annlee1318

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1. Kaiser Bellflower

   annlee1318 replied to annlee1318's topic in California Nursing

   I did my med surg rotations in Kaiser, but have never actually worked for the facility. I was just wondering how the work environment was on the floor

2. Kaplan vs. ATI

   annlee1318 replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I did both, my school gave us ATI for free. I preferred Kaplan for test taking strategies (yes these strategies really work when all the answers look correct) and Saunders for review of content....

3. Kaiser Bellflower

   annlee1318 posted a topic in California Nursing

   Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has ever worked for Kaiser Bellflower? I have an interview for their labor and delivery department, and was wondering how the work environment is. Thanks...

4. anybody who already to0k their exam this april??

   annlee1318 replied to nursy_me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   i took it in april for the first time and passed. like the poster above said, it is not a recognizable difference. i had friends who took it before april and when we compared notes, it was pretty much...

5. Is Kaplan Testing Worth The Money

   annlee1318 replied to laurainri's topic in First Year After Licensure

   For me, it was. The Q bank, review of content, and test taking strategies helped me pass the first time around. If you can afford it, I'd say go for

6. RE: 265 Questions

   annlee1318 replied to Sharrell's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   hi sharell, congratulations on passing your boards. i'm in the same boat as you. i took the boards last friday, had 265 questions, and

7. Is it hard to get a job at Hoag Hospital?

   annlee1318 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

   The unit where I interviewed it at goes by 12 hour shifts. They stated that they pay 25.05 for a new grad, and 5.15 night differential per hour. After 8 hours is NOT time and a half. So that would be...

8. Is it hard to get a job at Hoag Hospital?

   annlee1318 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

   yup. 25.05 as a new grad rn, and 5.15 differential for

9. Applying for New Grad Position At Hoag & Saddleback

   annlee1318 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

   Try registering at aftercollege.com. The e-mails they send you are insightful as to what positions are open at certain units. I'm a new grad myself (dec. 06), born and raised in Southern California....

10. ANATOMY 1 class is ALWAYS FULL! X(

    annlee1318 replied to JEWELZxO6's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain because I was in your shoes three years ago. I attend Cerritos College and am set to graduate the RN program this December. First off, persistence really plays a big role in this...

11. I am NOT enjoying my geriatric clinical

    annlee1318 replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    Do not feel horrible. I felt the same way about my LTC rotation. It just didn't fit, unfortunately. That's the beauty of nursing, you try out different areas and find out what works. Keep your head...

12. Gifts for clinical instructors?

    annlee1318 replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Students

    In my school, our semester is split in half as well. There are 10 of us in our clinical group, so we all chipped in 5 dollars and gave her a gift certificate to a restaurant she liked to eat at. We...

13. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    annlee1318 replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    I'll admit that I didn't read through all the pages here...but if no one has mentioned it, a good storage clipboard is a lifesaver! I keep my keys in here, as well as all my careplans, and extra...

14. Help Me Please.

    annlee1318 replied to optimisticn29150's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, honestly what you are feeling is normal. I remember being there about two years ago. Before I took a&p I had a 3.8 cumulative GPA. The prereq science classes took a beating on ego. I barely...

15. A few questions

    annlee1318 replied to ArmyNavySis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on two factors: time and money. In Southern California, it could take you 4 and a half to 5 years to complete an ADN because of the waiting lists. That is taking into consideration...