GoldenFire5

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  1. Does Google hire Nurses??

    GoldenFire5 replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Here you go:

  2. CNA state exam question

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

    I pulled BP as one of my skills for the CNA test. (They had all the skills in a bowl, and we pulled a skill out at each of three stations.) We had a 4 mm leeway on the systolic and 4 mm leeway on the...

  3. Bed Baths, I dread giving them.

    GoldenFire5 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    These are great tips, thank you. Do you give a bed bath to a patient who is physically able to bathe themselves? Or do you give them supplies and privacy? Such a basic question, I know. I've given...

  4. Need help choosing between two job offers

    GoldenFire5 replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hooray! You did the right thing. Working with people you like in a supportive environment goes a looooong way. And, it's nice to be in the position of having options for the first job in your new...

  5. Does anyone know of any nursing homes in San Diego CA that will train for CNA?

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

    Hi Debra, About 1 1/2 years ago, I visited Pt. Loma Convalescent, which has a two month CNA training program. If I remember correctly, they do pay a small stipend during the training program, then...

  6. IV certification in San Diego?

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

    I haven't taken the course yet myself, so I'm not qualified to say. You could call a couple places that seem appealing to you and ask them for more information. Good luck to

  7. IV certification in San Diego?

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

    Here you go. There's a class next Saturday up by LAX for LVNs if you're in a hurry.

  8. Microbiology Spring 2007

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

    I'm starting a night Micro class in a couple weeks as well. I finish my LVN program 2/19, Micro ends 3/3, jury duty 3/8, NCLEX end of March or so. Looking forward to getting it all

  9. Kaplan question: Pain and Maslow

    GoldenFire5 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm going through the Kaplan PN book, and it says that the NCLEX sees pain as a psychosocial need. Following Maslow, you would take care of physical needs before psychosocial needs like pain....

  10. LVN School Accreditations QUESTION

    GoldenFire5 replied to InsightfulNurse2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The one that matters is accreditation by the CA BON so you can sit for the NCLEX: the Board of Vocational Nurses & Psychiatric Technicians. Usually, when a school that offers an LVN to RN...

  11. any good micro sites?

    GoldenFire5 replied to o2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can Adopt a Microbe at: Adopt A

  12. Kaplan question: Pain and Maslow

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

    keke, that explanation IS really helpful. Thank you so

  13. Kaplan question: Pain and Maslow

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

    It says "while pain certainly has a physiological component, reactions to pain are considered 'psychosocial' on this exam and will be a lower priority {than physiological needs}." I'm not trying to...

  14. Kaplan question: Pain and Maslow

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

    And I think I'll just keep talking to myself here to say "Meloney, stop playing around with your NCLEX toys, stop procrastinating on allnurses, and go study for your actual A&P final." Oh,

  15. Kaplan question: Pain and Maslow

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

    Wait - assess for "hunger or thirst" does not mean assess for "life threatening starvation or dehydration." That must be it, right?

  16. ICU VS. the ER?

    GoldenFire5 replied to Anna5M's topic in Emergency

    Awww... that is such a beautiful

  17. Help...back from Iraq and miserable

    GoldenFire5 replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say welcome home and that I wish you well in this time of

  18. The Largest Student Loan Actually PAID OFF!

    GoldenFire5 replied to BSNtobe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Aren't med school loan repayments often covered by the doctor's first employer? I have this idea in my head that a lot of med school loans are taken care of... not sure where I got this from though....

  19. What to Look for When Seeking your FIRST Job

    GoldenFire5 replied to Pianoforte's topic in Nursing Career

    $2,000 seems like an very small amount to me for a two year commitment. If you do take the job and leave before the 2 years is up, would they ask you to repay the $2,000? If so, you could just put...

  20. Honest question needs honest anwser..

    GoldenFire5 replied to Kandigrl2001's topic in General Nursing

    Erowid.org is a good source for information about drugs and drug testing. It looks like most hair testing is done using the 1 1/2 inches of hair closest to the scalp, so about 3 months of growth. A...

  21. Write-Ups & Disciplinary Action

    GoldenFire5 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet, but in my past corporate experience, I found that CEOs and top managers who described the company environment as "we are all family here" were also the first to manipulate, be...

  22. how important is national accreditation?

    GoldenFire5 replied to puresass's topic in General Students

    Hi puresass, I've been following the threads about Grossmont. USD and Pt Loma don't mention the need for NLN accreditation, either... just "accreditation." I'm sure you'll be fine. Grossmont has...

  23. Great Bonuses!WOW!

    GoldenFire5 replied to m_chatelaine's topic in California Nursing

    I went to school in Santa Barbara and I love it there. Be aware that rents are expensive and availability of "affordable" apartments is tight. Your extra $12,000 could be eaten up in that 2 years by...

  24. CA LVN to RN difficulties

    GoldenFire5 replied to SanDiegoLVNdude's topic in LPN to RN

    Assuming you have your pre-reqs done, here are a couple ideas for you: MiraCosta College in Oceanside (San Diego area) - just introduced an LVN-RN bridge program. So... no waiting list, technically....

  25. I had a bad day

    GoldenFire5 replied to Lisky90's topic in General Nursing

    What a difficult decision the patient and her family has made. My thoughts are with them and with you as well. I took care of a similar patient for a couple months in clinicals who had ALS and was...