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  1. Forgot to add that my name is Not up yet on the board, 13 days and
  2. CA is very unpredictable, there is no way to know when they will post your results, it could be tomorrow or in two weeks. Keep checking the board daily, but don't obsess over it bc they only update...
  3. drug toxicity

    Did you assess the patient? What were the main problems? Were they experiencing respiratory depression? Muscle weakness, slurred speech, or other signs of acute opioid intoxication? I think you could...
  4. How to organize you work as a new nursing student

    Splurge on the expensive binders, the cheapy ones that are like a dollar do not last, I bought 1.5 inch binders, and I still ran out of room. I had three classes first semester, and I bought three...
  5. Spiderman pneumonic?

    Did you memorize the my chicken hez TB one as well? Its for airborne, measles, chicken pox (varicella); herpes zoster and
  6. When I was in school the financial aid office had a program that reembursted you for child care. We did not qualify bc my husband made a lot that yr, but its something to check into and I think they...
  7. What to do to Get Ready!

    If I could have done one thing differently it would have been to relax and not do anything to prepare:) spend time with those babies, there will come a time when you can't read them the bed time...
  8. Difference between...

    In my hospital all new grads are paid the same, BSN or ADN. However I believe BSN make 50 cents more an hour when they get off orientation, if you have a bachelors degree in another field it doesn't...
  9. Can new grads work in the ER?

    Alot of hospitals have new grad programs that are open strictly to new grads, but you have to know when they are available, bc I think ours were available march through april, so you have a tight time...
  10. Tele interview

    When I went for my ICU interview they didn't ask me anything cardiac related, or ICU related. They did ask me why I wanted to work in the unit. Also, I was asked general questions probably very...
  11. BON reviewing transcripts?

    Thank you, im sure that's what it is:) I have been proud of myself for remaining patient with the process, but it gets difficult when I see people post that their license numbers are up two days after...
  12. BON reviewing transcripts?

    Hello everyone, I graduated May 2011 and took nclex 6-8, so ten days ago. I got the good pop up but no name on the BRN yet. I called and they said my results are pending because they are reviewing my...
  13. Did I Pass??? PVT

    I don't know of anyone else here in CA, but im glad you told me that, it eases my mind a bit. My fingers are crossed but I know we both
  14. Did I Pass??? PVT

    Hopefully they are faster with your results then mine, im in CA and I got the good pop up 10 days ago and still no name on the
  15. Risk of exposure doing CPR

    I was at the library yesterday with my son, and while walking back to my car I saw a man slumped over sitting by a tree, I walked by and discovered him unconscious and blue. I dialed 911 and was...
  16. Funny things patients say !

    I had a psych patient tell me "Come here sweetheart I wont hurt you, I just want to touch your eyes" I guess more creepy then funny..... the same patient told me she sticks all her PO meds into her...
  17. Can't communicate with the new nurses

    I agree that is unsafe, a nurse I was working with during my clinical was from the fillipines and she said their nursing school was all english based, I wonder if most are
  18. Risk of exposure doing CPR

    -I am not a nurse, I graduated from nursing school in May, I am BLS certified but have never done CPR on a live person and have never witnessed a code. -My son is 3, he does not know how to call 911,...
  19. Is this legal?

    Im sorry! I just wanted to let you know that this is not uncommon, I applied to a few hospital new grad positions and forgot to put my graduation date on my application. They called me to ask me what...
  20. Risk of exposure doing CPR

    Thank you all so much for responding:) I took your advice and made a doctors appointment just to ease my
  21. Risk of exposure doing CPR

    I whole heartedly regret sticking my fingers in his mouth! I am horrified I actually did bc Ive had this discussion about what I would do in this situation but my mind went blank, I definitely would...
  22. Risk of exposure doing CPR

    Thanks! That makes me feel better, If I call EMS would they be able to give me information or would that violate HIPPA? I dont know the mans name, or if he even made it, the only thing I know is his...
  23. What grosses YOU out?

    may be a repeat but flaky feet, one time I was changing this mans socks and his loose skin flakes flew in my face and I happened to be breathing in at the same time, so I had feet flakes in my mouth...
  24. FAILED my exam today. Asking for HELP re: study tips

    Dont get down on yourself! There are tons and tons of posts exactly like this on the forum, if you scroll down you will find endless answers on different study plans and the things that have helped...
  25. CA BRN.. How long should i wait? Pls help

    :clpty::clpty:YAY!! You Worked hard and You Deserve it!!! I still have no results but I am hopeful that I will know in a few days:)