13grad71

13grad71

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  1. CA brn concurrency issue and MSN

    13grad71 replied to lovedizzle's topic in Nurse Registration

    If your ultimate goal is to work in California as an RN then you must fulfill California BON requirements. Getting an RN license from another state will not solve your initial concurrency problem. You...

  2. New grad + NOC shift

    13grad71 replied to wkl1210's topic in General Nursing

    I'm noc too and it is not easy. I too never worked nights in my entire life. What I did at first was to sleep at 3 am to 3:30 am a week before I first started. Kinda helped the body adjust. Coffee...

  3. PRN

    13grad71 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I work PRN but almost always get 3 12 hour shifts unless I specifically block my days. Yet, sometimes I still get called even on block days. However, when census is down, you are the first...

  4. LVN or ADN?

    13grad71 replied to agarc628's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Of course ADN. Once you get your ADN you will be an RN. However, you just cannot jump into an ADN program. You have to take prereq classes and ace them. I mean get all A's and ace the Teas V test and...

  5. Advice on Career Pathway

    13grad71 replied to Khelso's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends on where you are located. In rural areas I think its easier to find hospital jobs. But If I were you I would apply at hospitals, LTC, doctors office etc. I'm a fairly recent grad too. I...

  6. CNA to MA

    13grad71 replied to meg0620's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats go for it. You will learn a ton and at the same time keep your

  7. Do you always wear a suit to an interview???

    13grad71 replied to bathrobemom's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Suit, dark colored preferably. Remember, you want to make a better impression that the other

  8. Who hires new grads rn in la, ca

    13grad71 replied to Asia_spain's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unfortunately if you did graduate in 2013 you will have a tough road ahead of you. You are considered stale. I remember when I interviewed for my med surg job, the panel commented that being out of...

  9. suspended for doing the right thing...

    13grad71 replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I too believe you crossed the line. We educate but ultimately it is up to the client or the client's family to decide, not us. You are not a physician nor the parent and do not have the right to deny...

  10. RECIPROCITY to California - RN Graduate from the PHILIPPINES

    13grad71 replied to jasminefoo's topic in Nurse Registration

    I am really confused about this foreign nurse license thing here in California. My understanding from reading from this forum is that if you recently immigrated here and was a foreign educated nurse...

  11. Searching hard for a great online LPN-RN program

    13grad71 replied to blessnme's topic in LPN to RN

    What do you expect to learn in a 3 day

  12. Feeling Discouraged, any advice?

    13grad71 replied to RatchedRN80's topic in California Nursing

    Can you try Cypress College, Cerritos College, College of Canyon, CSUCI. Or try Ventura College or Moorpark College. Both have a minimum of 70% TEAS V score. My cousin graduated from MC. Lectures...

  13. American Career College in Los Angeles

    13grad71 replied to M4ri_777's topic in California Nursing

    I think their program is pending approval. I know they are currently recruiting

  14. If you witnessed inmates abused by guards.

    13grad71 replied to reptilesavvy's topic in Correctional

    I would report it. Abuse is abuse. In my short correctional experience, 98% of C.O. are professional but of course there are always the occasional prick or those that go out of their way to be...

  15. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    13grad71 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Southern California, Orange County. Started at $37 in Sept new

  16. Ventura county jobs

    13grad71 replied to glitterNlace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are only 2 psych hospital I know of in Ventura County ( Used to live there years ago). Vista del Mar and Hillmont. You can Google

  17. BSN burn out..continuing education

    13grad71 replied to jbeans30Rn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm in the same boat. I'm not liking this BSN at all. Yawn Yawn Yawn. I feel that its is an expensive piece of paper that I unfortunately will need. BTW I too have a BS in a non nursing

  18. my experience, productivity, & withdrawing

    13grad71 replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I feel your pain. But what you describe is typical nursing school. Nursing school is tough. Lots of reading to do with killer exams and terrifying med math exams. I had straight A in all my prereqs....

  19. Will a foreign BSN graduate still be a BSN degree holder if he/she will take ADN?

    13grad71 replied to Mathraine1519's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Tough call. You can take the ADN bec that is much shorter and significantly cheaper than a BSN. However, when you apply for work, will the recruiter/HR value your foreign BSN or your US educated ADN....

  20. ADN with a BA

    13grad71 replied to dcwang's topic in California Nursing

    Its great that you are applying to as many programs as you can. I may have missed it but are do done with your prereq? Also ADN do still get jobs with a caveat. I'm a new grad ADN currently enrolled...

  21. NEW GRAD Having a hard time getting finding a job.

    13grad71 replied to newbiegrad1's topic in California Nursing

    I would have snapped up a job at an SNF if the opportunity opened. In California, we new grads can't be too choosy. It's better working in a home care or SNF than an old new grad with no job. Just...

  22. Job Application Stress

    13grad71 replied to middleagednurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Someone told me that applying is like working a full time job. I found that out myself. It is just the way it is. Sometimes the stars lines up and you score an interview. I have no idea how I got the...

  23. Terrible Interview

    13grad71 replied to danish0914's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Or maybe you can contact your nursing instructors for help in interviewing skills. Mock up interviews are helpful, plus your instructors know you and they can really point out where they think you are...

  24. Correctional nurse pay

    13grad71 replied to Mandycane's topic in Correctional

    Like in any nursing specialties, it depends on the geographical location. Also it depends if BOP, State, County or private contractor like Naphcare or Corizon. What state do you have in

  25. Ventura County and surrounding area

    13grad71 replied to MAL, RN's topic in California Nursing

    Los Robles starts at 35 ( for new grads and travel nurse) I think. St John's is great. They have a union and the benefits are