Monday, August 13, 2007 at 12:00 noon - 2:00pm, upper danner hall.
Blog admins, please be on notice... your help may be needed and I will be out of town that week.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Monday, July 02, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
They're Back!
I have access to my questions now. If anyone would like them, send a reqest to Robbygirl1@mac.com. Thanks to all you who emailed me.(I take my boards the 27th!) Good luck to all of you.
Monday, June 11, 2007
HELP-NCLEX Questions!
Hey there, would somebody that I emailed the NCLEX practice questions to please email them to my husbands email address?? CLDEY@pacbell.net My computer has major issues and I can't get to them after all of that :) AGH!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Congratulations! Now the NCLEX......
Your pinning ceremony was awesome, It made me tear up! You all did it, I am so proud of you all, congratulations. I took a bunch of pics too.
A word of advice,
try to take your NCLEX within a week or 2 of your review courses. Trust me. You really can't study for the NCLEX. You will see what I mean when you take it. The questions are really straight forward and easy to understand, it is the choices that are a little odd. Don't let that make you nervous though, I thought it was great and was bummed when it shut off. The tests that you have been getting the whole time throughout the program are harder than the NCLEX.
Remember that they are only testing you on entry level nursing, basic safety. It does not go very deep. A peds Q may not really be a peds Q. They may just be testing how you prioritize, or how you might critically think. They may throw in some diseases or meds you have never heard of in your life but they are not really checking out how much you know about the name they threw at you, they may be just checking out your ABCs or thoughts about how to keep someone safe.
Statistically speaking, the longer you wait the more freaked out you will get and the more basic info you will forget and you will put yourself at a higher risk of not passing.
The Davis NCLEX Qs on the CD are as about as close as you can get to how the NCLEX really looks. Practice enough to get comfortable with taking NCLEX tests on a computer if you have not been doing that already and then go for it.
It is normal to walk out of there feeling like you failed. The test is designed to make you feel
that way. That is actually a good sign. Most of us knew the results in a few days.
I took mine in SF. I stayed at the same motel that I stayed in for the NCLEX review. I took my husband and we went for a few days. We made a deal out of it. My rationing was, that no matter what, I am going to have a good time and reward myself and him for all of the stress caused by the program. We went a day early to find the testing site, ( at the bottom of Coit Tower) and to relax. The beach was 2 blocks from the motel. I walked on it the night before, saw the moon reflected on the water, heard the sounds of the water and birds, smelled the beachy smells and stored it all up in my memory in case I needed a place during the exam to mentally retreat to.
After the test we had a really good time in SF doing or not doing whatever we wanted to do. It was great! I highly recommend it.
If you have any Qs you can email me at bboss947@sbcglobal.net.
Good Luck. Enjoy!
A word of advice,
try to take your NCLEX within a week or 2 of your review courses. Trust me. You really can't study for the NCLEX. You will see what I mean when you take it. The questions are really straight forward and easy to understand, it is the choices that are a little odd. Don't let that make you nervous though, I thought it was great and was bummed when it shut off. The tests that you have been getting the whole time throughout the program are harder than the NCLEX.
Remember that they are only testing you on entry level nursing, basic safety. It does not go very deep. A peds Q may not really be a peds Q. They may just be testing how you prioritize, or how you might critically think. They may throw in some diseases or meds you have never heard of in your life but they are not really checking out how much you know about the name they threw at you, they may be just checking out your ABCs or thoughts about how to keep someone safe.
Statistically speaking, the longer you wait the more freaked out you will get and the more basic info you will forget and you will put yourself at a higher risk of not passing.
The Davis NCLEX Qs on the CD are as about as close as you can get to how the NCLEX really looks. Practice enough to get comfortable with taking NCLEX tests on a computer if you have not been doing that already and then go for it.
It is normal to walk out of there feeling like you failed. The test is designed to make you feel
that way. That is actually a good sign. Most of us knew the results in a few days.
I took mine in SF. I stayed at the same motel that I stayed in for the NCLEX review. I took my husband and we went for a few days. We made a deal out of it. My rationing was, that no matter what, I am going to have a good time and reward myself and him for all of the stress caused by the program. We went a day early to find the testing site, ( at the bottom of Coit Tower) and to relax. The beach was 2 blocks from the motel. I walked on it the night before, saw the moon reflected on the water, heard the sounds of the water and birds, smelled the beachy smells and stored it all up in my memory in case I needed a place during the exam to mentally retreat to.
After the test we had a really good time in SF doing or not doing whatever we wanted to do. It was great! I highly recommend it.
If you have any Qs you can email me at bboss947@sbcglobal.net.
Good Luck. Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
3 DAYS !!
3 days....DAYS ???? Then what are we suppose to do with ourselves ?? :)
I just wanted to say congratulations to everyone and to say "thank you" for being the people that you are. Throughout the program we have kind of compared ourselves to other classess and I wanted to say thank you for being a class that I've been proud to be a part of. Some of you I haven't had rotations/classes with, but I know your face, and even a few names, and I'm honored to be associated with you. 3 DAYS ?! I can hardly believe it. I wish the best of life for all of us. WAY TO GO EVERYBODY!! 2007--simply the best!
(BTW-Wal-mart has "class of 2007" flip-flops... uh huh, I know you want some!)
I just wanted to say congratulations to everyone and to say "thank you" for being the people that you are. Throughout the program we have kind of compared ourselves to other classess and I wanted to say thank you for being a class that I've been proud to be a part of. Some of you I haven't had rotations/classes with, but I know your face, and even a few names, and I'm honored to be associated with you. 3 DAYS ?! I can hardly believe it. I wish the best of life for all of us. WAY TO GO EVERYBODY!! 2007--simply the best!
(BTW-Wal-mart has "class of 2007" flip-flops... uh huh, I know you want some!)
Monday, May 14, 2007
NCLEX
You won't hear from the board until you schedule your exam, which happens after they recieve final transcripts when semester ends. Wait for a few days after finals and go to the pearson view website and register. You will then recieve an email, which is your authorization to test. But don't bother waiting for mail from the board or you will wait forever. It is frustrating not knowing if you did everthing right, but nobody from our class heard from them. You can check you IP status on the state board web site, some show up as early as the day after finals. Good Luck to everyone.
CAP QUESTION
Ok, this may be a very dumb question,... but I didn't go to any other capping/pinning so I don't have a clue. So, do we come with our caps already attached to our heads, or is that part of the ceremony?? How far back are we suppose to wear these ??(since some of us have large heads and are going to have to use a bazillion hair pins anyway)
My third question, I'm giving the nursing pledge, do I just stand up give the pledge & sit down? Do people repeat it with me? I don't know these major important things!!!!! Somebody have mercy on me & give me a clue.... I may start hearing voices with Lynn :)
My third question, I'm giving the nursing pledge, do I just stand up give the pledge & sit down? Do people repeat it with me? I don't know these major important things!!!!! Somebody have mercy on me & give me a clue.... I may start hearing voices with Lynn :)
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Come join us for Rootbeer Floats at the SNA meeting!!
Did you ask when and where???
Monday, May 14, 2007 @ 1:00pm in Locke 314
(It's the last meeting of the semester)
There will be lots of info from our Special Guest Speakers:
Rocky La Jeunesse, Guidance and Counseling
Topic: Requirements for Transfer (LVN/PT to RN, RN to BSN)
Shelba Durston, Kymn Trujillo and Dean Alin Ciochina
Topic: Work Experience/Internship/Apprenticeship Program
Hope to see you there!! Spread the word.
Monday, May 14, 2007 @ 1:00pm in Locke 314
(It's the last meeting of the semester)
There will be lots of info from our Special Guest Speakers:
Rocky La Jeunesse, Guidance and Counseling
Topic: Requirements for Transfer (LVN/PT to RN, RN to BSN)
Shelba Durston, Kymn Trujillo and Dean Alin Ciochina
Topic: Work Experience/Internship/Apprenticeship Program
Hope to see you there!! Spread the word.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Graduation dress
Anyone still in need of a dress for graduation. I have a two piece dress. Sleeveless with a jacket. Very nice. Size 10. New, but cant be returned since I waited to long. Paid $54.98 + shipping and tax. Make me an offer.
Denise
Denise
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Friday, May 04, 2007
Dear graduating students and faculty
The yearbook is completed....and it is beautiful! The yearbook team, did an incredible job...you will all be very happy. Thank you very much to Tami M, Patty P, Michelle M, Lindsay R, and Jessica....you girls will be in my heart forever!!! (Tami, I put all the names here yes?)
We have been given a special blessing from Mark at Stockton Blue (modesto office) he has given us the biggest deal on our 50 page full color yearbook:
The cost for the yearbook will be $25.00
This includes the printing, binding, delivery, supplies and a dollar from each yearbook will be donated as a legacy donation from our class to the graduating class of December 2007 to help pay for their flowers, or yearbook supplies....we will leave with a tone of leadership, professionalism, and most of all we will check out in style!
You are all incredible, kind, special people all bundled up together in this beautiful yearbook. And what a deal!
Money orders or cash please to Tami M or Christine Moles...you will be given a reciept, hold on to it please. NO CHECKS. Money orders made payable to Christine Moles
Very important...............ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY MONEY TO TAMMY OR I PLEASE, no later than.......MAY 14TH, 2007.......SO THAT YOU WILL GET YOUR BOOKS BEFORE OR ON PINNING DAY.
************ If you are an instructor or staff member and you would like a book, please send me an email so that I can put one aside for you, you can leave a check for me in an envelope in the nursing office. rnstudychris@aol.com
Speakers for graduation were voted on and are as follows:
Welcome speaker:
April Cooley
Reflection speaker:
Christine Moles
Pledge leader:
Robyn Deyoung
Conclusions and thank you:
Mary Allice
******Mary Alice, please call me I need to talk to you. Thanks! 547-0460
Friends, please do not forget to bring your washed/folded blue's to pinning practice to donate to the nursing student's closet. You can also donate your white scrub jackets with the patch on them as well if you would like. And don't forget Shelba needs $10.00 from each of you for your plant, due at practice.
ok, I think that's it..............oh.....only 19 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The yearbook is completed....and it is beautiful! The yearbook team, did an incredible job...you will all be very happy. Thank you very much to Tami M, Patty P, Michelle M, Lindsay R, and Jessica....you girls will be in my heart forever!!! (Tami, I put all the names here yes?)
We have been given a special blessing from Mark at Stockton Blue (modesto office) he has given us the biggest deal on our 50 page full color yearbook:
The cost for the yearbook will be $25.00
This includes the printing, binding, delivery, supplies and a dollar from each yearbook will be donated as a legacy donation from our class to the graduating class of December 2007 to help pay for their flowers, or yearbook supplies....we will leave with a tone of leadership, professionalism, and most of all we will check out in style!
You are all incredible, kind, special people all bundled up together in this beautiful yearbook. And what a deal!
Money orders or cash please to Tami M or Christine Moles...you will be given a reciept, hold on to it please. NO CHECKS. Money orders made payable to Christine Moles
Very important...............ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY MONEY TO TAMMY OR I PLEASE, no later than.......MAY 14TH, 2007.......SO THAT YOU WILL GET YOUR BOOKS BEFORE OR ON PINNING DAY.
************ If you are an instructor or staff member and you would like a book, please send me an email so that I can put one aside for you, you can leave a check for me in an envelope in the nursing office. rnstudychris@aol.com
Speakers for graduation were voted on and are as follows:
Welcome speaker:
April Cooley
Reflection speaker:
Christine Moles
Pledge leader:
Robyn Deyoung
Conclusions and thank you:
Mary Allice
******Mary Alice, please call me I need to talk to you. Thanks! 547-0460
Friends, please do not forget to bring your washed/folded blue's to pinning practice to donate to the nursing student's closet. You can also donate your white scrub jackets with the patch on them as well if you would like. And don't forget Shelba needs $10.00 from each of you for your plant, due at practice.
ok, I think that's it..............oh.....only 19 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Preceptors...Who were the good ones?
Hello again!
If you guys had a great experience with your preceptor I would like to know who they were and what you liked about him/her! Most of my experience had been at Dameron and one stint at Lodi so I haven't been exposed to many of the possible candidates. I've heard of a few, but I would appreciate any guidance you could share with me. It would be a great help. Thanks for anything you can provide! hcolern2b@gmail.com
Harrison
If you guys had a great experience with your preceptor I would like to know who they were and what you liked about him/her! Most of my experience had been at Dameron and one stint at Lodi so I haven't been exposed to many of the possible candidates. I've heard of a few, but I would appreciate any guidance you could share with me. It would be a great help. Thanks for anything you can provide! hcolern2b@gmail.com
Harrison
Hey guys...if anyone is interested.....
My cousin is an RN in LA, she did a summer youth camp last year, she was the camp nurse...and she loved it.
There are so many oppurtunites for camp nurse, if you are interested here's the link...I am thinking about doing one this summer, before I start working in the hospital.
CampStaff - Summer Camp Jobs for Counselors and Staff: A Searchable Directory
My cousin is an RN in LA, she did a summer youth camp last year, she was the camp nurse...and she loved it.
There are so many oppurtunites for camp nurse, if you are interested here's the link...I am thinking about doing one this summer, before I start working in the hospital.
CampStaff - Summer Camp Jobs for Counselors and Staff: A Searchable Directory
Recommendations for 4th semester ???
Hey guys,
Could you share your thoughts with me regarding the schedules you've chosen for 4th semester and what you thought worked out well and what didn't? Just curious. I'd appreciate any input you guys could share with me! Thanks and my early congrats to you guys!
Harrison (3rd semester)
Could you share your thoughts with me regarding the schedules you've chosen for 4th semester and what you thought worked out well and what didn't? Just curious. I'd appreciate any input you guys could share with me! Thanks and my early congrats to you guys!
Harrison (3rd semester)
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Save the Date - Info filled SNA mtg!!
SNA Meeting May 14th @ 1:00-2:00pm Locke 314
Last meeting of Spring 2007.
Rootbeer Floats and Much Needed Info!
Special Guest Speakers:
Rocky La Jeunesse, Guidance and Counseling
Topic: Requirements for Transfer (LVN/PT to RN, RN to BSN)
Shelba Durston, Kymn Trujillo and Dean Alin Ciochina
Topic: Work Experience/Internship/Apprenticeship Program
Anyone interested in getting units for working while in school or gearing towards furthering your education should not miss this meeting – see you there!
Last meeting of Spring 2007.
Rootbeer Floats and Much Needed Info!
Special Guest Speakers:
Rocky La Jeunesse, Guidance and Counseling
Topic: Requirements for Transfer (LVN/PT to RN, RN to BSN)
Shelba Durston, Kymn Trujillo and Dean Alin Ciochina
Topic: Work Experience/Internship/Apprenticeship Program
Anyone interested in getting units for working while in school or gearing towards furthering your education should not miss this meeting – see you there!
Saturday, April 28, 2007
From Mrs. Azevedo- CSU BSN Program
Hey...spread the word...Dr. Paula LaVec will talk with you guys Mon. at
0800 re the CSU Stanilaus BSN program. I understand they have a new 1 year
(I think) BSN program. TAz
(This Monday, April 30th at the N9 classroom location)
0800 re the CSU Stanilaus BSN program. I understand they have a new 1 year
(I think) BSN program. TAz
(This Monday, April 30th at the N9 classroom location)
Friday, April 27, 2007
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