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    Valley Children's

    Hello! Looking for opinions in regard to working at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, CA. I have seen pretty great reviews on career sites about this facility. What has been your experience in...
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    Why I should become a nurse.

    I would look into shadowing a nurse to see for yourself. Reach out to hospitals near you to see if they allow
  5. Yeah...unless you are planning on treating your patient to a hot towel facial I would just stick to the shield or
  6. Use your professors and clinical instructors as references. Look for new grad positions or nurse residencies to increase your likelihood of getting hired. It is absolutely possible to find a job...
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    New Grad Career Advice

    Any nursing experience is better than none. Starting out in home health does not mean you will never be able to work in the hospital. I have worked with many former home health nurses in the hospital...
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    Best BSN fast track degree ?

    "....there's really no way ill get enough A's to get a the average nursing school requirement GPA" First, you have to change your thinking. Myself as with many others have struggled with science...
  9. Does your school have a student resource center? You might speak with someone there regarding stress management tips and what you are
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    Littmann stethoscopes

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    Cheap but Decent Stethoscope

    Litmann Classic II is decent and reasonable. About $70, which isn't much if you are planning to use it long term. I know you are planning on using it for school/testing purposes only, however, you...
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    ASN to BSN Question

    If you are planning on getting your BSN then I would just do it from the get go. Earning an ASN and then waiting to take boards until after your BSN program is not practical for a few reasons: 1) Your...
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    This is it.

    I know it is easy to get to the end and starting feeling lax. But, keep pushing strong. You are so
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    Shift, SBAR, report

    Report, assessments & reviewing vital signs (followed by notifying MD of any abnormal findings if unable to fix issue myself), med pass, and lastly charting. It helped me to have a routine,...
  15. I am aware. Our facility does this. I suppose I interpreted the question differently than what was
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    What to observe

    Make sure you eat well prior to your observation...especially in the OR. If you are able to pick which OR case you stand in for, pick the one that most relates to what you are learning/your current...
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    Looking for guidance...

    Might be the specific requirements of that school. I have noted that some schools do require you to be a CNA prior to starting the program. If you are not wanting to obtain your certification (CNA)...
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    Chasing after a dream

    Look up the schools in your area that you are interested in and talk with an academic adviser or someone in admissions. They should be able to tell you which courses will transfer over and which will...
  19. If you can, I would stay at least six months if not a year. I would not tell your manager anything until you have your offer letter in hand for another job. I dont think you are being disloyal. You...
  20. Yes? But, why would you pass meds still in the wrapper? Is there more to the
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    How Much Time Do You Invest in Studying?

    I studied about 2-4 hours everyday while in school. I broke it up, though. An hour here, get out and take a break, then an hour there. An 82% on your first exam is great! Once you get used to the exam...
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    Job offer/ experience miscalculated

    They should fix their error. What they actually do only you will know once it happens. Follow up with HR prior to your start
  23. Agreed with PPs. If you are thinking and planning ahead, however, I would secure 3-5 references ready to place on your
  24. Going to school to be an LPN or an RN will each have their own challenge. The length of time it takes to complete each program will also depend on where you attend school. Deciding to be an LPN or RN...
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    Normal to make mistakes?

    You are three months in. You will make mistakes. You will make mistakes no matter how long you have been in the game. What are you doing to ensure you don't make the same mistakes repeatedly? That's...