Kchaffin

Kchaffin ASN, RN

Newbie NURSE - not sure why it says 5 yrs exp

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  1. ADN to BSN is it worth it?

    Kchaffin posted a topic in California Nursing

    So I graduated an ADN program in dec 2022 and became a legit RN 2/16/23. I told myself I would take a yr off from school before pursuing anything else. Well here we are its been an entire year... I'm...

  2. Favorite brands of scrubs and why?

    Kchaffin replied to RNbknyc's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    mandala scrubs is where its at...inexpensive, comfortable/flexible and lots of color

  3. April 2018 California Cohort

    Kchaffin replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm far like Victorville and I have been applying since Feb

  4. April 2018 California Cohort

    Kchaffin replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes I'm worried as well, I blew off cal state sb because wgu was perfect for me to continue working... I am really regretting that decision. I am even looking at reeling it back and going private just...

  5. April 2018 California Cohort

    Kchaffin replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Western Governors University

    So I just got the phone call... it's been postponed but they are hoping to get another one started before

  6. April 2018 California Cohort

    Kchaffin replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Western Governors University

    Nope I guess

  7. April 2018 California Cohort

    Kchaffin replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Western Governors University

    Wow I haven't heard anything at all... and now I'm reading it's cancelled... maybe we chose the wrong school.... damn

  8. April 2018 California Cohort

    Kchaffin replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Western Governors University

    Nothing yet the wait is killing me

  9. April 2018 California Cohort

    Kchaffin replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Western Governors University

    Hey.. yes I have been involved in hospital care, home care post acute and sub acute care... I have an associates in Science/math which basically says I can transfer to a 4 year college. I see you are...

  10. April 2018 California Cohort

    Kchaffin replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Western Governors University

    EEK the second week of Feb that is next week right? I originally applied for Feb cohort but unfortunately didn't make it so I am applying for this cohort...otherwise it could be Aug. My Science GPA...

  11. Enrollment Counselor not responding

    Kchaffin replied to Clear Gummy Bear's topic in Western Governors University

    Try emailing them again...my counselor is in/out of the office alot...but I email her again if I don't hear from her after 3 days... I can understand your frustration with the lack of phone calls...

  12. February 2018 California cohort

    Kchaffin replied to Nikkik1972's topic in Western Governors University

    I know that holding a degree, license, experience increases your chances of being chosen but I don't think its the only thing... Have you been in touch with an enrollment counselor? Where in Cali are...

  13. A bit childish but...

    Kchaffin replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Western Governors University

    I think you will like it...the cost of living is so much cheaper....there is an awesome childrens museum and if the zoo is still around your lil one will love it. I wish I could move

  14. A bit childish but...

    Kchaffin replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Western Governors University

    Feb 2018 So Cal cohort..its Funny you got in the Houston Cohort...thats my home town lol well Dayton, TX off hwy

  15. A bit childish but...

    Kchaffin replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Western Governors University

    No I am still waiting to see if I got in...they started calling people yesterday

  16. A bit childish but...

    Kchaffin replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Western Governors University

    Congratulations!!! You busted your hump to get where you are and you don't need anyone to toot your horn....BLAST IT YOURSELF!!! Go out and celebrate! Word to the wise: since your munchkin is so...

  17. February 2018 California cohort

    Kchaffin replied to Nikkik1972's topic in Western Governors University

    awesome!! Im really hoping I get in but my GPA is only a 3.3 right now...Im looking at a 3.5 at the end of this semester but whether that will be considered or not I have no idea... and my TEAS 84....

  18. February 2018 California cohort

    Kchaffin replied to Nikkik1972's topic in Western Governors University

    yay congrats!! I am still waiting....if you dont mind sharing what were your stats? Gpa/TEAS/ first time applying? BSN prelicense? or LVN/RN to BSN ect Where in So Cal are you? Im in Victorville....

  19. Wgu prelicensure August 2017 California cohort

    Kchaffin replied to missfuture_rn102's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes I would have to....I also applied to Cal State SB... Is megan your advisor? She said something about a clinical site closer than Orange county..but Clinicals wont be till the last 3-5 weeks of...

  20. I wonder if I'm too old...?

    Kchaffin replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing

    ummm Age is but a number...We desperately need great nursing/CNA

  21. Wgu prelicensure August 2017 California cohort

    Kchaffin replied to missfuture_rn102's topic in Western Governors University

    I am in Victorville (High desert) and

  22. Wgu prelicensure August 2017 California cohort

    Kchaffin replied to missfuture_rn102's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi I applied for the Feb 2018 cohort...I'm still waiting to hear back from WGU and this is my first time applying. My letter of intent basically said why I chose their program and how I came to the...

  23. Med/surg CNA (days)

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

    That's what I thought too at the convalescence home I worked at we had about 16-20 at night. But surely it can't be as many considering we have to keep a watchful eye on them. I'm wondering if they...

  24. Med/surg CNA (days)

    Kchaffin posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I received my CNA cert in Aug 2014, worked at a convalescence home for approximately 7 months ( that place nearly broke me) and have been fortunate to work at a 6 bed congregate sub acute facility...

  25. Patient rights violation?

    Kchaffin posted a topic in California Nursing

    I work as a CNA in a long term acute care facility in CA and I have a pt that is upset because they were recently told (disposable underwear) would no longer be ordered and they will have no choice...