Faeriewand ASN, RN

med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and ONS Chemotherapy certified

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    Alternate for SD City's ADN program

    I just graduated from San Diego City College :) Great program. There are many who get their letters to enter the program and they do not respond so I think you have a good chance that if you are an...
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    July 2010 nclex rn study group

    I took HURST review and just got my ATT in the mail. Nothing from Pearson yet and I still can't schedule an exam date! I'm hoping for the first week of July. :) Went to pearsonvue and they say they...
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    to all new grads out there..

    Thanks! I just graduated two weeks ago and I feel lucky to already have a job as an LVN. Just waiting to take NCLEX next! It doesn't appear that there are any jobs out there for new grads in...
  4. I sent in my paperwork in beginning of May, graduated May 21st, registered with Pearson Vue to take the test, (paid $200:eek:) and still nothing. Just started HURST review today and guess what? We...
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    Still no ATT. Did I do something wrong?

    Thanks everyone! I hadn't thought of that yet LOL! I will call them
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    NCLEX QUESTIONS

    Let us know! :) Good
  7. I wonder if it would work out if you could go back to school and do it again. Maybe things are really different in school now and different on the NCLEX now too and they could teach you what is...
  8. Ok sorry I had to say that LOL. Don't give up your dream on being a nurse! You are starting tomorrow and that's super! :) And like other posters have mentioned, the tide will turn. Follow your...
  9. There are Nursing Jobs in New Mexico?!? Quick everyone! Jump on
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    IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    LOL I've often thought as you. What could I do besides nursing? I did want to be a librarian because I love books so much and I love to read. But right now? Gee. I think I would want to be a...
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    does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    As an LVN and soon to be RN I would like to know the answer as well.
  12. The multicultural experience you will gain in Italy will be invaluable! Wow take it! When all is said and done at the end of ones life do you want to say you didn't take the opportunity and decided...
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    Syringe Question

    Good question! And other new nurses can learn too now that you asked it!
  14. During an interview I had as a teenager the person interviewing me didn't look at me. Lately, I've filled out two applications on-line and it required a "survey" at the end where they asked, What is...
  15. Trust no one! It's a dog eat dog world, you never know who is secretly jealous or grudging you, they can easily use info against you. ".....anything you say can and will be held against you..." Be...
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    Will EMT help me get a job in ER?

    I encourage you to get an EMT license. I did and I thought the extra learning really helped. I got work in an ER as an EMT tech and really loved the job. If you are interested in ER you might want...
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    Our new boss writing everyone up!

    Perhaps its the way the work shift is set up is what causes problems? I'm just beginning to realize that it must be different at different places. Our shift begins at 7am and ends at 7:30pm. Night...
  18. Perhaps it wasn't a nurse who made up that claim? The web people
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    Don't scare me...i start n Fall....how much do u make?

    I too used to live in Berkeley. And Hayweird, Alameda, Fremont. YOU FORGOT TO MENTION THE TRAFFIC UP THERE! Talk about crazy! I can never go back Nurses in San Diego make less. $28-$33. some higher...
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    HELP!! CA pediatric 15 CEU for new grad?

    I would take PALS anyway as well as ACLS. PEARS as well. You really need to know those anyway for the field you are interested in. Google them. I've used this link to find classes from AHA...
  21. I don't understand how anyone gets by without a social security number? Don't the schools require it for
  22. luvnursingRN you are right, that 3 1/2 months in ER was great experience. Have you applied to positions in an Urgent care? They prefer those with ER experience and you have it! :) Good luck...
  23. Great thread Katie5. I hope to hear more on it.
  24. Try a nurse refresher course to get your skills up. :) You might want to start out in LTC like another poster said. Also, take an IV therapy class and other classes such as ACLS, reading EKG strips...
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    Return to work early after surgery

    Don't do it. Go with your gut instinct that is telling you