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RN_Marie

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  1. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    RN_Marie posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I started working for a sub-acute LTC as the DSD last week. The DON and I hit it off because we have the same vision on what we need to do in order to solve the problems we current have. Early this...

  2. NCLEX and YOU

    RN_Marie posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I want to share some tips on how you can personalize and really get yourself ready for the NCLEX. But before that, let me tell you something about myself: I took the NCLEX-PN back in 2006 and passed...

  3. Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    RN_Marie replied to RN_Marie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I do love to get more experienced nurses, in this tough economy I dare anyone who has been in the job market for a year or so and would not want work. Say what you want with a LTC, but when you...

  4. I have an interview on Tuesday for Mother/Baby at local Hospital,l

    RN_Marie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    While it is something you should be excited about, I have to ask you once again if you feel that you are a safe nurse?In the end it is your judgment. However, you just posted a thread about being...

  5. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    RN_Marie replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wear scrubs after work to go to the store or eat. If I get my scrubs dirtied (poo, pee or having a fomite poo and pee on my scrubs), then I’ll change. I always have an extra shoes and scrubs in my...

  6. Starting wage for New Grads in the LA area

    RN_Marie replied to Timm_P's topic in California Nursing

    NICU at Harbor - UCLA: $24.41 (will increase with

  7. Written up for false documentation...

    RN_Marie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Verbal warning can be as simple as pointing out a mistake and telling you the proper way to do it and you telling them that you'll watch out for it. It does not need to be formal. If you leave, it...

  8. Written up for false documentation...

    RN_Marie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    if you're still on your probation period, you have not reached your 90-day evals yet. am i right? therefore, you are not considered a full-time employee. my first job as a lvn was in a ltc. there are...

  9. New Grad Moving to California

    RN_Marie replied to katanator's topic in Nursing Career

    Your best bet is to look for a new grad RN residency program. However, let me give you a fair warning. The nursing market in California is very competitive. You are not only competing against new...

  10. Can a US citizen/NCLEX passer gain clinical experience in the Phils?

    RN_Marie replied to littleone17's topic in Philippines

    Most companies ask where you acquired your BLS and IV certifications. Most hospitals prefer certifications from the american heart associations alone. While it may be convenient to get your...

  11. RN-BSN online classes...chances at a job?

    RN_Marie replied to aka640's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    6 years ago, it was not such a big deal even if you graduated from an online university. Nowadays, the market is highly competitive. Every single thing that will put you on the do-not-hire-list...

  12. When are you not considered a "New Grad" anymore?

    RN_Marie replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    1-year of paid acute

  13. Does Taking Chemistry Actually Matter?

    RN_Marie replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    Yes! Chemistry is the foundation of all pharmacology. Electrolyte imbalances is easier to understand when you have a solid chemistry

  14. Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    RN_Marie replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Is it important to tell them the truth? Absolutely. Is it necessary to push your opinion into them? Absolutely not. People will believe what they want to believe. They will not appreciate you raining...

  15. Poor nurse role models.. is this what I have to look forward to?

    RN_Marie replied to Jane says's topic in General Nursing

    You also have the power to stop this. As a mandated reporter, you have to protect the patient whether from themselves, yourself or colleagues. It is important that you understand how powerful you are...

  16. Denied by CABON now to take LVN..

    RN_Marie replied to kayakoto's topic in Nurse Registration

    according to the bvnpt website, there are 5 methods to take the test: method #1 - graduates of california approved schools of vocational nursing in californiainstructions are on file with each school....

  17. Missed NCLEX date anything I can do?

    RN_Marie replied to blinky's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The fact is that even with this test incompetent nurses still roam around and are risking the lives of many by doing so. How would you feel if someone who received their RN license cheated their way...

  18. How long did it take for you to find a job after graduating?

    RN_Marie replied to wrenRN06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated February 2012, took the nclex-rn March 6, licensed March 8 and got a job March 13 (4 business days after I received my license). I did not have a job all throughout nursing school. I was...

  19. CA BoN asks for individual courses, but do they exist?

    RN_Marie replied to GolysMom's topic in Nurse Registration

    As I recall there are three options available for IERN: 1. To finish the unit deficits In California, I have not heard of any university (public / private) that allows students to just finish selected...

  20. Missed NCLEX date anything I can do?

    RN_Marie replied to blinky's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    [color=#333333] according to the ncsbn website (ncsbn.org):[color=#333333] please note - if you missed an exam appointment or your att expired, you do not have to wait the 45 or 90 day period before...

  21. passed nclex RN

    RN_Marie replied to praise god's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  22. Did you use ATI as a review resource?

    RN_Marie replied to BlackMurse1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school used ATI as the main reviewer. Personally, I hate ATI. I don't like that in order to access questions a password and ID must be plugged in. I also did not find their materials anyway similar...

  23. Denied by CABON now to take LVN..

    RN_Marie replied to kayakoto's topic in Nurse Registration

    You don't need paid bedside experience because all you need is to have the total of clinical and lecture hours mandated by BVNPT. You are using method 3 because you're petitioning for the equivalent...

  24. Missed NCLEX date anything I can do?

    RN_Marie replied to blinky's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I understand your frustration. But in the nursing profession, professionalism is important. While you do have a point, it is also essential to take responsibility for your action. What if this is a...

  25. Nclex dilemma ... PLEASE RESPOND

    RN_Marie replied to RENEfromLA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's probably because the boards are going to request more information from you. You may have passed and they cannot release your license because of paperwork. It happened to me. My school hired...