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  1. Criminal Infraction? Writing a Letter of Explanation to the BON

    medsurgRNCali replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Be honest and take responsibility. Don't make light of it, or try to blame someone else. Then you need to show remorse and how you've grown and what steps you have taken to rehabilitate

  2. Nursing license with criminal record in California AFTER the new law July 2020? Sealed vs. Expunged

    medsurgRNCali replied to Whiterabbit's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I actually got my license in 2018 with a record. Before the new law. I sent them everything they asked for. And proof of rehabilitation. And letters. I sent them tons of certified court documents...

  3. Arrested and expunged FBI

    medsurgRNCali replied to nursingstudentboy2020's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    How do you run a FBI background check on yourself? I did a livescan and everything showed up!! I have a license in CA and would like to relocate to FL, wondering about expunged

  4. Any Other State Like Texas

    medsurgRNCali replied to Guest1007726's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Everyone says Ca is hard but I got my license with expunge record, no probation. Now I am wanting to move to texas or florida, so knowing they are easier is a weight off my

  5. Your funniest "are you serious?!?!" MIDAS report

    medsurgRNCali replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I just got my first Midas against me or not putting a patient with a bacteria positive sputum culture on contact precautions. Honestly a heads up would have done. I thought it was a little

  6. Kaweah delta travel rn's please!!!!!!!!

    medsurgRNCali replied to Sabr's topic in California Nursing

    I worked at kaweah for a year, switched to st agnes and immediately regretted it. I did not feel very supported at St. Agnes from my coworkers. I am not a travel nurse, so I am sure my situation is a...

  7. What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    medsurgRNCali replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like Nor Cal is the cash cow!! I know cost of living is pretty high there,

  8. What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    medsurgRNCali replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    one year experience, just got hired here in the central valley, CA. 37.00 a hour , 7.00 night time differential. 12 hour shifts, time and a half over 8

  9. Nclex was awful

    medsurgRNCali posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I took the nclex at 8 am. I was using U world for the past 3 weeks, took the self assessment on saturday and got a high chance of passing. When I started U world, I thought the questions were...

  10. 2017 CA BRN and DUI

    medsurgRNCali replied to jpc.2.jpc's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I did.

  11. still getting my feet wet

    medsurgRNCali posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    brand new nurse here 3 months , still cant get over that feeling that some days I am not that good at this!! Some days I find myself still getting so overwhelmed. I also find myself so intimidated by...

  12. still getting my feet wet

    medsurgRNCali replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh I ask questions! I almost feel like I am always asking, I think that's why I get a little embarrassed, and I don't hesitate to ask if I feel like a patient's safety is at risk. I guess I just hate...

  13. Denied application in CA... should I appeal or go to another state (Virginia)??

    medsurgRNCali replied to Draper11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I honestly think you have a chance. don't give up. I got my license against all odds. Get a lawyer if you have money, your BAC was so low, that will make a difference... my advice is to also attend aa...

  14. Visalia - kaweah delta

    medsurgRNCali replied to Sabr's topic in California Nursing

    I actually got the job. Ive been there about two months. So far its been good, I did about 8 weeks of orientation and I have gotten a lot of support from my

  15. Applying with a CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

    medsurgRNCali replied to Tdizzle's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I was just going to comment that in the case of furtherance of justice, no you do not have to disclose. but It looks like you figured that

  16. how soon is too soon?

    medsurgRNCali replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a different preceptor for two days and what a difference it

  17. how soon is too soon?

    medsurgRNCali posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I took the first job I was offered at a hospital 45 minutes away from where I live. I have only been there 6 weeks and I am not out of orientation. I really want to give myself 6 months but...

  18. Got the ATT

    medsurgRNCali replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am so sorry I just saw this, this was a older thread. So I submitted everything. I gave them letters of recommendation, I gave them proof of my rehabilitation, I also had my charges expunged. I also...

  19. Got the ATT

    medsurgRNCali posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I submitted all the paperwork to the board and just recently got my approval to test. Does this mean the board has approved my application with a criminal history. I'm in California. I also got a...

  20. Gloves? Is this acceptable?

    medsurgRNCali posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know we are suppose to use gloves for everything. And I always put gloves on as soon as i go into the room , but I have seen many nurses not use gloves if they are just passing a oral med. Is this...

  21. Gloves? Is this acceptable?

    medsurgRNCali replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    Omg this is me. 3 days in and I'm miserable. Not to mention I'm tired as hell from night shift. I was doing a patient admit and felt like I couldn't even talk. I'm a mess. My coworkers probably...

  22. first night shift ever

    medsurgRNCali posted a topic in General Nursing

    After I completed a 40 hour, week long orientation I did my first ever shift on the floor as a new nurse, not only first shift ever but first night shift. I was terrified for many reasons. First of...

  23. Gloves? Is this acceptable?

    medsurgRNCali replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and they always have us put on gloves for patient contact. First nursing shift where I'm at...do I need gloves to pass this med? Preceptor said yes always put your gloves on. Although I've seen...

  24. Gloves? Is this acceptable?

    medsurgRNCali replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    Well I guess I was misinformed or under the impression we put gloves on when entering the room. That's the impression I was getting from my

  25. Break up during school

    medsurgRNCali replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    get a life. You have some real serious issues. I'd suggest seeking some help for your male superiority complex before you become a