smugirl

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1. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

   smugirl replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California

   Good luck new grads! We all need it!

2. John muir concord new grad program 2010

   smugirl replied to boochica's topic in California

   Good luck to you all!

3. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

   smugirl replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California

   It's so difficult not to blend in and look like the next Joe Schmoe! What else can we do?!

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

   smugirl replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

   No jobs in CA without having to compete with 600+ new grads!

5. Who has the most "gravy" RN job ever?

   smugirl replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

   Hi exnavygirl, I viewed your profile and saw that you are working at an IHS/Tribal facility. I have an interview for an IHS facility in Arizona and want to make sure I give the best impression possible (especially with this competitive job market). D...

6. New Grad: New York City or San Francisco

   smugirl replied to lm2009's topic in New Nurse

   Hey Mixtapes, I had two friends/classmates who precepted at Children's in Oakland and they formed excellent relationships with the staff over there and left feeling like they had a fairly (about 80%) good chance of working their post graduation. Howe...

7. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   smugirl replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   Hi Wendy3, I'm sure you did fine, as MOST of us feel like we've failed coming out of the test. If you would like to ease some of your anxiety, you can try the pearsonvue trick. If you aren't sure what that is, look it up on allnurses and you will fin...

8. New Grad: New York City or San Francisco

   smugirl replied to lm2009's topic in New Nurse

   Also keep in mind that you don't want to graduate during a difficult time because after a certain amount of time of being out of school (graduated) you are no longer considered a "new graduate" and often times cannot apply for a "new grad" job anymor...

9. New Grad: New York City or San Francisco

   smugirl replied to lm2009's topic in New Nurse

   I am working in a case management setting. It's not a glorious RN job in any way shape or form. This is the summary of what I know about my classmates: 2 at John Muir in Walnut Creek, 2 at Kaiser Oakland ED, 1 at another hospital in Mtn. View, 1 at ...

10. New Grad: New York City or San Francisco

    smugirl replied to lm2009's topic in New Nurse

    Hi Peaceofmind8, Yes, our school was very expensive because its private so my classmates have tons of loans. I know that some of classmates have deferred their loans, others are working non-nursing jobs while applying for nursing jobs, and others wo...

11. New Grad: New York City or San Francisco

    smugirl replied to lm2009's topic in New Nurse

    i've lived in the SF Bay area my whole life and my mom is an RN, and all of her brothers' (3) wives are RNs. They all work here and love it. I KNOW it's great here. As far as New grad goes, COMPETITION IS STIFF. My class of 60 graduated in december 2...

12. New passing standard for the NCLEX-RN Examination to Start on APRIL 1, 2010

    smugirl replied to bogchi2000's topic in NCLEX

    Took the exam twice, once before the change and once after. Personally, I didn't see the difference and I actually think the second time (post-change) was easier. If you study well and prepare yourself for it mentally and emotionally, YOU WILL BE FIN...

13. nclex april 2010 ?

    smugirl replied to forenursy15's topic in NCLEX

    For reference and from personal experience only, this is what I took from NCLEX-RN changes as of April 1st 2010. They have altered the amount of questions from each category, with Management being the most with 22%. I believe the two next are Physiol...

14. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    smugirl replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California

    I tried looking for the UCDavis new grad program as well and couldn't find. I have an interview for an RN spot that I heard about through word of mouth. So if you have any friends who aren't stingy with details of open spots, I'd definitely ask arou...

15. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    smugirl replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

    ndame, Do not feel discouraged about your abilities as an RN. You trained to be an RN and should continue to take the NCLEX-RN. If it makes you feel any better, I failed my first try with 75 questions. It certainly does not mean that you are not cap...