rb123

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1. Work Few Years as RN or Directly to MSN/MPH?

   rb123 replied to MiszMo's topic in New Nurse

   I am also going directly from my BSN to MSN this fall. The decision of whether or not to accept wonderful job opportunities or to further my education at this point was SO difficult for me - I really struggled with it. This was mainly because so ma...

2. Hospitals Hiring only Nurses with BSN Degree

   rb123 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   I was surprised by this also....I am working on my BSN (an accelerated program) right now, and have called many hospitals in the los angeles area about qualificaitons. most recently, ucla new grad program has changed their criteria to only new grads...

3. Los Angeles NEW grad programs

   rb123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey everyone! So i know I'm ahead of myself....I don't graduate from nursing school until May 2010, but all of these stats about new grads not getting jobs has motivated me to get a little prepared for what I might be facing. Here's my question to R...

4. UCLA New Grad Program

   rb123 replied to malaski's topic in California

   Hey malaski! Have you started the UCLA program? I just wantedd to know how it's going, if it's happening (I heard some rumors that they shut it down or something). Is it really hard right now to find a job in LA? I'm hearing some horror stories that...

5. UCLA New Grad Program

   rb123 replied to malaski's topic in California

   Wow. Ok great. I have some healthcare experience at UCLA but I will try to find an internship out here before applying. Did you apply when you were still in nursing school? Before you took the NCLEX? I will be graduating in May 2010, but plan on...

6. UCLA New Grad Program

   rb123 replied to malaski's topic in California

   Hey Malaski, I am looking to apply for the new grad program next year. I'm finishing up my BSN at NYU and am headed back to LA right after. What is the application process like? I know it's extremely competitive (congrats for getting in!) but want...

7. Getting into NYU Accelerated Nursing Program

   rb123 replied to 2010Hopeful's topic in New York

   Hi 2010 Hopeful, I am currently in the NYU accelerated program in my second semester. I barely have a minute to breathe, but I really love the program. Regardless of where you go, most accelerated program are a year and a half of exhaustion. As fa...

8. NYU accelerated nursing students/applicants

   rb123 replied to astrmi's topic in New York

   We are all in the same boat! Aaugh I am so overwhelmed with everything I have to do in such a little period of time! Anyone who needs a roommate, please let me know--I would love to live with a nursing student. See you at orientation! Addie

9. NYU Spring 09

   rb123 replied to lindsaycoe's topic in New York

   Any fellow nurses needing a roommate? I have no idea where to live, and have like 15 days to put it all together from across the country (California)! Addie

10. University of San Francisco Spring 2009

    rb123 replied to julz16's topic in California

    Got off the waiting list! Was very torn about the decision, but I've decided to go to NYU instead. I wish everyone an amazing experience in SF....such an incredible city!

11. NYU accelerated nursing students/applicants

    rb123 replied to astrmi's topic in New York

    Hello everyone! I got my acceptance letter on Christmas eve. So excited! However I have an incredible job at UCLA that I want to stay at for a while longer before starting the program, so I plan on deferring until Fall 09. Does anyone know the de...

12. University of San Francisco Spring 2009

    rb123 replied to julz16's topic in California

    Nope, no word yet. I'm used to this waiting game. I'm sure everyone can empathize.

13. University of San Francisco Spring 2009

    rb123 replied to julz16's topic in California

    Msn - Cnl.

14. University of San Francisco Spring 2009

    rb123 replied to julz16's topic in California

    Hey everyone! Well, I got waitlisted for Spring 09. I am supposed to hear by today....so nervous. Would love to go there. Send me some good karma! Addie

15. Any UNC Chapel Hill BSN applicants?

    rb123 replied to skline's topic in North Carolina

    Did everyone here apply to the ABSN program or the 24 month?