Goody86

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1. Pregnant RN caring for a CMV patient

   Goody86 replied to senseiRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   The funny thing is that kaplan had two review questions about herpes zoster. One said that since the area of the body affected could be covered they could resume working, and the other question stated...

2. Number Of Questions You Felt Like You Knew

   Goody86 replied to tostu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Probably 10-15 of each for the 82 questions I had. Most of them I could narrow down to 2 answers. It really tests your critical and analytical

3. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

   My unit start date is August 9th, but I know of others who start end of July. It must be different for

4. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

   AceRN21, What cardiac unit did you get? I'll be on 7W. Did you interview with RA?

5. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

   I'm intermediate care. We will be neighbors, so maybe you'll receive patients from the ED and stabilize them, they'll go to surgery, then I'll get them until discharge.

6. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

   Freshnewnurse11, I will be on 7W cardiac surgery unit, not CTICU. Thanks for compiling this information

7. Associates degree vs. Bachelor's Degree with RN experience

   Goody86 replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in First Year After Licensure

   As a student, who has read about the difficulty new graduates have been having finding jobs, my personal opinion is that it has more to do with working in nursing homes...if picking from the two...

8. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

   No. I won't be in an ICU. It's cardiac surgery observation...so just shy of the ICU.

9. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

   Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

   October is an option for you? Any idea how that would work with the residency

10. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

    Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

    My application status has not changed yet...still says "we have contacted you for an interview." Yes, 7 West. I wouldn't get discouraged. I don't think the manager has contacted anyone else yet. Said...

11. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

    Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

    I accepted a position on cardiac surgery observation this week! Anyone else who will be in the residency this summer feel free to mssg me. I'll be moving a long ways to LA and looking to meet

12. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

    Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

    Qualifications are different for everyone. My leadership experience is my strength, so I highlighted that. It all comes down to in person impression if you get the chance, in my

13. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

    Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

    There really isn't time for anything but Q&A. I brought a copy of an article I wrote, but I didn't hand it to the manager until I was walking away b/c I didn't want to take up any question

14. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

    Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

    Write your thank you notes!!! Can't guarantee they will have an impact, but I'm sure they are at least

15. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

    Goody86 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

    The way it worked when I went was everyone checked in at a desk and they made copies of licenses or certifications, then I waited in a room with everyone else until it was my turn to interview. After...