samanthaaRN

samanthaaRN specializes in NICU.

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1. Help! WCU anaheim!

   samanthaaRN replied to tucaymarissa's topic in California

   My experience at the OC campus was great. Private message me if you would like any more details.

2. Is OR nursing a good start for a new grad?

   samanthaaRN replied to AmberRose222's topic in Operating Room

   ANY start is a good start for a new grad. Most are having trouble getting any type of job.

3. Working third-shift while attending school for nursing?

   samanthaaRN replied to heidster's topic in General Students

   I worked 7p-7a as a CNA while in an accelerated BSN program. It was definitely not easy but doable. I was only per diem though so I had the flexibility to work around my school schedule. I can imagine working full-time would make it a lot harder.

4. CA Spring 2012 New Grad

   samanthaaRN replied to Sara1211B's topic in California

   I haven't heard personally about people who got called for Med/Surg (no one I know applied to that unit though). Maybe some other users on here can shed some light on the status of Med/Surg. each unit does their hiring separately and slightly differe...

5. CA Spring 2012 New Grad

   samanthaaRN replied to Sara1211B's topic in California

   I know at CHOC that NICU has already completed their hiring and that PICU has done interviews. I also know people have been called for interviews for CVICU and Short Stay. Not sure about the other units

6. Tips for a NICU New Grad?

   samanthaaRN replied to MeggieNICURN's topic in NICU

   Nope, in California

7. Tips for a NICU New Grad?

   samanthaaRN replied to MeggieNICURN's topic in NICU

   Bortaz, RN - Thank you so much for sharing your spreadsheet with all of us. I love when nurses with experience are so helpful to us newbies! I just accepted a New grad position today in the NICU and I start in Jan! I am so excited and want to prepare...

8. CHOC February 2012

   samanthaaRN replied to Lauren4268's topic in California

   Hey. I interviewed with NICU Monday. This is going to be a long weekend! I am so anxious/nervous to find out. Good luck to us both!!

9. Any CHOC nurses out there?

   samanthaaRN replied to MisterSimba's topic in Pediatric

   I received a phone call on Wednesday to schedule an interview. From what I have heard all the units do their hiring separately so the timelines and process can slightly vary by unit. I know some people have had their status changed saying something a...

10. CHOC NICU New Grad August 2011

    samanthaaRN replied to kmarquis's topic in California

    Hey Katie. Would you mind if I emailed you as well. I have an interview for the NICU for the 2012 Feb program and would love any information or advice you have!

11. Any CHOC nurses out there?

    samanthaaRN replied to MisterSimba's topic in Pediatric

    Hey! I also have an interview for Feb 2012 program for the NICU. I would love some advice as well!

12. UCI Medical Center New Grad Program Summer '09

    samanthaaRN replied to yesdog's topic in California

    Hello. Can any of you tell me what was included for the pre-employment physical at UCI? I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

13. CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange New Grad Feb 2011

    samanthaaRN replied to onestepatatime...'s topic in New Nurse

    Hey. Good luck to everyone applying! Does anyone know when in February and when in August the Residency program usually starts? Also, do you have to have your license upon starting or can you have an interim permit while waiting for NCLEX results? I...

14. West Coast University BSN to MSN

    samanthaaRN replied to jdsp87's topic in ADN/BSN

    Actually that is true for schools pursuing continuing CCNE accreditation. West Coast University is a new program and the maximum accreditation for a new program is 5 years. They received the maximum accreditation possible and excellent reports. Per C...

15. West Coast University BSN to MSN

    samanthaaRN replied to jdsp87's topic in ADN/BSN

    West Coast University announced to their students today (which is me) that they received CCNE accreditation. They received the maximum of 5 years and got really good reports back from CCNE. I'm very happy because I plan on going to a MSN program down...