CaliSplash8

CaliSplash8 has 9 years experience and specializes in Critical Care.

Latest Activity

1. California BRN Processing Times Poll

   CaliSplash8 replied to secondlifenurse's topic in California

   I finally got my ATT after writing a very strongly worded letter to the Governor of California on August 11th via his website. I got a call from his assistant on August 12th that she had spoken with their contact at the CA BRN and were able to expedi...

2. California BRN Processing Times Poll

   CaliSplash8 replied to secondlifenurse's topic in California

   1. Applied for licensure by exam 2. Application filed 05/17/16 3. 12 weeks since I applied 4. Electronic application online 5. Graduated from Saddleback College 05/10/16 6. California resident 7. No hiccups that I know of since I've never been able...

3. New Grads With Attitude

   CaliSplash8 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   Beckysue thank you for the kind words. I couldn't agree more that there seems to be this growing sense of entitlement among the "millennials" who are entering the workforce as new RNs and expecting to immediately be given health benefits and weekends...

4. New Grads With Attitude

   CaliSplash8 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   I'm a new grad waiting to take the NCLEX, but once I get my first job as an RN, I expect to work nights, weekends, holidays, etc., until I get more experience and prove that I have what it takes to advance in the nursing field. I was brought up to be...

5. processing delays in California

   CaliSplash8 replied to NickL521's topic in General Students

   I'm in the same boat too! Applied in May and still waiting, checking the CA BRN website daily to check if the processing times have been updated. It's beyond frustrating and I'm trying to stay motivated and keep studying but it's getting more difficu...

6. eligibility to test taking forever, feeling discouraged.

   CaliSplash8 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in NCLEX

   What state did you submit your application to? I'm in California and the application process for new grads and those trying to endorse their license to CA is painfully slow. I graduated and applied in early May, paid the CA BRN and Pearson Vue and st...

7. Saddleback Fall 2014

   CaliSplash8 replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California

   Marri thanks for the helpful info, good to know! I'm still trying to figure out work and school so it will be great to have a say on hospital choice : )

8. Saddleback Fall 2014

   CaliSplash8 replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California

   I haven't registered yet but I checked out the required textbooks and omg! So many and so expensive, it would be nice to know which ones are absolutely essential and which we can do without.

9. Saddleback Fall 2014

   CaliSplash8 replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California

   Yay! Of course we can be buddies, so excited! ☺️

10. Saddleback Fall 2014

    CaliSplash8 replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California

    Yes! I got Hoag Hospital and UCI Med Ctr, So excited : )

11. Saddleback Fall 2014

    CaliSplash8 replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California

    Haha I know what you mean! They called me last week with the good news and everything I need to get done before orientation. Don't give up, there's still a good chance more spots will open up, I was shocked when they called me since i had just turned...

12. Saddleback Fall 2014

    CaliSplash8 replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California

    Got it, I figured they would need to give us a little extra time : )

13. Saddleback Fall 2014

    CaliSplash8 replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California

    My paperwork says the deadline is 7/28, I hope it's not 7/18 since I just found out last week that I was accepted! Yikes!

14. Saddleback Fall 2014

    CaliSplash8 replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California

    Thank you! I'm so happy : ) Good luck to those in the 2nd and 3rd pools, people are already dropping so don't give up hope!

15. Saddleback Fall 2014

    CaliSplash8 replied to kschmidt1021's topic in California

    I'm in!!!! Omg so excited and nervous at the same time! So much to do before orientation but I can't wait to get started : )