing specialties that are the least stressful Midwife? Cardiac certification?

3. What is the easiest way to get ACLS certified?

   celtickimba posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have never been through the process, and have heard that its really intense. Since I am a new LPN, I would like to know if anyone knows of the easiest way to get that

4. Picked on at Work

   celtickimba posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I recently got my first job as an LVN. I was very excited at first, but, now, three weeks into it, I am upset because I am being picked on by the staff. It is my first job as a nurse and I guess I...

5. Will I get benefits if I'm hired full time?

   celtickimba posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just hired to work 5 days per week. Nothing was said about benefits, but, I thought that I would get them if I were hired full

6. Is there a good sphygmomanometer for manual blood pressure?

   celtickimba replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you OldDude, Would a Littmann Classic be a good

7. Is there a good sphygmomanometer for manual blood pressure?

   celtickimba posted a topic in General Nursing

   A few of my friends who are still in nursing school are having trouble with taking blood pressure manually. Does anyone have a suggestion as to a sphygmomanometer that is easy to use? All that their...

8. What is a good resource for learning medical Spanish?

   celtickimba replied to IfnotnowWhen's topic in General Nursing

   I know what you mean. Its pretty

9. Do Nurses Work Several Per Diem Jobs?

   celtickimba posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just got hired as a "per diem" nurse, and I'm wondering if I can work 'per diem" at two hospitals to assure that I am working full time? Do nurses work per diem at several

10. How many job interviews before you get your first nursing job?

    celtickimba posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For all nurses who have already gotten their first position after passing NCLEX. How many interviews did you get before landing the job? Did you send out more than 50 resumes before getting an...

11. Can an LVN/LPN in California be an Endoscopy Nurse?

    celtickimba posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering. So many RNs claim that they love being in GI. Just wondering if clinics/hospitals in California hire LVNs for these positions. If so, can they receive certifications in the specialty...

12. I think I failed Nclex in 75 questions

    celtickimba replied to RN_Dreams's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You must first analyze why you failed. My good friend failed twice and when I asked her this question she knew immediately that she just did not have enough nursing knowledge. She was super stressed...

13. Nursing Job Without Stress

    celtickimba posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know if its even possible for a new LPN to find a job that is low stress? I'm talking low to the point where she can go to school for BSN and still be able to study. Any experiences, advice or...

14. What LPN to RN or BSN options are there in California?

    celtickimba replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the link. That helps a

15. What LPN to RN or BSN options are there in California?

    celtickimba posted a topic in General Nursing

    I live in California and have discovered that we have some very limited options as to online LPN to BSN options. There are many Universities throughout the country that have programs but few in...