Cal-Neva

Cal-Neva has 7 years experience and specializes in GI,Telemetry, Trauma ICU, Endoscopy.

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1. ANCC-FNP Exam- new test version 4/7/2016- PASS

   Cal-Neva replied to lwlwlwlw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Yes! You hit it right on the nose. I primarily used Barkley Live review materials and the Leik book. I honestly have no idea how I passed because there was almost zero research and leadership...

2. Reno/Sparks/Carson City Preceptor Needed

   Cal-Neva posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Good evening, I am searching for an NP or MD preceptor in the Reno/Carson City/Sparks area in Northern Nevada. I am in a Family Nurse Practitioner program, and I am in need of two Family Medicine...

3. The Admission Process: Make Sure You Actually Say Something of Importance!

   Cal-Neva replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Sounds like you hit the nail right on the head here. Either during their orientation no one ever sat down with them to exemplify a proper admission note, or they never took the time to learn. I can't...

4. high school student needs all info

   Cal-Neva replied to natayjia123's topic in General Students

   This is not a requirement, and may never happen. A few years ago, I believe it was ANCC, recommended all NPs have a DNP, but there has been no push to make this a requirement, and there aren't even...

5. We're not here for that

   Cal-Neva replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

   What a bunch of poop, both literally and figuratively. Good on you for stepping up, helping the patient, and setting an example for your classmate. I graduated with a girl who claimed "I don't do...

6. Advice on snagging preceptors

   Cal-Neva replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thank you! Sounds like networking and connections are the best way to find preceptors. I appreciate your

7. Advice on snagging preceptors

   Cal-Neva replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I really appreciate the insight. I have already started to do this at my current job and so far seems there are a couple of promising options. Thank you so much for the

8. Advice on snagging preceptors

   Cal-Neva replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Anyone?

9. Advice on snagging preceptors

   Cal-Neva posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I just started an FNP program in December, and soon I will have to start securing my own preceptors for clinicals. I have already looked at the AANP network, have been trying to utilize professional...

10. Failed NCLEX-RN Twice... Need help please!

    Cal-Neva replied to MrMango's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What I remember is that yes the review helps, but the most important thing is to do questions and more questions! Find out the areas that you are weakest in and study those really hard....then do more...

11. Should I have pushed Doc for more?

    Cal-Neva replied to lovin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How could a patient be anxious when they are barely responsive??? MD attitudes like this really tan my hide. You did the right thing, and hopefully documented all of this. The only thing that might...

12. I Just Need To Vent A Bit... Or A Lot.

    Cal-Neva replied to PCnurse88's topic in Nursing Career

    Gosh this sounds terrible, and I hope all your hard work culminates soon for you! The only thing that I can think of that you may have thought of but didn't mention is certifications. Try and get...

13. Lessons From the Super Bowl

    Cal-Neva replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    This! Admittedly you got me with Superbowl talk, but THIS! Innovative thinking and would help with nurse turnover and the costs associated with turnover. Where do I sign up?? That's great Esme12,...

14. What is your best experience in nursing?

    Cal-Neva replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Nurses Rock

    Haha! Great

15. Can't we all just get along??

    Cal-Neva replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I already apologized for this, no need to kick a dead horse. Also, I wasn't talking about cattiness behind the anonymity of the boards, that is the discussion that this thread has morphed into. My...