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  1. NCLEX-PN application: 54 pharmacology hours requirement

    rose2012 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello, I'm applying to the CA Board of Vocational Nursing to take the NCLEX-PN. I am eligible, as I understand, because I completed three semesters of an RN program. However, I'm concerned about the...

  2. NCLEX-PN application: 54 pharmacology hours requirement

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in California Nursing

    Since no one answered my question, I'll answer it myself in case anyone can find it helpful later. I searched and searched for an online class offered in the summer. There were none at community...

  3. NCLEX-PN Application: Need help!

    rose2012 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am having a heck of a time with the part of the application that my school is supposed to fill out. The director of my program won't do it and is making me fill out the form for him to sign, except...

  4. NCLEX-PN Application: Need help!

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Now I'm really starting to feel defeated. Why would they even allow the #3 option if you can't get hired with it? :'

  5. NCLEX-PN Application: Need help!

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, yeah, I guess. I've completed three semesters of an RN program. Now I'm trying to get more clinical experience by becoming an LVN so I'll be more prepared for the 4th semester of the RN program,...

  6. NCLEX Application - reporting of traffic violations

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, ok, thank

  7. NCLEX Application - reporting of traffic violations

    rose2012 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello, The application for NCLEX-PN says you do not have to report traffic violations under $300. Does anyone know if you have to report a traffic violation over $300 if you went to traffic school for...

  8. NCLEX Application - reporting of traffic violations

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in California Nursing

    Correction: Turns out I have only one over $300. Thank goodness. Does anyone know if this can affect one's ability to get LVN licensed? Are they mainly just trying to find out if it's been

  9. NCLEX Application - reporting of traffic violations

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks. Sadly, I have three over $300. It was just happenstance, due to stressful events in my life late last year. I did traffic school for one and paid the other two. Do you know if having three...

  10. Help! What does Q2P & Q4P mean?

    rose2012 posted a topic in General Students

    Help! What does Q2P and Q4P mean referring to medication frequency? Does it refer to 2 PM and 4

  11. Help! What does Q2P & Q4P mean?

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in General Students

    I think you're right, Kay, because the meds I'm referring to *are* PRNs on the MAR. And 2 pm and 4 pm really didn't make sense! I've never seen this "p" for "prn" before. Thank

  12. Heart sound in patient with hx of surgery for mitral valve prolapse

    rose2012 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I had a patient whose chart indicated that he had had surgery in the past for a mitral valve prolapse. He was running very high blood pressures following orthopedic surgery. When auscultating...

  13. Heart sound in patient with hx of surgery for mitral valve prolapse

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you,

  14. PICO question help

    rose2012 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I want to know if there is some fast way to come up with a PICO question and find one or more meta-analysis articles on it to discuss in a 5-minute presentation in my skills class. Every time I...

  15. Red Cross CNA Skills Testing: What Skills Were You Tested On?

    rose2012 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have my Red Cross CNA exam tomorrow morning. I'm really nervous about the skills portion, especially because I'm doing it as an RN student challenger, meaning that I did not take the Red Cross CNA...

  16. LTC CNA experience for hospital employment?

    rose2012 replied to CAAMSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks!

  17. LTC CNA experience for hospital employment?

    rose2012 replied to CAAMSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks, that helps to know. I'm in California. Today I got an interview for a job I applied for last night at a home health agency. It pays only $11/hour, but my friend thinks I should go for it,...

  18. LTC CNA experience for hospital employment?

    rose2012 replied to CAAMSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    lalopop86, where do you live? I know the job market can depend on location. I'm in the same boat as

  19. Red Cross CNA Skills Testing: What Skills Were You Tested On?

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you Joon! So glad to have it out of the way. The only problem job-wise is I found out today that registries won't hire you till you have your actual card from the state and some hospitals are...

  20. Red Cross CNA Skills Testing: What Skills Were You Tested On?

    rose2012 replied to rose2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, confused... Foot care isn't even on the list of Red Cross tested skills. Are you sure you took your test with Red

  21. CNA Skills Handbook

    rose2012 replied to joonil.choe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For Brush Resident's Dentures skill, would you really have to remove the dentures? As I understand it (?), the resident is played by a fellow student, right? In this case, we will not be able to...

  22. CNA Skills Handbook

    rose2012 replied to joonil.choe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, also... are they always people (students?) acting as the patient, or is there sometimes a

  23. CNA Skills Handbook

    rose2012 replied to joonil.choe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Joon, Another question, if you don't mind: For teeth brushing skill (your skill #8), the book isn't clear on why 2 pairs of gloves are necessary. In your guide, you say to remove the gloves after...

  24. CNA Skills Handbook

    rose2012 replied to joonil.choe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Joon, Thanks so much for your help. It's just really hard to know what to expect, as you say. I feel as if I might fail and then have to go back and do it again (at least the skills part) once I know...

  25. CNA Skills Handbook

    rose2012 replied to joonil.choe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Joon, Thanks for your packet; however, I'm confused as it does not seem to match the Red Cross book I just bought, "Nurse Assistant Training": Amazon.com: Nurse Assistant Training (9781584804147):...