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  1. california nclex LVN takers

    tanaynicole replied to lovebabies's topic in California Nursing

    I got my results in exactly two weeks, but I took mine in the " off season" I took the NCLEX in April, not over the summer when lots of other people at taking the test. Remember there are only about...

  2. Need help with nursing major

    tanaynicole replied to tawnie's topic in California Nursing

    I agree, check your schools. Some of the only admit half of the class based on GPA alone, the other half get in via lottery. Don't get discouraged, my gpa was never great, and I just finished my ADN...

  3. Is there any ice rinks by the hospitals? (I know weird question)

    tanaynicole replied to lccougar02's topic in California Nursing

    It's not a weird question at all. In Northern California (San Jose area) There are a couple of ice facilities. The Ice center in Downtown, (10th street) and an ice center in Cupertino (on Wolfe...

  4. New to the NICU... What Should I Know?

    tanaynicole posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a New Grad, and will starting in a Level II NICU in a few weeks, and I'm both excited and scared (a normal reaction I think?). I'm interested in what you girls/guys think I should do to help...

  5. mandatory overtime?

    tanaynicole replied to jayhawk3000's topic in California Nursing

    I may be wrong, but I thought Ca. has this weird option where a company can decide when it's overtime. Meaning.... 1) They can pay you overtime for any thing over an 8 hour day OR 2) They can pay...

  6. New to the NICU... What Should I Know?

    tanaynicole replied to tanaynicole's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks, for the input everyone!! If anyone else has any ideas they are very welcome. Is there any 'studying' or reading I should do before I start? Thanks again, TanayNicole

  7. Foreign nurse sponsorship info CA hospitals?

    tanaynicole replied to RememberKatrina's topic in California Nursing

    I know that Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (San Jose) does, but I don't have the

  8. New to Nursing

    tanaynicole replied to Marie1205's topic in California Nursing

    :yeahthat: I'm an LVN, that has just become an RN. Those are the major differences, although the BON would differ, but in a hospital setting that's about it. Suggestion, if you don't have lots of...

  9. What cities is an automobile needed in?

    tanaynicole replied to chioma829's topic in California Nursing

    I think that of the 3 cities, SF would be the easiest one to get around with out having a car. But reliability and safety are always a big

  10. What would you do?

    tanaynicole replied to NICU-RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would RUN, to the other hospital. If they can't even get the shift you will be working strait...there's lots of problems going on. Like you said, you have already dealt with a similar situation,...

  11. Do I need a suit???

    tanaynicole replied to maledi's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, and I typically interview in Gray/Tan/or Brown trousers, a button down shirt, closed toe shoes with a moderate heel. It must have worked, cause I just accepted a position. Remember....

  12. African American Nurses in NICU

    tanaynicole replied to Rosepink's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree totally with the above posting. I think it is the hospital administrators responsibility to hire a ratio of nurses equal to their clientèle. I am a black nurse (new grad), and I have just...

  13. I am officially done!! On my way to nicu!

    tanaynicole replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :balloons: CONGRADULATIONS :balloons: I plan to be where you are soon. I just completed my NICU preceptorship, and will be working there as soon as a position is available. Exams done, graduation is...

  14. new grad wanting nicu

    tanaynicole replied to rnin1206's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't think the nursing program has anything to do with it. I'm a new grad in the same position, and here's my recommendation to you. When it is time for you to arrange your preceptorship, try to...

  15. Persistance paid off!!

    tanaynicole replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: [color=deepskyblue]congradulations!!!!

  16. no quick result for CA?????

    tanaynicole replied to hamburg's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    go to the brn web site- http://www.rn.ca.gov and do a license verifiction search.... put in your name, if you passed it should pop up. Good

  17. Need Information on LVN to RN

    tanaynicole replied to chyna16's topic in LPN to RN

    :yeahthat: That's the best way to get yourself on the right

  18. Why aren't they the same?

    tanaynicole replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    It makes no since at all. I was told by my schools director of nursing that the Speech class I took (for another RN program) Was not transferable. Even though it OK for another school?!? Two months...

  19. NCLEX Result???

    tanaynicole replied to jat_phil's topic in California Nursing

    Since you are comming from a different state I would contact the BRN, I would thing that you can start the application process prior to graduation, since the school here do. You may be able to work...

  20. NCLEX Result???

    tanaynicole replied to jat_phil's topic in California Nursing

    When you apply to take your NCLEX apply for an Interim permit. This will allow you to work, (at a hospital that accepts IP's) for up to 6months until you take exam and recieve your results. One word...

  21. NCLEX in CA

    tanaynicole replied to albrn's topic in California Nursing

    Go to the BRN web site and do a license verification search. Just type in your name... and it will show if you have a valid license or

  22. Scholarships available??

    tanaynicole replied to jodyangel's topic in LPN to RN

    You can find some scholarship information at fastweb.com. It's a free, site, but has lots of pop-up advertisements. But you can get valid information. Also your states BON, or the school your...

  23. I was right...my preceptor was WRONG!

    tanaynicole replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar situation, during my clinicals (I was giving insulin). I brought it to my instructor, and she said that I was correct for not aspirating, but many 'old school' nurses still believe it...

  24. what are CEU's

    tanaynicole replied to pacmrc's topic in General Nursing

    CEU's are articles, courses, and specialized training units, as well as many other things. In most states proof of CEU's is necessary in order to renew your license. So they are a necessary evil....

  25. How do you survive until you get accepted to a school?

    tanaynicole replied to mika_sf's topic in California Nursing

    I worked part time, (4/HR days a week) as a unit clerk while doing my pre-nursing classes. That worked well for me until my classes got more difficult then I dropped down to 3 days. It was rough, but...