subaquatique ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B

subaquatique has 8 years experience as a ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Primary nurse assessment

   subaquatique replied to Mgrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I am a primary care RN, but I pick up shifts as a float. In our hospital, we are not allowed to do the admission assessment for the primary care nurse because "passing along prudent information" is...

2. Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

   subaquatique replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   Mine was an email... "Did you have any concerns about your period of employment... blah blah blah". Not anonymous, not a survey. I was honest but tactful. I also used the oreo technique. "I had such...

3. Transfering RN Jobs

   subaquatique replied to tp1159's topic in Critical Care

   I went from MS to step down but did not receive a pay increase. I'm about to transfer to Critical Care, again with no increase. My hospital pays based on years of experience, certifications, etc, not...

4. Seems like nursing school isn't for people with other responsibilities!

   subaquatique replied to marij's topic in General Students

   I have an issue with this post. Our ATI package was probably $1000 broken up into 4 semester payments, plus about $500-1000 TOTAL worth of other books (Med Surg, Maternal Child, Psych, drug guides,...

5. New grad advice

   subaquatique replied to branthooverd's topic in Nursing Career

   Good luck finding something in California! There are a ton of schools here pumping out new grads, and everyone in the country wants to move here for the pay and patient ratios. Not to say that it...

6. Yuba College ADN program Fall 2018

   subaquatique replied to amanda9's topic in School, College Programs

   I just graduated from Yuba college in December. It's a great

7. UWorld to study for the NCLEX?

   subaquatique replied to mstaurus2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I used Uworld, an ATI live review that was provided by our school, and bought a 3-week subscription for NCSBN. Imo, Uworld was the best. I did about half of the questions and passed NCLEX in 75...

8. Yuba College ADN

   subaquatique replied to subaquatique's topic in School, College Programs

   I'm sorry it took me so long to reply- I thought I did, but in replying to someone else, I saw that it didn't post So as far as clinicals go- for first semester, the two locations are Woodland...

9. Yuba College ADN

   subaquatique replied to subaquatique's topic in School, College Programs

   Congratulations Mama! I hope it works out for you! I know that a few of the alternates in my class ended up getting in because the person that got the spot went to a different school- so my fingers...

10. Yuba College ADN

    subaquatique replied to subaquatique's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey Edmed323, congrats on getting in and great job on the TEAS! I know a lot of students that worked part or full-time during all 4 semesters and were ok, and some that failed out. It really has to...

11. Yuba College ADN

    subaquatique replied to subaquatique's topic in School, College Programs

    It sounds like you have a good GPA, so that's a good start! My best advice for the TEAS would be to purchase the official workbook and work through all of the questions to identify problem areas....

12. Yuba College ADN

    subaquatique replied to subaquatique's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations!! That's super

13. Yuba College ADN

    subaquatique replied to subaquatique's topic in School, College Programs

    I had all A's on my prereqs (with the exception of a C in anatomy ), but I got a 96 on my Teas. I also have both work and volunteer experience that gave me points, and I speak a second language. I...

14. Yuba College ADN

    subaquatique replied to subaquatique's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! Yes, I am currently in my 3rd semester at Yuba College. I got in immediately after I applied. Since it's merit-based, if you have good grades and did well on your TEAS, you will most likely get...

15. Has anyone taken A&P II, Micro, Stats, and Nutrition in the same semester?

    subaquatique replied to Gabyy's topic in General Students

    My comments would be that it depends. It depends on how well you manage your time, what grades are "acceptable" to you, and if you plan on having a social life (or work) outside of school. I Took...