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  1. Pre req's- grossmont vs national university-san diego

    GoldenFire5 replied to chargersbaby's topic in General Nursing

    You know how much you can handle given your current work and family situation. If you feel comfortable with only one class per semester, then that's what you should do. The word has been out on...

  2. pay rates in California (pre-and post tax)

    GoldenFire5 replied to Leilah75_RN's topic in California Nursing

    UCSD pay can be found here:

  3. Home Health not what I thought it would be advice, anyone???

    GoldenFire5 replied to LPN2RNdude's topic in Home Health

    I just started working for a home health agency that is not MediCare based, just private pay. So that means no Oasis forms, and reasonable amounts of charting. Overall, the patients and families...

  4. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

    GoldenFire5 replied to raine84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    San Diego - home health $22+, doctor's offices

  5. LVN school first quarter...Challenge CNA exam

    GoldenFire5 replied to SashaO's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The requirements probably vary from state to state. In California, CNA certificates are issued by the Dept of Health Services.

  6. I&o

    GoldenFire5 replied to sports2245's topic in General Students

    That was a good article,

  7. Sample Resume and Cover letter for New grad

    GoldenFire5 replied to maro's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the key is to not overwhelm hiring managers with your past experience on a resume. Just a few sentences to highlight skills that will still apply when you are a nurse. The nursing process is...

  8. Taking prereqs for RN while in an LVN program?

    GoldenFire5 replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I took extra classes all the way through my LVN school, which was a full-time program. I did not have to work though, and I'm single. From this board, I gather that some nursing programs are harder...

  9. Would you work during nursing school if you didn't have to?

    GoldenFire5 replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was fortunate to not have to work during school, either. But I knew that right when school ended, I would have to find a job and work as a CNA until I had my LVN license. I signed up with an agency...

  10. Anyone read "AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing"?

    GoldenFire5 replied to anonymurse's topic in Cardiac

    I bought the Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing book when I was studying for the NCLEX. I really like it - it packages complex information in a way that is very easy to understand. I know I'm...

  11. Which Instrument Should I Pick?

    GoldenFire5 replied to Pumpkin1621's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I played the piano and cello growing up and have started learning the guitar recently. Your heart and your ear already know which instrument you should study. The sound will speak to your soul. That...

  12. Really interested in Home Health

    GoldenFire5 replied to TazziRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks Tazzi and Cattitude, that

  13. nclex shut off at 85

    GoldenFire5 replied to witter11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine shut off at 85 and I thought I had failed, too. But I

  14. I Finally Conquered The Gorilla In My Closet!!

    GoldenFire5 replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! You kept your eyes on the goal and passed! Good for

  15. Really interested in Home Health

    GoldenFire5 replied to TazziRN's topic in Home Health

    What exactly does hourly pay in home health mean? Is it timed from when you leave the central office to when you return at the end of the day? Or is it hours spent with the

  16. Erikson and the stage of integrity vs despair

    GoldenFire5 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    To be more specific, in 12 hours, she only said about 4 sentences that referred to her children. I thought that was unusual. Her stories of early childhood and teen years were the focus... so that's...

  17. Erikson and the stage of integrity vs despair

    GoldenFire5 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I was sitting for a 92-year-old patient on Sunday after she had spent the night in restraints. She was hyperverbal and very sweet. I basically listened to her life story for 12 hours, and I was...

  18. to all those that took nclexpn on 4/19/07 in california

    GoldenFire5 replied to 2benars916's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got my results yesterday.... so if you took it 4/19 it should be in your mailbox very

  19. Taking the test on May 11th...wish me luck

    GoldenFire5 replied to RNtobe2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  20. Pharmacology theory

    GoldenFire5 replied to maxandruby's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much Daytonite! I always learn so much from your posts. I also liked the way you organized the drug sheet on the alpha adrenergics. Very helpful way of looking at a class of

  21. Took Nclex Pn 4-19-07 California

    GoldenFire5 replied to reencole's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats aprilfive and

  22. to all those that took nclexpn on 4/19/07 in california

    GoldenFire5 replied to 2benars916's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine on the 19th - I'm not expecting to hear until the end of this week or early next

  23. What Is It Like for An LPN working In a Dialysis Clinic?

    GoldenFire5 replied to skittlebear's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Do you think dialysis is a good choice for an LVN who later wants to do critical care as an

  24. Triage sucks!!! Any tips??

    GoldenFire5 replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    I have firmly believed for a long time that there needs to be an ativan lick in the waiting area. ------

  25. 75 questions second time around

    GoldenFire5 replied to sdqt44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for the vote of confidence. My mom said the same thing about taking the BAR exam - your mind tends to stick on the questions you're not sure about, so it colors your perception and you...