Josie, RN/LCSW

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  1. Los angeles county " hospital fire and safety card"

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to karunashrestha's topic in California Nursing

    It's actually for the CITY of Los Angeles, not the COUNTY. In addition, only a couple of hospitals (Hollywood Presbyterian for one) require

  2. Nursing Schools that accept felony history

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to PattersonS's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Many boards won't provide you with information but will make an ambiguous statement about "each case being judged on its own merit" or some such nonsense. California is notorious for that sort of...

  3. Failed out of nursing school. Do I have a fair chance of getting into another?

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to Keisha2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In what way did you "Fail"? Grades? Clinical mistakes? What? Normally if a student doesn't make grades they are given a chance to retake that semester, as the school wants to keep its attrition...

  4. Crossed the line with a flirty family member. How to deal with ethical issues?

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In any type of "Human Services" field, it's tough, many times, to separate the 'human' from the 'professional'. We've all been guilty at one time or another, so don't let the more sanctimonious among...

  5. So is there really a nursing shortage?

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    The term "Nursing Shortage" is a misnomer - it doesn't mean that there is a 'shortage' of available nurses (I mean, how can there be....with hundreds of schools graduating full classes of new nurses...

  6. Can't get into nursing school!

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's why there's no such thing as a "Pre-nursing"

  7. Anyone have to wear Dove Apparel?

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A group of other students and I got together the day after our last day of Nursing school and burned our Dove uniforms in a bonfire. The uniforms are horrible - stiff as a board, ugly and horrible as...

  8. Pearson Vue Trick?

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to New_grad23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't taken the NCLEX for several years, but it used to be that either the individual states (whichever state you're applying in) or the NCSBN allowed you to pay like $7 and get your results two...

  9. Getting a California RN License with a Criminal History: Misdemeanor

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to cheethaj's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    A couple of things here. First off, do your own LiveScan prior to the one requested by the California BRN, and see what's on there. If something is not there - do not, I repeat DO NOT report it....

  10. Vanguard University

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to LatanyaMay2006's topic in California Nursing

    I realize the original post is old, but I'll write this reply for anyone else who searches for 'Vanguard University'. Vanguard is one of those schools that no one has heard of, even people who live in...

  11. New grad RN can't find employment

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to Crystal360's topic in Florida Nursing

    I definitely agree with many of the above posters: If you live in an area where it's difficult to get that first job, you might have to move and take whatever you can, get the experience, and then...

  12. Is it legal to have RN's use full name on badge?

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to nitrorocket's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Your full name on your ID badge has nothing whatsoever to do with

  13. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to cpmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    First of all, I am not aware if any states that give you more than 3 chances to take the NCLEX. Second, if you can't pass it, you're not qualified to be a nurse.....school or

  14. NCLEX Question? READ THIS!

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The point isn't to figure out ways to quickly find out your score - that's lame. You will know within 48 hours by going to your State's BON site. Rather than freaking out about knowing if you passed...

  15. Can't get into nursing school!

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most schools will not allow a student to retake a class unless they got a 'D' or

  16. Where is the Passion?

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to ladyk84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you ever do get into a Nursing program, and then succeed in obtaining a job, you will realize that Nursing is not all hearts and flowers ("Florence Nightengale Syndrome"). It's tough work, low...

  17. Saddleback Fall 2014

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California Nursing

    Don't be discouraged if you don't get an acceptance letter - back when I started Saddleback, people were getting called as late as the DAY BEFORE to start. Many people get accepted and then decide to...

  18. The best LVN programs in orange county?

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to bhatcher93's topic in California Nursing

    I realize that this is an old thread, but someone new might read it. If you're in Southern California, obtaining an LVN is NOT the way to go. Southern California is weaning out LVN's except in home...

  19. Difference between BSN and RN

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to Katie5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is a BIG difference, however, between the quality (and relevant 'worth') of RN-to-BSN programs. The "ADN" that's given to most RN graduates only requires 9 (or less) units of General Education...

  20. failed Nclex-Rn 3rd time.pls help!!

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to moving400's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with PHXRN1 - if you can't write proper English, you have no business being a professional. Your grammar is horrendous. Learn to write and THEN consider a career as a

  21. Need Advice for NCLEX RN!

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to NtRn14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Saunders is great - I didn't take the NCLEX until almost 3 years after Nursing school and passed it the first time with a cut-off at 75.. The DVD is absolutely fundamental; do at least a hundred...

  22. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I fully agree with the doctor's comment: A primary component of nursing is education/teaching, and someone who is obese has no business in an environment where health is stressed. I remember...

  23. Can't Pass NCLEX, So What Jobs Can I Get With My Nursing Degree?

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to eutawville11's topic in Nursing Career

    The thing is that you can't really TELL a prospective employer you have a Nursing degree because the first thing they will want to know is if you're licensed and, if not...why? It just won't look...

  24. New Grad Nurse Can't Find Job

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to AFwife727's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Start doing some more course work - Pathophysiology, Statistics, Nutrition, or even some Nursing refresher courses. If you've been out of the loop for awhile, this always looks good on paper....

  25. I can't get into any nursing schools!

    Josie, RN/LCSW replied to b00ger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think people need to realize that the old saying "You be anything you WANT to be" is not necessarily true. Just because one had dreamed of being a doctor since childhood and worked toward that,...