Deuceswild1

I have been a Set Medic for 4 years, I have done movies, shows, concerts, sports, and a bunch of crazy random things (hot dog eating contests etc.) I have seen RNs utilized at events, but it is not a full time gig, one company out by me is Simmons Ambulance, they do the huge venues like coachella, the twist is that the company is owned by a ER Doc that is the medical director for the company so they get away with it, and they have a mobile pop up triage center, most of the RN stand by gigs are related with working on a ambulance CCT unit full time and once in a while you get a special gig where the insurance requires an RN

What I am curious of is finding a good NCLEX book that is split in very distinct sections, that I can use as practice questions for the appropriate course/section of that course. I am doing well but thought this might be of extra help and wanted to know your guys suggestions before making a purchase.

Male RNs have it the worst, Patient: "Oh hi doctor" Male RN; "No mam I am your RN today" Patient: "why didnt you stay in school to become a doctor?" Male RN; "Being an RN allows me to have a life"

That 47% number makes me happy because, like most of us here we are the 53% that get hired anyways

I am in the nursing core portion at the Ontario campus, yes there are plenty of grads from here getting jobs. My honest opinion it is less about the school and more about who you are. As far as clinical sites there is at least 4-5 sites per term per subject I am only 2 terms in so I can only speak for that. It is a good school if you look past the cost, the school is in no way a way to buy your degree. I watched 20+ people squeak by general ed. and fail first term nursing. They take the nursing seriously, and from what I can tell they have services to help you find a job after graduation. Also it seems they have "partnerships" with particular hospitals as well so I would think that would help.

Being an EMT on a CCT unit for many years in so cal, and knowing these IFT medics that will be filling these positions will be scary. I am assuming they are mostly pushing this because of the cost of a medic vs. an RN. It is weird that orange county is the first place because private ambulance medics do not even exist out there right now only fire medics can operate as medics in orange county. Okay I re-read it and it seems medics will not be doing CCT calls, but they will be able to do ALS calls because in orange county they are unable right now. This is not goodbye CCT-RNs in cali by no means it is simply allowing RNs to be freed up from ALS calls like cardiac monitoring or basic drug therapy. Unless I am missing the part where they are training medics on mechanical ventilators and transferring patients with blood transfusions and multiple drips on a pump then I do not think this article means what you think it means.

I wouldn't recommend a new grad ADN to come to California, along with the baby boomers there are tons(esp. So Cali) of Universities pumping out new grad BSNs

15-20 out of 50 or so

Thank you!

I find it helpful to start with the chapter summaries and questions. Write the questions for the chapter down and search for the answers, makes it a little better and keeps your brain stimulated.

Are you getting treatment yet? Dont give up yet, your condition may improve!

Hi guys, sorry if this is the wrong place for this. Just started first term nursing and was givin the ATI and paid for it and all and was wondering where I could find the ebook downloads for the books that go along with the modules, apparently they can give you physical books but I need them ASAP because the lessons online suck. Thanks!

I currently am in the nursing program at the Ontario campus and it is a mirror of the LA, I believe. The way it goes is 1. HESI 2. Transfer in credits 3. Finish remaining general ed credits at university (keep in mind there isn't a wait list you are assigned a grad. date and you WILL graduate that date assuming you do not fail any classes, downfall is that you are at the will of the school as far as picking your days you go, you are guaranteed to get the classes, but you do not get to pick times/days only on some classes you do.) 4. Start Nursing program Other than that all I can say is that regardless of the price tag, I have seen a number of people wash out and fail from this school by thinking they are paying their way through it is in no way an easy program, and is gaining a lot of respect from the areas hospitals(besides price tag) it is accelerated and difficult, but a good program. Edit: lol didn't realize how old this thread was, meh whatever if someone needs this info its there!lol

I have a lady in my cohort that is in her 50s she is my favorite, she always brings everyone cookies.

I work as an EMT part time, and am in an accelerated BSN program. Problem I see is that I had been an EMT 2 years prior to starting so finding part-time work was easy, it is hard to come by a part time position that will hire a fresh EMT.

Of course there are exceptions, two nurses with non conflicting personalities would work just fine, I just think in certain circumstances it could be annoying being in the same profession. I prefer to keep work and personal life apart.

Simply put, opposites work better. Why would you want two people of the same profession together, its better to see things from someones non medical standpoint anyways.

I am currently enrolled at the ontario campus and thus far, aside from the tuition it has been a great experience. It does not take it easy on you like some will assume on here, it is a lot of hard work in small terms, but it flys by. I enter nursing core next term so I cannot sy much about the nursing portion, but if it reflects the 10 months I have been here so far it will be good.

I'm a male in nursing school. I'm becoming a nurse because my experience as an emt has seen the worst and the best of nurse some are just uninformed and negative and some are positive and know everything they need to know sadly there are more negative mean nurses than there are happy. I'm becoming an RN because I want to instill that positive energy into the worlds most negative enviroment to help with patients coworkers and family. Because a positive rn is hard to find these days.

Oh you should also go back and read some of the funny things you said that are rumors that you made seem like facts. Also since you said multiple times people who go here can't handle lives may I ask if you have ever had an important role in any healthcare setting? I've been working on an ambulance several years and trust me it isn't about high grades or doing super excellent in school......90% of the learning is done in the field not in the classroom. So when it comes down its about the individual not the school. I know your prob just ignorant and going to keep posting without retaining a word anyone throughout this post is trying to get into your head.

I only make what i can of what your saying because all of your responses are based upon rumor and assumption. All of your ranting about this school that school, this price that price, this quality that quality, isn't that all opinion and assumption? Everything you say when asked is vague such as prices specific school or personal experience. I didn't assume you were going to fail....I said you attempted by that I ment from what I see your having programs going through the complete processes of any given school. I mean tell me otherwise or not I'm just responding because I don't like when people rant about something they don't know much about.

I'm currently starting a RN BSN program and have been working 1.5 years and will be there 4 years when I'm done. I'm hoping to come out and get a new grad position in ED or ICU and was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and how it has helped.

Hi I'm doing pre reqs for my nursing program and came across great deals on international textbooks compared to the american versions from what the descriptions say the only difference is that they are soft cover and have a different image on the outside same ISBN numbers and content/page quality. Just wondering if anyone has used these and have had good or bad experiences with them. Thanks

you have been accepted to a couple? nice! now how many programs have you attempted? Sounds like this hatred story is starting to unfold lol. Guess thinking others have it easy by paying a lot for school makes it easier falling out of multiple regular programs. Sounds like by the time you will be done I will have made my school cost times 5.( This is all based upon observation of this unknown person bashing on something they clearing know nothing about )

Thanks man your situation is almost creepy because it is so similar to mine.