jescalynn ASN, RN

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    Salinas Valley State Prison

    Ok so far looks like I'm lining up to that timeframe, I started applying in early August have my first interview next week :). Now I get to be nervous for the next
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    Salinas Valley State Prison

    How long between application and getting this "letter?" I did the online exam in the beginning of August, I already sent in an application, I havent called the recruiter yet, but I am a bit nervous to...
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    CA corrections nursing

    I am the RN/QIDP/DON at a small family run icf-ddn. I've worked there for about 2yrs now, just at 1yr as the RN (worked while in school as care staff). I have a good gig, freedom of atonomy, make my...
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    When to start CA BRN license application.

    I worried about that too, but its all online now, you scan your documents and send them electronically, pay online and everything. So Im not sure how much they actually can help with at this point. I...
  5. Hi I will finish nursing school on August 1, in California. I was wondering when should I submit my application for my license? I have a few friends telling me to do it now (who just passed their...
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    When to start CA BRN license application.

    I don't have much faith in their systems....
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    When to start CA BRN license application.

    How long ago did you submit your application @runbabyrun if you don't mind me
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    When to start CA BRN license application.

    Thank you all for the reply. I am leaning more towards doing it early! I am most worried about how early the live scan can be done. I can't find any info about that on the BRN site. I think I'll...
  9. Hi! I have a 19 year old patient with ALL that I need to do a careplan on, I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for NANDA nursing diagnosis's, I dont want to go with the easy risk for...
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    creative careplan idea

    Oh no not my first care plan by any means which is why I don't particularly want to go with risk for infection (I feel like I've done that too many times) He is a long term hospital patient, been...
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    Reading Textbooks

    Boxes are your friend! Teachers always test off the boxes in every chapter if your not going to read it all at least understand them at the minimum. I take each chapter and make a one page study...
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    Math Resources

    Google nursing math you should come up with a lot, mostly it's just practice practice
  13. Hi I just got accepted to the Spring 2013 nursing program at Fresno City College, I am very excited, I was wondering if any of my fellow classmates are on here? Also, what can I do ahead of time to...
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    which test prep?

    Which test prep should I buy? What helps the most and
  15. You can but most places will accept nursing school in place of cna
  16. I took one a few months back (in my second semester) because it was free to me, I think its helpful information to know, and like other people said more resume
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    which test prep?

    Thanks I'm looking into both, weighing my options they are expensive!
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    which test prep?

    Are those both online or physical books? I was thinking online would be best to learn but I need a real book to have on hand for down time at work
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    Frustrated today!

    So, I had my first test for med surg today, went in feeling confident, felt very confident taking the test... after the test still felt very confident, we all stood around rehashing questions, we all...
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    How did you become a PCT?

    I just got hired as a DCA at a group home, not ideal but I'm getting a ton of experience, their licencing is different and I am able to do much more than I could in a
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    Kids, Nursing School, Household, Work???

    If you google freezer meals you come up with a lot, tons of stuff can be frozen to enjoy later, on just a quick google search I found this site; 50 Freezer Meals in a Day I have two weeks between...
  22. I'm so excited finally I will be starting my volunteer time at a local hospital. Kinda bummed that I won't be doing any thing clinical. But I will be working under the nurse training manager (she says...
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    Kids, Nursing School, Household, Work???

    Biggest thing I'm leaning so far is to know when to ask for help, I have given a lot more tasks to my children (6&8) and husband. I still feel very overwhelmed, but I think that's part of the...
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    Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    If you have to worry about it please select a new career choice... I'm sorry that may be harsh but would you want someone under the influence working on you? Your child? Your
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    Nursing Shoes

    They have to be leather or just white? I bought sketchers nursing shoes, they look like crocs with backs and no holes, ugly as hell, but they are solid white with no markings, can be cleaned with...