tanaynicole

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 5 people working at the BVNPT and this time of yea...

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 program in May.

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 road). There may even be on more in San Jose. You may...

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 better prepare myself. What advice would you give a ...

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 you overtime for anything over 40 hours in a week....

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 :redbeathe

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

: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 money or time, get your LVN first, then bridge to y...

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 issue.

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, and you know how difficult it is, why do it again?

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. Small post earrings, lite make-up, clean nails (cle...

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 accepted a position in a level II NICU. I know that I...

: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 on the 26th.... WE'RE ON OUR WAY!!! :monkeydance: ...

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 get placement in the NICU you are interested in wo...

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

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 Luck

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

I go through the same thing at the end of every semester!! I think it's my brain/body's way of telling me that its time for a break. You just kinda need some time that is not dedicated to school. Just remember to take some time for yourself every o...

My nursing school administrators feel that pinning ceremony's are obsolete, so we won't be having one. :angryfire I (We) are all planning to attend the schools graduation, and have organized a class party. I plan on attending both. It's been a long ...

I have never done it my self, but I would think it would be very difficult. I have a friend that was working nights, and in a nursing program. Her difficult work, and lack of sleep, led to some patient mistakes in clinical, that eventually got her r...

Hi there, I'm Tanay 30y/o in my last semester of an ADN program. It's been a long hard road, but the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter, faster than I can imagine. My hats off to everone working hard to bring their dreams to life!! :...

I know this may be a stupid question... But when should i start looking for a RN position. I will be graduating this May, I'm not working now, and very, very anxious to get a job. I have applied for my IP, so I can work as soon as I graduate. But how...

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 before graduation!! Thank goddess I found a late sta...

I know this thread is kinda old, but I wanted to get in on the graduation shout outs! Final April 13th Spring Break April 14-23 Pecepting April 24-May 24th GRADUATION May 26th!!!!! Hopefully working by July Congradulations to every one :w00t: :smi...

Thanks everyone for your help, I have sent out info to a few hospitals this week and I'm awaiting replys....Wish me luck!!