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  1. first night shift ever

    medsurgRNCali replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, for us our shifts are 6-6:30. I honestly felt like I was in slow mo. I even had a hard time

  2. Hate night shifts

    medsurgRNCali replied to RN&RDH's topic in General Nursing

    ughhh I feel the same way. Just started my first job ever and its nights. my first night was awful. I hope it gets better. I cant imagine a year of this but my plan is to stick it out and then request...

  3. New Grad Feeling Insecure

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

    Thats amazing and I keep praying that I have that type of experience. I have heard so many horror storys as well of people just not getting along with their preceptor, I think that it just adds fuel...

  4. Was I hired? I'm freaking out

    medsurgRNCali replied to TeensyWeensyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Call and follow up, ask if the position has been filled. I did that a week after my first interview and it landed me a second interview. good

  5. background checks in Cali

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

    yes you can ask me anything you like, although I would prefer to PM when it comes to talking about my record in

  6. background checks in Cali

    medsurgRNCali posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi I recently got my license in Cali with a criminal record. I am searching for my first nursing job, and I have one offer at a SNF. They a running a background check on me. I am curious what will...

  7. Getting a California RN License with a Criminal History: Misdemeanor

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

    This post is very old, so he may not be active. I can tell you that i did write a 3 page letter and I just started from the beginning. I explained what I did, I never sugar coated it, and I also never...

  8. File sent to management for review...is this good or bad?!

    medsurgRNCali replied to NewRNCali26's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Gosh I am so sorry, and I really hope your attorney helps. Its just crazy why they would approve me and deny you. You will get it. dont give up. I really think it all depends on who is reviewing your...

  9. States that will license a RN with a criminal background

    medsurgRNCali replied to chinny4213's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    sorry just saw this. I sent you a pm.

  10. NJ Nursing Grad With DUI Awaiting Licence

    medsurgRNCali replied to Em0654's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    How come the original posters never come back to let us know what happened? hopefully she got her

  11. Break up during school

    medsurgRNCali replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    Do not quit school!! When I got in, it was a one time shot, I was picked on the lottery at my local community college, first try. I had to go for it. I was a single mom, fiance walked on on us, and...

  12. Background checks

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

    If you were in fact charged as a juvenile , in juvenile court, then no, you do not, here in Cali. But I would go down to the court house and make sure that your record is sealed. You have to have it...

  13. Juvenile record will I be denied clinical studies

    medsurgRNCali replied to Sbarraza81's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    . Actually she doesn't need an attorney. If she is in Cali, her juvenile record cannot be used against

  14. Juvenile record will I be denied clinical studies

    medsurgRNCali replied to Sbarraza81's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Looks like you're in California? If that is the case then your juvenile record can be sealed, and would not be able to be seen on a background check, so you would be fine for clinicals. Now if you...

  15. New Grad Feeling Insecure

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

    I really needed to read this right now. Im getting ready to start soon and I am a nervous wreck. I worry way to much what people think and am so concerned I will come off as a total dumb

  16. background checks in Cali

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

    I had given up on this thread a while ago. and I have passed my background so i wasnt checking it! sorry for the late

  17. Share your 1st day of class experiences

    medsurgRNCali replied to OR.Nurse.MJT's topic in General Students

    I don't exactly remember the first day but I do remember first semester was cool. We did have a med math test that had to be passed with 100% got three tries tho, strike three you were out! That was...

  18. Is this really that controversial?

    medsurgRNCali replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in General Students

    I personally don't see it as revealing a big secret or something personal. Im a nursing student. Big

  19. 6 years 6 Times failing LVN Nclex

    medsurgRNCali replied to Thee2911's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up! Take a refresher course. Try UWorld. There was a lady here where I lived that had to take it 12 times. Went on to become a great nurse. You might have test anxiety. Look into ways of...

  20. Absolutely terrified

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

    I haven't started yet, but I'm right with you. Terrified. But I think with anything the more you do it and the more familiar you become, you get comfortable. I am hoping that is the case. Best of...

  21. Can I be denied clinical pl acement from an EXPUNGED RECORD

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

    I guess it depends on what state you are in. Here in Cali, a expunged conviction can't be used against you on a background check unless you are applying for a state license, law enforcement or a...

  22. Complicated background, should I go to nursing school?

    medsurgRNCali replied to 2012bar's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I just went through nursing school like any other student, my background for school actually came back clean, my charges were so old. close to grad date, I hired an attorney to have my felonys...

  23. Complicated background, should I go to nursing school?

    medsurgRNCali replied to 2012bar's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Its a different environment, and addicts do eventually lose the cravings. The narcotics in hospitals seriously dont phase

  24. Dismissed shoplifting charge

    medsurgRNCali replied to megster871's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I do not know exactly how things work in AZ, but when you say dismissed, then that means you were never actually convicted? here in Cali, we only have to disclose convictions. Were you charged, but...

  25. Felony

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

    So here in Cali we are still required to submit supporting documentation on a charge, even if its been expunged. Do you remember what exactly the application in your state says? Because if you were...