ChicoStateGrad08

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1. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

   ChicoStateGrad08 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California

   Congratulations on your test! Are you taking it in Pasadena? I just started studying yesterday! I was giving myself a break, probably not the best idea, because now I'm stressing! Did you take a review course? How did it go? Might you be moving to 10...

2. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

   ChicoStateGrad08 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California

   I'm moving to 1010! He was probably talking about me, how funny!

3. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

   ChicoStateGrad08 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California

   Congratulations! Yes, I took Hurst Review (it was great, I loved it!) I just need to schedule a test date, but I am waiting until my degree posts so I won't have a long waiting period for my results. My big move in date is February 7!!! I just finish...

4. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

   ChicoStateGrad08 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California

   Has anyone taken the NCLEX yet or have it scheduled? Congratulations elle, the ER will be exciting! I'm really not familiar with LA myself. I'm coming from northern California! I looked at a scary apartment in Sherman Oaks so I don't suggest that are...

5. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

   ChicoStateGrad08 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California

   My advice before you go back to sign your paperwork is: I think it might be a good idea for you to call ahead and schedule your appointment with employee health so you don't have to make so many trips! I wish I had done so. Make sure to bring your ce...

6. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

   ChicoStateGrad08 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California

   Congratulations on the ER job! I can't wait for February 9! I just hope my IP posts....it is stressing me out! As far as the pay rate, it is a lot higher around the areas where I go to school but none of the other hospitals I know of have time and a ...

7. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

   ChicoStateGrad08 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California

   I just accepted a new grad position at Good Sam also! Are you starting Feb. 9? I'm way excited and also looking for places to live. I'm stressed out because I'm in northern California and craigslist is not helpful! How is house hunting going for you...

8. Does anyone have any good tips on writing a "winning" cover letter and/or resume?

   ChicoStateGrad08 replied to ChicoStateGrad08's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I sent you my resume in a private message, but it is not showing in my sent box so I just want to make sure you got it! Thanks :)

9. Does anyone have any good tips on writing a "winning" cover letter and/or resume?

   ChicoStateGrad08 replied to ChicoStateGrad08's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Okay I have been working on my resume!! Almost done, I kind of just went at it on my own and updated the same format I've been using for years. Should I include a section with ALL of my clinical experiences, I have been at a different hospital every ...

10. Fremont-Rideout Hospital??

    ChicoStateGrad08 replied to mslema's topic in California

    My friend worked at Fremont over the summer in the well baby nursery. She says that her manager has an agreement with her staff, and pretty much all the labor nurses come in now because there is no union currently. It wouldn't be my first choice of a...

11. Re: L&d Units In Southern California - Mainly At Hoag

    ChicoStateGrad08 posted a topic in California

    Hi everyone! I know this is a long shot, but I would love to get in touch with nurses who work in L&D, specifically at Hoag because honestly I am not familiar with southern california hospitals. I am in my last semester of the BSN program at CSU,...

12. Does anyone have any good tips on writing a "winning" cover letter and/or resume?

    ChicoStateGrad08 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi I graduate this December with my BSN and want to get a head start on putting my resume and cover letter together because I know the semester is going to fly by. I have gotten examples from friends who have put together CV's but I do not have enoug...