StocktonNurse BSN, LVN, RN, EMT-B

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    What Helped Me Get Level 3 On Most of ATI Exams...

    StocktonNurse posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I obtained a level 3 score on mental health, nursing care of the newborn, and nursing care of the child. Prior to my proctored ATI examination, I always received two weeks to prepare for the test....
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    University of Phoenix bridge program ADN-BSN

    StocktonNurse replied to hawaiilala's topic in School, College Programs

    Class was from 6-10 every Wednesday but your day can vary. Clinical are between 8-12 hour shifts on the weekends and sometimes weekdays. I transferred in with my AA and completed in 3 years....
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    Military nursing at 38

    StocktonNurse replied to Macek1's topic in Government, Military

    Pixie, sorry in advance and I don't want to hijack this thread. Another question related to older age getting into the military is about being overweight? I also recently obtained my BSN, and have...
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    Do ASN/ADN nurses still get hired in the hospital?

    StocktonNurse replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Nursing

    I say with the future nursing shortage coming soon, that organizations will have to be open to hiring ASN's. Lots nurses retiring from the baby boomer age group and nurses in my organization are...
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    VA Benefits

    StocktonNurse replied to furryhat's topic in Government, Military

    So right I'm working in the VA as an LVN. I now have my RN but can't get hired locally. They want me to work 45 miles away to work as an RN at a CLC (nursing home). So, the VA has great benefits...
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    Can't decide which job???

    StocktonNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I have to make a choice between two jobs soon. I currently work for the VA. I tried twice to get into their new grad program with two failed attempts. Things stalled for a couple of weeks and I...
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    New Grad RN, Orange County

    StocktonNurse replied to fku3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If I was in your spot I would start ASAP if you have the energy and time. There is nothing wrong with attempting to have a job lined up prior to getting your license. You need to prepare for...
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    Job Market for male LPN's?

    StocktonNurse replied to jjsiegal's topic in Men in Nursing

    A state job such as being a state prison nurse has its pros and cons. As a male you may have more of an advantage at being hired. Around here, the state prisons have many gates to pass through till...
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    Job Market for male LPN's?

    StocktonNurse replied to jjsiegal's topic in Men in Nursing

    I worked full-time while going to school fulltime. I completed my lvn-bsn program at the University of Phoenix. We had class once a week or more and clinicals on the weekend. My BSN took 3 years to...
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    Job Market for male LPN's?

    StocktonNurse replied to jjsiegal's topic in Men in Nursing

    Currently I'm working as an LVN at an outpatient mental health clinic in the state of CA. I'm both an LVN and BSN but I'm job hunting for the next step. The greatest demand for LVNs in my area are...
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    What Helped Me Get Level 3 On Most of ATI Exams...

    StocktonNurse replied to StocktonNurse's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    You don't have time to read books anymore at this point all though you could read up on areas that your score lower on. This was my plan prior to the comprehensive. Practice every single ati test bank...
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    Nyc new grad rn jobs

    StocktonNurse replied to veronica_123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah if the market out there is that competitive you may have to either commute to the next town over or relocate for at least 1-2 years. If you are want to enter those hospitals in the NYC area you...
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    Bummer, didn't get into new grad nurse residency

    StocktonNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all!! Today my post is related to not being accepted into my new grad nurse residency program. I am at a point of ups and downs, so it's more positive than negative. I recently found out that...
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    Bummer, didn't get into new grad nurse residency

    StocktonNurse replied to StocktonNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just to let you all know. In the end, but its not the end yet, my job opened an internal LVN-RN transition program. I guess my nursing leadership shook the tree and made things happen for me again....
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    New Grad

    StocktonNurse replied to MB423's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah I would leave. Missing your family is the priority. You are better off working in an environment that is close to home. As much as possible to try to utilize your license within the are that...
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    Bummer, didn't get into new grad nurse residency

    StocktonNurse replied to StocktonNurse's topic in General Nursing

    So I work for the VA and they have a stellar residency where I would be able to rotate through different specialties. After three months i would have a job not too far from home and it would with the...
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    Bummer, didn't get into new grad nurse residency

    StocktonNurse replied to StocktonNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend that was accepted into the same hospital where they had the ICU residency. I'm going to give her a call this week and ask her how everything is going and see if I can apply there for...
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    Bummer, didn't get into new grad nurse residency

    StocktonNurse replied to StocktonNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The leadership in my organization will not allow me to obtain an RN position unless I have at least 1-2 years of RN experience. Unless I have attended a new graduate residency
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    Bummer, didn't get into new grad nurse residency

    StocktonNurse replied to StocktonNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Great avatar and name!! HAahah! The next cycle will start in January, but its more preparing and then rolling out the next program by April. I might not qualify cause I'll be 6 months past...
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    Feels weird to be done with school

    StocktonNurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I just finished my LVN-BSN program through the University of Phoenix. It was a really intense program with a lot of ATI, clinicals, papers, presentations, and projects. I wrapped up last week,...
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    NCLEX Results California

    StocktonNurse replied to surfergirl166's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Through reading here in the forums, it sounds like you can go to the person vue website and pay for early processing to see if you passed. Maybe that might help you out. Good
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    What Helped Me Get Level 3 On Most of ATI Exams...

    StocktonNurse replied to StocktonNurse's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took my ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2016 I got a score of 79.3%. This score states that I have a 98% of "Predicted Probability of Passing NCLEX-RN® on the First Attempt". I was able to...
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    University of Phoenix bridge program ADN-BSN

    StocktonNurse replied to hawaiilala's topic in School, College Programs

    I am currently wrapping up my LVN-BSN at University of Phoenix in Salida. The program has its ups and downs. I'm absolutely happy though that I am finally going to be done in May and have a chance...
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    Group work sucks....at times

    StocktonNurse posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hello all...been awhile since I have posted here. Today I am here to vent. So today I have a group assignment due. I have worked within this group for almost a year. We have gained some members...
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    What Helped Me Get Level 3 On Most of ATI Exams...

    StocktonNurse replied to StocktonNurse's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    So to just inform you all I was able to get a level 3 on my Med-Surg ATI by using my method of studying. In addition I discovered tonight that I got the highest score in my program ever! Tonight's a...