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  1. New job and RN to BSN program at ULL

    JMCP replied to ILoveNursing14's topic in General Nursing

    I am and well... It's hard but do-able. Although my schooling is online so it's a bit less

  2. Need some advice

    JMCP replied to estoque's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take some of the classes in the summer and winter. 7-8 semesters would then equal 1-2 years for pre reqs all the while making sure you kep a high gpa. Getting things done faster and getting a lower...

  3. CSUN or UCLA?

    JMCP replied to estoque's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ucla has never had an and-bsn program. you start from scratch. hypothetically, if ucla had one, i would chose sun because really, at that point no one cares where you got your bsn just that you have...

  4. Associates after Bachelors

    JMCP replied to Infofreak411's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    arrrrreeee you kidding me?!?!!?!!!?!? i have a bs in neuroscience and then got my asn cause i couldn't afford to go get another bachelors due to financial aid only giving assistance for the first...

  5. having trouble in findingNursing diagnosis for hypertension during labor

    JMCP replied to Sammy Sam's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Stick to stuff you see and stop with the risks. Risks are hypothetical and although they are important you must prioritize what is being affected now. Also focus on the mother if your are dealing with...

  6. NJ License or California license?

    JMCP replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    also keep in mind that aside from a couple of hospitals such as UCLA, Cedars, County (Los Angeles), most hospitals start new grads at around the high 20's/hr. That is so similar to NJ that i don't see...

  7. NJ License or California license?

    JMCP replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Stay in your home state, apply there and get your license there. Its the most economical thing to do. In California, the market is tough and it will take you a good 3months to a year to get a job....

  8. I want to be an RN, but I am getting divorced, single mom and need to work right away.HELP

    JMCP replied to annaliz04's topic in General Nursing

    I really hope you make it. It is an inspiration! Stay strong!

  9. Stethoscope?

    JMCP replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    this is the the exact cheap one I'm using...the double tubing! love

  10. Stethoscope?

    JMCP replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got a Lithmann Classic II as a present from my dad when i first started nursing school. I hated it... I could not hear a thing. The diaphragm was super loose i guess? anyway, My husband is now using...

  11. Why is it so hard to find part-time work?

    JMCP replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    thats so weird. i know get random calls from registry and from hospitals wanting to hire me PD, lots of places I didn't ever apply to for part time and per diem work. before, when i wasn't working for...

  12. No More Nurse Volunteer Programs! DOH Orders Termination of "Nurse Volunteer Programs

    JMCP replied to Pacs, RN's topic in Philippines

    I think this is a great idea! I have met some great nurses who studied in the Philippines. However, I have also encountered many bad nurses from the Phillipines who's knowledge and safety left me...

  13. Graduate in Philippines, Can I take the NCLEX at California

    JMCP replied to theresaperez's topic in Nurse Registration

    Ummmm apply to find out but from what I understand, international nurses must have their school send all their transcripts and then retake a year of

  14. When we become the patient

    JMCP replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome post! Thanks for the

  15. Forced to resign, new grad with only 1 year of experinece.

    JMCP replied to Elan84's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that you assume thT I mean you shouldn't be a nurse from my post speaks worlds! I dont think you should be an er nurse since you can't seem to gather your basics (which is to verify your...

  16. Forced to resign, new grad with only 1 year of experinece.

    JMCP replied to Elan84's topic in General Nursing

    Dear lord run the other way... Instead of learning she's running to another hospital where she can skip steps and commit the same errors... whos gonna suffer? Poor

  17. Wait staff and flight attendant c/o customers

    JMCP replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this is the same thing as nurses complaining because a certain patient keeps calling for pain

  18. Pt threw a bedpan...

    JMCP replied to NanikRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Code grey! At no point is that ok. No rational person would have done that. Code grey cause clearly she needs to be

  19. Questions!!! Help me please...?

    JMCP replied to MarquieshaH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The gpa is only ever based on your clear courses. In traditional schools your gpa will always get you into the college/university. However, to get into your major or stay in your major, that will be...

  20. 2 job offers..ER VS CDU

    JMCP replied to bhayes4's topic in Emergency

    Good stepping stone since you are a new grad is HR and management lingo for: How due I paint this position in a pretty light so as to fill the position cause no one seems to want or desire to work it?...

  21. Forced to resign, new grad with only 1 year of experinece.

    JMCP replied to Elan84's topic in General Nursing

    No offense but all those are legitimate reasons to get written up. I don't know but at our hospital we don't allow our managers to write us up without our union rep being present. my pointers from...

  22. New ER nurse - having a difficult time....looking for some advice

    JMCP replied to lovablegurl602's topic in General Nursing

    I started my new job as a new grad newly... RN new grad period! 2 weeks of gen orientation, 6 most of med surg to get my time management with a preceptor, 6 weeks of ER preceptor after.... crazy

  23. Need some advice

    JMCP replied to estoque's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That huge loan debt is ridiculous... Trust me you'll end up having to pay them while looking for work. I've never heard anyone come out is west coast saying they were glad they did that... If anything...

  24. PASSED the NCLEX first time with 75 questions!

    JMCP replied to NN, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What does nn stand

  25. I want to move out of state!

    JMCP replied to YoAdrienne216's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Apply!!!! I'm not sure how much pay is in Atlanta and what the ratios are... Most of Atlanta starts new grads in the low to mid 20's, ratios are 10:1 sometimes less but no less than 7:1 in a med