diamondqueen

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1. The current economy and your job

   diamondqueen posted a topic in NICU

   Hello All! I was just wondering if you all are experiencing alot of cut backs because of the economy. The hospital I currently work for has a hiring freeze and also has cut out OT and call pay. We are not allowed to go over our budgeted hours for the...

2. How long to get approval to take NCLEX and graduate nurse positions in Bay Area?

   diamondqueen replied to smile4stamps's topic in California

   Hello Smile4stamps!!! I graduated in May from a nursing program in NC. I applied for my license through the CA BON because I knew I was going to relocate to the Bay Area. I sent my application off June 1st and I had approval to take the exam July 2nd...

3. how long did your nclex-rn in california results before it was online???

   diamondqueen replied to imhopeful's topic in California

   I took my test July 23rd and my name was on the website Friday July 29th. It was nerve recking to wait those four day so my heart goes out to you!

4. UCSF has a bad rep?

   diamondqueen replied to jensfbay's topic in California

   I recently interview at UCSF. I took an hour to walk around and talk to nurses there and the ones I talked to seem happy and spoke very highly of the facility. While doing my research, I found that in the Bay area, UCSF has the highest payrate for ne...

5. Any Nursing Programs that work with Working Parents?

   diamondqueen replied to MQ Edna's topic in California

   hello i am a single mother with two children and i graduated from nursing school may 5, 2007. to answer your question, i do not know of any nursing programs that cater to the working mother. before i entered nursing school i checked in the united st...

6. NCLEX results for California??

   diamondqueen replied to angiebaby2's topic in California

   Just be patient and try not to focus to much on it. I know that is easier said than done and I am sure I will be the same way in a couple of weeks. Just know that you did well even if you did reach the 265th question. My prayers are with you!! Oh and...

7. I took My NCLEX,Monday Afternoon.......

   diamondqueen replied to cpsalday's topic in California

   Take a deep breathe in, hold it, and breathe out slowly while counting to ten. Your anxiety level is through the roof. Like a early poster said, it takes a while. Try to be patient and do something exciting to take your mind off of it and I will say ...

8. Best area to live near UCSF?

   diamondqueen posted a topic in California

   Hello to all!! I was wondering what are the best areas to live that are close to UCSF Medical Center and good to raise two boys. I am looking for a two bedroom apartments to rent. Any information that you can give would be greatly appreciated.

9. Single Mom in LA area?

   diamondqueen replied to cjulian214's topic in California

   Hello Cjulian214, I just graudated in May and I am about to move to San Francisco in August. I am also a single mother with two kids age 9 and 6. My opinion is this: anything is possible with some planning. Some things I had to consider is that the c...

10. Wishing to work in California, from another state

    diamondqueen replied to suzanne4's topic in California

    Hi Bogeyboy007! It seems like you covered everything. It does take four to six weeks to hear from them. I have also heard that it takes longer for the fingerprint card but as I understand it the CA BON will allow you to test without the results they ...

11. How soon did it took you to find a job?

    diamondqueen replied to azabache21's topic in New Nurse

    I graduated in May and I have just started looking for a position as a nurse. As a previous poster stated I am terrrified of all the responsibility of being a nurse. Most of my classmates had jobs months before graduation. The position I applied for ...

12. Driving to San Francisco from NC

    diamondqueen replied to diamondqueen's topic in California

    Again, thanks to everyone who relied. I am still over joyed about my move and I think I will take route that goes through Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri, Utah, Colorado, and Nevada. I plan to give myself plenty of time to site see. I will be traveling wi...

13. Driving to San Francisco from NC

    diamondqueen replied to diamondqueen's topic in California

    Thanx for all of the replies! I am really looking forward to my trip. What a way to start a career right!!!!!!!!!!

14. Driving to San Francisco from NC

    diamondqueen posted a topic in California

    Hello everyone! I just graduated in May and I am relocating to San Francisco. I plan on driving and I was wondering if anyone has ever done this and if so did you take the northern or southern route. Those of you that have driven from California to t...

15. Wishing to work in California, from another state

    diamondqueen replied to suzanne4's topic in California

    Oh and by the way I have had no luck getting thru to the CA BON either. I have been trying to get this question answered for a month now. Thanx again to everyone who replied!!