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1. Hints for Samuel Merritt ABSN

   katkids replied to katkids's topic in California

   Oh yes, yes I got in. It is not an easy program. Sue

2. Hints for Samuel Merritt ABSN

   katkids replied to katkids's topic in California

   Hi, Yes, I do think you'll get in to one campus or another. Some people go to other schools and don't take the spot. This is an expensive program and there are no new grad programs in SF now, so unless the economy gets better, jobs are scarce. Sue

3. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

   katkids replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

   Hey, I went through SMC ABSN program, I like the program but when I graduated, hospitals were starting to clamp down on hiring new grads ( great timing ) and I'm still looking. I think by 2010, hopefully it should be doing better. Hang in there!!

4. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

   katkids replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

   Sorry you did not get the job. The fact that you speak another language is a bonus. Honestly-I don't think hospitals are going to be hiring new grads for 2009 either with the economy the way it is. I don't know what will happen to the class of 2008 ...

5. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

   katkids replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

   HI, Read about your interview with Kaiser? Any news? Katkids:mad::wink2:

6. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

   katkids replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

   Hi, I applied and interviewed for that job and didn't make the cut. Kaiser has already reposted this position 2 times. You'd think with all the nurses looking for jobs or transfers they'd find a few by now. Does anyone know what's going on with them?

7. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

   katkids replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

   I know what you mean: I called a recruiter and he makes it sound like it's my fault that I'm not keeping up my skills. Then he finally says, " well, your case is not unique." Everyone wants experience even in the training programs. Right now I'm work...

8. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

   katkids replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

   Studentnurse, Don't get discouraged because some of us aren't having luck because 1/2 of our class got jobs with no problem. My problem is my mind freezes in interviews. So, it's something I got to work on. I don't know of any training programs eithe...

9. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

   katkids replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

   Hi Again, I'm not picky, I just want to get my foot in the door. There are just not as many training programs now and when they do open, they get hundreds of applicants. I'm doing flu shot clinics to get started but that's seasonal. I just get nervou...

10. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    katkids replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

    Hi all, I've been searching for months. There is so much competition. I've interviewed 8 times and they say I did an excellent job but they prefer to hire someone who had the preceptorship in that area. Well, I had Med Surg and there's not alot out ...

11. Hints for Samuel Merritt ABSN

    katkids replied to katkids's topic in California

    Hi Jess, Thanks for the info. Been doing some of my own. Last year they went thru their entire wait list. I'm suppose to wait it out til April 1st, before reapplying. Some of the staff will accept a second NET and some won't. So they are going to hav...

12. Hints for Samuel Merritt ABSN

    katkids replied to katkids's topic in California

    Hi Fellow Mommy, Yes, SF is my 1st choice. I got a 79 on the NET. I read that 85 is a shoo in. At my level now, there are only so many hoops I can jump thru given all I have to do. Last year, I read # 19 on the waitlist got in. April does seem awfull...

13. Hints for Samuel Merritt ABSN

    katkids posted a topic in California

    Hi everybody, anybody, I'm new here. I'm a mom of a 2.5 year old. I am currently going for the ABSN program at SM. I just found out I'm 16 on the wait list at SF. Do I have any hope of getting in? Can I take the NET again to get a better score? Does ...