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  1. L&D nurse considering Bakersfield Ca.

    mbittleston replied to msblondieg's topic in Travel

    Memorial is a nice facility. It's a favorite in the city so it's always busy. It's not in a great area and vehicles in the parking lot get burglarized regularly. If you travel here stay in the...

  2. New Grad RN California: Where should I relocate for work?

    mbittleston replied to CPTjOYjOY's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bakersfield is more friendly to new grads but the HR dept's don't like out of townersmand will hire locals first. They average 60 hires every December and May. San Joaquin just had a mass exodus and...

  3. First semester ADN student

    mbittleston replied to Sosop's topic in General Students

    Part of what you're experiencing is normal! We have all gone through it!! It's all time management. 1) Like mentioned listen to morning report it will give you a clue what to look for when assessing....

  4. ACLS certified before applying for new grad programs?

    mbittleston replied to nownlater322's topic in California Nursing

    I had nothing. New grad programs here pay for it

  5. Bakersfield College Spring 2014

    mbittleston replied to HisKids37's topic in California Nursing

    I just graduated. Hang on to your hats and

  6. Reasons why BAC would continue to go up hours after admission

    mbittleston replied to Topaz7's topic in Addictions

    I had a pt. dip alcohol swabs in orange juice and suck on them. Sent from my iPhone using

  7. Reasons why BAC would continue to go up hours after admission

    mbittleston replied to Topaz7's topic in Addictions

    If you add table salt to hand sanitizer it separates the gel from the etoh and u can skim off the gel and you get straight alcohol. (Learned that from a prison guard) Also, when was this guys last...

  8. EMT Starting RN program anyone else go down this road?

    mbittleston replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was an EMT for a long time. Recently finished my ADN. It's worth it but its a different frame of mind. Be prepared to be flexible. Your EMT will help a lot to get hired and to get a jump start...

  9. What is the ATI Comprehensive passing rate for the NCLEX?

    mbittleston replied to swansonplace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The instructors gave us an access code. It's a proctored test. If you are out of school you could call ati. Sent from my iPhone using

  10. What is the ATI Comprehensive passing rate for the NCLEX?

    mbittleston replied to swansonplace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ati has a predictor that you should take. Typically 60% or above per category is their pass for a topic. Sent from my iPhone using

  11. What to do with nursing school papers?

    mbittleston replied to britthohenbrink's topic in General Students

    I had one huge binder for the class for each class but had one small binder for the specific unit we were currently on to take to and from school. You will find that in nursing school you will have...

  12. Do most RN jobs have contracts that specify a certain number of years minimum?

    mbittleston replied to priorities2's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a county facility and no contact but the private facilities have 3 yr contracts. Sent from my iPhone using

  13. Possibly moving to Bakersfield for hubby's work

    mbittleston replied to mustang390's topic in California Nursing

    It's going to depend on your specialty on where you would like to go. There are spots everywhere but there are pros and cons to each facility. Sent from my iPhone using

  14. Nursing school in a month......

    mbittleston replied to BeautifulSky's topic in General Students

    If you have your syllabus start reading on what's required. The best way to prepare is to begin preparing family and friends that you will be to busy for pretty much everything including holidays and...

  15. 24 year old guy with medium shaggy hair on my first interview

    mbittleston replied to jmax3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look at hairstyles that an 80 year old would like. Most of the patients are geriatric and so longer hair is not appropriate. Besides the reality is you only need the shorter hair for a little while...

  16. Getting into emergency nursing

    mbittleston replied to countrygurl89's topic in Emergency

    I made it into a busy level 2 trauma center ER as a new grad. They were highly selective. I had 9 years on an ambulance prior to nursing school. Lets just hope I make it off probation!!!! Sent from...

  17. Bakersfield College Nursing Fall 2013

    mbittleston replied to HopetobeceomeRN's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats to all that were accepted to BC!!!! I just finished up this passed May! It will be the hardest thing you've ever

  18. About to take nclex!! Who is with me?! :)

    mbittleston replied to Sparkles1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You'll be fine that's how my scores were going on practice tests!! Sent from my iPhone using

  19. Question about what stethoscope to buy for nursing program?

    mbittleston replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was an EMT for 10 years and just graduated nursing school. I would save the cash and get a littman se II. That's what I used. If you are going to work in a cardiac, ICU, or CCU after school go...

  20. Failed NCLEX first try, but not understanding the report

    mbittleston replied to AlisonBrennan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would do ATI online. It mimics the nclex and you get a online tutor to help guide you. They also monitor the areas you are weak. Sent from my iPhone using

  21. About to take nclex!! Who is with me?! :)

    mbittleston replied to Sparkles1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the nclex a couple weeks ago and passed with 75 questions. I used ATI for the past 2 years because it was required for the program. It's worth every penny and it mimics the nclex quite...