sydie

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1. I got the job!!

   sydie replied to eandgsma's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congrats! I can't wait to hear all about

2. Just took NCLEX - RN today!

   sydie replied to Vektor's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   You'll be fine, Vektor! Sounds like you were well prepared to take the exam, even if you felt you weren't! Let us know when you find out...fingers are crossed for

3. After Failing it Mulitple times I FINALLY PASSED

   sydie replied to Pinkypriya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   That is awesome...way to stick with it! You put in the time and effort and it has paid

4. Took NCLEX-RN on Friday in CA

   sydie replied to sydie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks... Sunnydaze...congrats to you too, RN! Vektor...believe me, I was very surprised to feel that my exam was straightforward. I expected to come out and think, what the heck was that all about!!...

5. Took NCLEX-RN on Friday in CA

   sydie posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just found my name on the BRN website with an *RN* next to it! I had 79 questions...I didn't think that the test was that difficult and was confident when I left the exam in 40 minutes. I had about...

6. Graduate in August- Want to go into L&D. Advice?

   sydie replied to EllenDeeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I graduated a few weeks ago with my ADN and will start a 16 week training program in L&D on July 9th. My friend and I were hired together, and we went on our interview in early Feb, way before the...

7. Any San Diego RNs out there??

   sydie replied to scallisto's topic in California Nursing

   I will be graduating in May. I live in Escondido and have taken a job at Tri-City medical center in L&D. I have done clinical rotations at Palomar, Pomerado, VA, and Scripps La Jolla. All have...

8. What career would YOU have chosen if you weren't a nurse?

   sydie replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

   I had 2 careers in mind growing up...elementary school teacher and RN. I already have my credential and taught for a number of years. My desire to become a L&D nurse never subsided, so I went back...

9. Peds nursing project ideas?

   sydie replied to VWBuggin's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   We did this project as well last semester...some topics that were taught included: first aid basics nutrition/food guide pyramid/"everyday" snacks vs. "sometimes" snacks dental

10. southern cali roll call

    sydie replied to sdskimmer's topic in California Nursing

    I am a soon-to-be 3rd semester nursing student at Palomar College...in North San Diego

11. Calculations, Please help me understand

    sydie replied to Princess74's topic in General Students

    First off, I assume that the problem says the tablet is available in 8 mg, as opposed to "m". What I would do is first convert 0.024 g into mg. Since there are 1000 mg in 1 g you would multiply by...

12. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    sydie replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my class we used 6 cats for the whole class. The teacher did all the disecting...it was his experience that when the students did the cutting they would often "ruin" what they were supposed to be...

13. How much did it cost for your ADN?

    sydie replied to JennaC's topic in Nursing Career

    How did you like Palomar? I am starting on Monday...anything you care to

14. I'm going to start working in med/surg..help!

    sydie replied to Nancy428's topic in General Nursing

    I had my second son at Grossmont. I have heard great things about the hospital and plan on applying there after graduation. Good luck... I hope it turns out to be a wonderful

15. Drug Calculations Book

    sydie replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I am using the book "Dosage Calculations" by Gloria Pickar. I have been struggling with conversions since anatomy when I was taught a different way by a friend the confused me and I never was able to...