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  1. Now I think I made a mistake...

    GoldenFire5 replied to healer27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of the best tips I ever received about interviewing is that as the interview is coming to a close, you have to ASK FOR THE JOB. Clearly and directly ask for it. It's time to be an advocate for...

  2. Different kinds of tape

    GoldenFire5 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    When do you use various kinds of tape and why? In clincials we have access to paper, cloth, hypafix and something that looks a little plastic. Thanks.

  3. Different kinds of tape

    GoldenFire5 replied to GoldenFire5's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thanks for the good info, gwenith.

  4. Nursing student freaking about BPs

    GoldenFire5 replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, they are the Prestige Medical Stethoscope Replacement Parts brand. There was only one kind in the

  5. Nursing student freaking about BPs

    GoldenFire5 replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    One of the earpieces fell off my el cheapo Prestige school-issued stethoscope last week. I bought some replacement earpieces for $1.99. I can't believe how much better I can hear! It's like I have...

  6. kindred scottsdale

    GoldenFire5 replied to kimmykng's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Has anyone heard anything about the Kindred in San

  7. Interested in Nursing

    GoldenFire5 replied to fifteen4three's topic in California Nursing

    MiraCosta College and Southwestern also offer LVN programs. Good luck to

  8. Health Care Whistle Blowing: Caught between a rock and a hard place

    GoldenFire5 replied to Whistleblower's topic in General Nursing

    Amazing! I am in awe of your courage and perseverance. Your actions will make such a difference in the lives of so many.

  9. Good News about California and Excelsior College

    GoldenFire5 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I still do not see the update, and I've looked and looked. Can you provide a more specific URL on the excelsior

  10. San Diego- PEDS opportunities??Please help!!

    GoldenFire5 replied to taapple's topic in California Nursing

    cherokeemedical.com sometimes runs ads for RN jobs at Balboa. They might not act as the "agency" for new grads, but at least they could give you the right phone number to call. It seems to me like...

  11. New accelerated BSN program in San Diego

    GoldenFire5 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought someone might find this helpful: Azusa Pacific University is starting a new accelerated BSN program in San Diego for those who already hold a bachelor's degree. The starts are Jan 23, 2006...

  12. Paradise Valley Hospital

    GoldenFire5 replied to Nurse'n'Sooth's topic in California Nursing

    Hi NurseNSooth, It would be very easy to work at Paradise Valley Hosp. and live in a different area of San Diego. I myself wouldn't want to live in National City, but there is a huge variety of nice,...

  13. LVN in 2 months?!?

    GoldenFire5 replied to tx2007's topic in California Nursing

    There is no such animal in San

  14. "Don't Send Anyone Out!"

    GoldenFire5 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, I'm curious... as an LVN, you have the final call on whether to send them to the hospital, not the RN supervisor? (Basic question from a student.

  15. Advice for RNs who are still wet behind the ears

    GoldenFire5 replied to suture_self's topic in General Nursing

    Such good advice! Thank you so

  16. Just tested for 3rd time today

    GoldenFire5 replied to studentnurse74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Woo hoo! Congratulations.

  17. San diego city & South Western CC in Chula vista

    GoldenFire5 replied to Ariel70113's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Ariel, I'm sure you have this covered already, but be aware that these schools will want your pre-reqs to be accompanied by labs. I met someone who took her pre-reqs in Hawaii, but without the...

  18. Summer 2006- What are you taking?

    GoldenFire5 replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in LPN to RN

    LPN school marches on, and I'll be taking 1 unit of P.E. for the bridge program. P.E. 4 days a

  19. What did you learn today as a nurse?

    GoldenFire5 replied to minnib's topic in General Nursing

    Well, this happened a couple days ago, but we gave our very first shots at clinicals. We did a glucose reading and then gave insulin shots to the same patients. We were so

  20. Microbiology Hell...what would you do?

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

    I'm glad things worked out for you. Pleeeease add the info about the prof from hell to ratemyprofessor.com so I don't end up taking micro from her.

  21. Microbiology Hell...what would you do?

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

    You're in San Diego... can you drop your current class and take it at National University? National classes are 8 weeks long... I bet a Micro class will start soon with enough time to be done by...

  22. Sometimes it isnt good to be a health professional

    GoldenFire5 replied to Noryn's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished the second of two deep cleaning root planing/scaling treatments at a new dentist. They did my whole mouth - left side a week ago and right side yesterday. I didn't have sedation...

  23. Is It Possible To Take Micro At A Cc. While In A Lvn Program?

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

    I think my LVN program is similar to yours. It's full time, and about 13 months long. In the first term (when you are thinking of taking micro), we cover nursing process, math, anatomy/physio, and...

  24. LVN Programs,San Diego,Ca.

    GoldenFire5 replied to Nancy428's topic in California Nursing

    Actually, I just found out today that Concorde is starting an evening LVN program on Feb 28. So, there's another option for

  25. What should i look for or ask during the tours of LVN programs?

    GoldenFire5 replied to aznsoymilk829's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would ask for a list of what is included in the program fees. Are uniforms, books, shots, etc. included? Our program also includes IV certification and an NCLEX review course, which are great...