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  1. UC Davis jobs?

    smile123 replied to blacksea pebble's topic in California Nursing

    Just apply on line and followup with them. They may have new grad orientations at specific times of the year (I know UC San Francisco does). It's a good hospital....

  2. Lab Coats in Anatomy Lab?

    smile123 replied to Pynkdrops's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can get them at any nursing uniform store or on line. For Microbiology, we were advised either to get a lab coat or wear an old shirt with long sleeves to protect ourselves. In Anatomy we didn't...

  3. Step-Down Nursing Unit (SDU) Overview, Differences to ICU

    smile123 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey, there's no stupid question. Just the one that one is afraid to ask! Before I got into nursing, I thought there was only the ICU and the med/surg general floor. Then I heard about stepdown or...

  4. 1/2, 2/5, 3/5, 9/10 - please explain

    smile123 replied to msweezer's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.elcaminohospital.org/body.cfm?id=83 Work Status: At El Camino Hospital, pay periods are every two weeks. A full time position is 40 hours a week or 80 hours a pay period. Some positions are...

  5. Is It Trueeee???

    smile123 replied to rn_888's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's not that the NCLEX questions will be revised, but rather the bar will be set a little higher. There may be some of the experimental questions from the previous exams may be added as real...

  6. Questions about "8 and 80" system and unions

    smile123 replied to mayonaise984's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could always ask your HR dept. They know how the salaries work, what a 8/80 is, etc. Unions Pro: They negotiate contracts for the nurses, so you don't have to. They work to protect nurses'...

  7. Np Question Pay!!!

    smile123 replied to Hawaii2LasVegas's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here's the article from the website of NP's wages for 2005: ADVANCE for Nurse Practitioners | Editorial Geographic Hot Spots If salary is your only gauge and you're looking to move where the money...

  8. No Nurse Practice Act for Michigan?

    smile123 replied to LrKuh's topic in MICU, SICU

    Look a little closer. http://www.michigancenterfornursing.org/mimages/bofnursing.pdf The nurse practice code in MI is found in the MI public health code. Michigan Nurses Association - History In 1909,...

  9. NCLEX results in California

    smile123 replied to hica19's topic in California Nursing

    I think you are better off posing this question in the international forum. Most of us in the US have no idea what a IELTS is. I thought you could not get your nclex result from CA unless you had a...

  10. Isolation Precautions / illnesses

    smile123 replied to samaletta's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do a Google search on contact precautions, etc. Here's on from the Yale New Haven website which is pretty comprehensive. Click on the links on the left for more info. Good luck! Infection...

  11. Interesting NP Jobhttp://www.careers.state.gov/specialist/opportunities/healthprac.ht

    smile123 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just did a copy and paste from the original website once I figured out the given URL at the top of the thread was

  12. NCLEX and GRE HELP ME!!!!!

    smile123 replied to purpose driven's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The GRE and NCLEX are two very different tests. For info on the GRE: GRE Home You can check out books from the library with CDs in them about the GRE or buy a book. Practice and understanding the...

  13. How long does it take to get your IP?

    smile123 replied to Jme2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can look on the CA BON website for your IP license. California Board of Registered Nursing - Online Services It doesn't take too long, but the CA BON needs to receive your official transcript....

  14. Don't know which nursing school route to take!

    smile123 replied to cajjj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The other thought is that you can challenge some of your pre-req classes (especially if it's been awhile and you don't want to retake them) by doing the Excelsior testing (check with your school if...

  15. Don't know which nursing school route to take!

    smile123 replied to cajjj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't lose hope! Here are a couple of ideas: 1. Do you own a home? If so, you can take out a HELOC (home equity line of credit) for your tuition and living expenses while you are going to school....

  16. Determining G-Tube placement, what's the NCLEX answer?

    smile123 replied to Hoping LVN2BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had an NCLEX practice question and the answer was the Xray, not pH. Even the instructor said that was the way to check in NCLEX ivory tower land. So I'm not sure why the correct answer in your...

  17. New here.. Wondering what y'all think

    smile123 replied to californiasky's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Advice: Keep up on the other classes and get A's in those. Critical Thinking is not the major class that nursing schools look at; it's more likely the Anatomy and Physiology classes. I would...

  18. NClex questions

    smile123 replied to bjssk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for letting us know you're from Calfornia. You can apply for a new grad nursing job before you graduate and receive an offer. It's usually contingent on you passing the NCLEX within 3 to 6...

  19. Interesting NP Jobhttp://www.careers.state.gov/specialist/opportunities/healthprac.ht

    smile123 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Try this URL for the real thing: U.S. Department of State Careers: Foreign Service Specialist: Health

  20. Yay! I PASSED the NCLEX-RN!!!

    smile123 replied to RN5406's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! It's knowing you had faith in yourself and kept on going that made the difference! Celebrate! :balloons:

  21. Marketability of a new NP?

    smile123 replied to PhillyKidRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    From what I've heard, "Ivy vs. non-Ivy" school does not matter. It's the FNP degree, your nursing experience and recommendations from your clinicals that help. But I've never heard of a "bonus" or...

  22. how old can your credits be?

    smile123 replied to pruneo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For your science classes, most places want the pre-reqs to be within the last 5 years. You may be able to take challenge exams (i.e. Excelsior), but to be on the safe side, check with the specific...

  23. What Should I Do??????

    smile123 replied to alishar2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with sistermike. Nursing schools are extremely competitive such that even with a gpa of 3.2, some schools are turning away applicants because there are more applicants who have 3.5 and above....

  24. Advice for new grad: CCU/CSU vs. CVT to start?

    smile123 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi there, I am a new grad with a BSN. I have been offered jobs at two different teaching hospitals. The pay is comparable, the hours are the typical 3 - 12 hour day/night shifts, the training...

  25. JHU interview

    smile123 replied to hlee13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Well, nursing school is very different from medical school in terms of patient care philosophy. I would suggest you give some examples in your answers. "To help people" is alright, but go further and...