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.
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...
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
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...