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  1. LTC in California for New Grads

    racs09_RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm still not sure if I wanna quit my first job as an RN. I only got 2 days of orientation then sent out on my own. I asked for more orientation, and said it was not possible. I'm a charge nurse who...

  2. New RN, interviewed at an LTC facility.....scared!!!

    racs09_RN replied to dianne777RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Really 24 residents for one CNA? That's too much to ask for from a

  3. DILEMMA: Just got hired as a psych nurse BUT want to apply to new grad programs

    racs09_RN replied to RoyalNurseBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi! i would like to ask how is the hiring process for private psych hospitals? i had an interview 2 weeks ago and was told i would receive a call after background check.. but still no call yet? how...

  4. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just got hired at a LTC as a Charge Nurse. They have 3 stations with 30+ patients each. I had two days of orientation on the floor, and it was my last day today. I'll be working part time and will...

  5. LTC in California for New Grads

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where do you

  6. Nclex preparation and requirements

    racs09_RN replied to scan87's topic in Nurse Registration

    Actually I graduated April of 2011. As soon as graduation i applied for eligibility in Cali. I was found eligible sometime around October. Then some of my classmates who took the Philippine Nursing...

  7. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    racs09_RN replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    where are you guys? im looking for places that would give at least a week of orientation instead of 2 days

  8. Any Foreign Grad from UPHR (Philippines)

    racs09_RN replied to kakay's topic in Immigration Advice

    I'm from UPHR Las Pinas also 2011 batch.. most of my classmates were denied here in CA.. I took the exam on Nov 18, luckily I have my license already. After that all of my friends got denied and...

  9. LTC in California for New Grads

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Feedbacks

  10. New RN no experience, might be hired by a nursing home? Need advice please!

    racs09_RN replied to jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's really tough. but i really think that you got into a good place. I was oriented for two days only and have 30-40 patients. But i couldn't last long. I kept asking for more orientation but it was...

  11. I just need to vent to people who understand

    racs09_RN replied to thisismyname's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i feel the same way.. did you guys have 2 days of orientation also.. i wanna go to a place that have a longer

  12. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    racs09_RN replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    how many days of orientation did you get.. i feel the like were on the same boat right

  13. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    where do you guys work? i need to go there.. im in

  14. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks guys for the advice.. but i already asked for more orientation.. the DON said that its not possible.. the management only allows 2 days.. the DON said that all ther new grads go through the...

  15. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I need some advice badly.. After 2 days of orientation i've been on duty for my first time.. and it was really horrible. they all taught me some things to speed up. but i wouldn't do it. i just...

  16. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much for your comments. I'm gonna talk to my DON again. If they won't give me more orientations, I'm gonna think things through whether I should stay or

  17. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it really like this for all LTC's.. I'm scared that if i quit, i won't be able to get another job. Hospitals won't hire, so LTC is like my only option. Does it mean I wasn't meant to be a

  18. First RN job at LTC.. Please I need help badly!

    racs09_RN replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I told the DON already. She said it's normal to feel this way. Just tough it out. I asked for more days of orientation, but she said it was not possible.. I just don't know what to

  19. Questions regarding RN Residency

    racs09_RN replied to jenmesh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Would you mind mentioning the name of the Hospital that youv'e applied to.. im looking for RN residency programs..

  20. After 4 times....Thank you!

    racs09_RN replied to karlaparis's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  21. Passed nclex & you can too!

    racs09_RN replied to ChicRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!

  22. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    racs09_RN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm from Cali also.. And YES the PVT

  23. where should i rely on the lab values?

    racs09_RN replied to letmepassnclexpls's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't stress too much on the lab values.. Just choose one material, i used the lab values of Saunders.. The lab values on the NCLEX were really either too high or too low.. hope that

  24. How u apply kaplan 2010-2011 strategies

    racs09_RN replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To tell you the truth I wasnt really able to use all of the strategies of Kaplan.. I just looked at the question and answers.. Then it would depend from there.. I only used the ABC's, Maslows, Acute...

  25. Taking NCLEX-RN next week

    racs09_RN replied to karlaparis's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    @puprlechicxiii I would really recommend Rachell Allen.. I felt that I was ready when taking the exam.. Even when I was taking my exam I knew I would pass.. Because I was able to learn and understand...