shupagirl

Latest Activity

1. LONELINESS while in nursing school

   shupagirl replied to cincin1222's topic in General Students

   Our school offered mental counseling and therapy for students. You can probably get referral to see a therapist/psychiatrist if needed. Talking it out helps tremendously whether it be to a healthcare provider or even a friend you make in class. Don't...

2. LONELINESS while in nursing school

   shupagirl replied to cincin1222's topic in General Students

   Hey you, Hang in there. I moved out of state for nursing school too. I felt lonely in the beginning because I didn't know anyone, and I lived alone. Did you make any friends in class? Your close friends from home may feel distant or call you alot les...

3. Interview at Riverside Medical Center..help

   shupagirl replied to ocgal's topic in New Nurse

   I didn't know they have a new grad RN program in Riverside Medical. When did you apply? Sorry it's not helping you with your question, but I was wondering. Thanks in advance. From my experience with interviews, it's good to prep for some scenario typ...

4. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

   shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

   Always g to update. G luck to both of you.

5. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

   shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

   Oh wells, the search continues. I'm hop eful we will all find great positions though in future. Best wishes to all.

6. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

   shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

   I am not going to lie. I really wanted to work for cedars and I still do but as days pass by I feel there is less chance of getting hired. It's good to think of alternate plans if we get a denial email. But till the email I still have some hope left....

7. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

   shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

   thanks for he update kristy. Good to know so we don't mass email her regarding same question. :)

8. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

   shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

   If not this week I'm hoping next week we will hear back. All I can do is hope for the best. Until told otherwise there is still a chance maybe. Till then, trying best to keep myself occupied with my phone by my side ofcourse. hehe

9. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

   shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

   I would really like an opportunity to work. I graduated a year ago. It's so hard to be positive when finding a new grad position is really hard....

10. What's the nicest thing a patient has done for you?

    shupagirl replied to Cyndi13's topic in General Nursing

    An old female patient pressed the call light and I responded saying, "Can I help you?" She goes, I like you so I wrote a song for you with my name. I smiled, she smiled, it brightened up both of our day! :)

11. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

    shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

    I went to a small private school too. Out of state. They were accredited though.

12. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

    shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

    Wow guys. I live less than 2 miles from cedars too. I do have a BSN and really want to work for Cedars to be closer to family since I went out of state for nursing school to hopefully get a heads start on nursing rather than being on a long wait list...

13. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

    shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

    Regarding the number of applicants versus jobs available, Cedars do offer quite a bit more jobs per applicants. I thought they interviewed around 300 applicants. I did take some time off after graduation, however I've been applying for jobs since bef...

14. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

    shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

    Thanks for the update willowlove

15. Cedars-Sinai RN New Grad 2011

    shupagirl replied to RN671's topic in California

    Congratulations j point. Will tomorrow be last day of contact? If we are not contacted by tomorrow I guess they will be sending out emails for those not hired.