Male Filipino Nurse

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1. 40,0000 for RN program

   Male Filipino Nurse replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

   A month ago I inquired about the ADN program at West Coast University in Anaheim, California. The full tuition for this program costs exactly $67, 440 and includes books, uniform and even the Kaplan...

2. West Coast University?

   Male Filipino Nurse replied to We'llSee's topic in California Nursing

   I already have a seat saved for the June 22 class. The only obstacle i have right now is the financial aid. I applied for the Wells Fargo Collegiate loan and was denied. They said I needed a...

3. I think I want to be a psych nurse

   Male Filipino Nurse replied to afl123's topic in Psychiatric

   It's true. The RN's in my unit usually are the ones doing pt. intakes, legal holds, staffing, Probable Cause hearings, etc. If they do communicate with the pt. it's usually them saying "Ask the...

4. Accepted nurse to pt. ratio

   Male Filipino Nurse replied to wonderbee's topic in Psychiatric

   In my psych unit we go by the nurse/pt ratio which is 6:1. We also use the Acuity system as well, however, as an LVN i' don't know how that works, unfortunately. We average around 30pt for our unit...

5. Something Different

   Male Filipino Nurse replied to Can't Wait's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm an LVN with NO PRIOR MED SURG experience but I still got accepted into a psych unit. Although i had previous psych experience working as a Mental Health Worker, my director told me that he'd...

6. "Easy" LPN jobs

   Male Filipino Nurse replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I work in a Psych unit and term "easy" doesn't even come to my mind. Although there isn't much physical stress involved while working in a Psych unit there is a ton of MENTAL stress. Dealing with...

7. DO LVNs GET RESPECT?

   Male Filipino Nurse replied to lookingforward's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I feel we're all the same. I don't care if you're an RN, CNA or a fellow LVN, we're ALL THE SAME. I went to a nursing convention in Ontario, California last year and was so hyped having the...

8. I Finally Passssssssssssssssed!!!

   Male Filipino Nurse replied to Male Filipino Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   On the 4th time i took the test i changed the way i studied. I totally cut back from going out with the friends and ended up studying in a library or a book store like Borders or Barnes and Nobles....

9. LVN but work as a MENTAL HEALTH WORKER..please read

   Male Filipino Nurse posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I currently work in a Psychiatric facility here in Los angeles. I was hired as a mental health worker April 2006 and currently STILL work as one. I acquired my LVN license august 2006 and still...

10. I Finally Passssssssssssssssed!!!

    Male Filipino Nurse replied to Male Filipino Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One thing i'm honestly most proud of is the very fact that i failed that many times and didn't quit. That will power will always help me out in the future, i can now use what i've been through as...

11. I Finally Passssssssssssssssed!!!

    Male Filipino Nurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, i want to give you guys some backround before i go further. I haven't been on this forum for such a long time and i am so glad to come back and let everyone know that i finally passed the Nclex...

12. Failed Nclex-pn Twice...need Help

    Male Filipino Nurse replied to Male Filipino Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What did to prepare myself before were nclex questions on the computer at school. There's this program called "NCLEX-PN 2500" and i used that as my studying tool. I would take around 100-150...

13. Failed Nclex-pn Twice...need Help

    Male Filipino Nurse replied to Male Filipino Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess the best book to buy overall is the Saunders NCLEX PN Comprehensive Review. After reading other posts regarding this review book i think it would best benefit me to use that book and study...

14. Failed Nclex-pn Twice...need Help

    Male Filipino Nurse replied to Male Filipino Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well actually what i did was i kept taking NCLEX type questions on the computer almost every other day. I would take atleast 100 questions and after would analyze what subjects i was weak in. I was...

15. Failed Nclex-pn Twice...need Help

    Male Filipino Nurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a wreck guys. I thought that i was prepared for this test but obviously i wasn't. I actually don't know how to start studying again having the mentality prior to taking it the 2nd time that i...