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476.4214 FAX: 707 476.4419 healthocc@redwoods.edu |
Licensure Information |
Applicants must take the licensing examination
(NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN) if they have never been licensed as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse
in another state or if they have never passed the national licensing
examination. |
BRN State of California Board of Registered Nursing
Initial Licensure / Certification
Licensure by Exam -
First Time Instructions |
BVN California Board of Vocational Nursing and
Psychiatric Technicians
Licensing and Examination |
Live Scan Fingerprinting Services
Using Live Scan can help speed you
licensure because the Board receives fingerprint results from this new
technology much quicker than through the manual card process. On
average, Live Scan results take 1-2 weeks, while manual fingerprint
cards can take 1-2 months. |
Learning
Links |
Resources for Information |
Additional Resources |
Learning Styles Online Survey - required for new RN and LVN students. More information available in the
New Student Orientation Packet.
Learning Styles - descriptions and suggestions for
academic success, etc.
Medical Terminology - Medical terms can be quite intimidating at
face value. All medical terms can be broken into smaller components to
help decipher its meaning. For more information about commonly used medical terms,
their formation and meanings, along with interactive learning activities
follow this link.
Math Review - Online Math Instruction,
Reinforcement and Learning Activities. Medication administration often
includes calculations - be sure you have math basics before classes
start. |
College of the
Redwoods LRC/Library Search for books and
articles; an extensive on-line database.
CR
Nursing Programs Handbook This handbook has been
designed to guide you through the complexities of the nursing program by
providing professional codes and standards as well as program information,
curriculum and policies.
Guidelines
for Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
MedlinePlus
From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Drug Calculations Information,
Review, and Practice for medication administration
Using
American Psychological Association (APA) Format
globalevidence.com
Searchable database of national & international resources
related to nursing practice, education, and research.
Nursing Knowledge International |
College of the
Redwoods Financial Aid
Obtain financial aid and scholarship information.
Discover Nursing
Find basic information on the field of
nursing, find a nursing program in your area, or search through hundreds
of nurse scholarships.
NCSBN National Council of State
Boards of Nursing |
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PDA |
AACN PDA Center
Wonderful info, reviews, specials
Skyscape
Huge medical pda site - all Skyscape products link and are cross
referenced
PDA Cortex source for software for healthcare providers - MANY FREE
ePocrates - great rx reference, updates regularly -
basic edition free |
Professional Organizations |
NSNA
National Student Nurses' Association
Nursing
Organizations
National Association of
Emergency Medical Technicians
American Association of Medical Assistants
California Medical Assistants
Association
COMDA California Committee on Dental
Auxiliaries
Dental Assisting National Board
ADAA American Dental Assistants Association |
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