westmidwest

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1. Should I become a Nurse at 30?

   westmidwest replied to flyfish108's topic in General Nursing

   30 is not too old. nursing is fantastically rewarding. i went to a top nursing school and the nursing curriculum is hard, I say this as someone who has several degrees from other top schools and nursing was the very challenging. I would advise yo...

2. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

   westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California

   Has anyone hear anything from SHC yet? Interviews, Jobs, etc? icuuci & BayareaRNBSN any final news? Best wishes.

3. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

   westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California

   Northbay - I applied to both programs but during my phone interview had to choose only one so I went with adult. Both of my applications are still "in review,"and I have not been contacted. linRdsNay - Whom is your interview with? Also if you happe...

4. One class at college, include it on resume?

   westmidwest replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

   no, but message is too short so no again

5. UCSF Residency 2010

   westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California

   had an interview, it went as well as I ever could have hoped for yet I got a phone call two days later saying I was not selected. best of luck

6. military and nursing school

   westmidwest replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

   fyi it's "i.e.," not "ie:" those who cast stones...

7. Just interviewed a nurse who *loves* her job

   westmidwest replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

   I concur. Nursing is awesome. Some of my fellow nurses--not so much--but the job is great.

8. UCSF Residency 2010

   westmidwest posted a topic in California

   Has anyone who applied to the 2010 UCSF RN residency program heard back from HR? Just curious. Best of luck.

9. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

   westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California

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10. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California

    anybody hear from ucsf? my stanford status changed from "application accepted" to "unknown" to "in process" still no phone call;( Anyone in a similar boat?

11. I use up all of my compassion at work.

    westmidwest replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you feel so burnt out. However, if you remain indifferent to your family you might risk your personal life, which of course is your choice. Marriage is ideally predicated on mutual support and love, and hopefully your husband is supporti...

12. Our new boss writing everyone up!

    westmidwest replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding me? you are a well paid professional and are responsible for people's lives. A million new grads would kill for your job. Get. There. On. Time. If this is too much to ask work at the DQ--which of course will fire you for being la...

13. Looking for the bright side

    westmidwest replied to yogamom's topic in General Nursing

    great point that the majority of people you hear from are those that do not have jobs, and are angry, this I totally believe is true. however, I graduated from a top 20 school, was one of the top students in my class. I am employed. so in one way...

14. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California

    Sorry I was not clear. I have not received a phone message, and was hypothesizing that the reason why was because recruiters don't leave messages (I'm clearly stretching here) so was asking if anyone had received a message. If anyone has it would ne...

15. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California

    re:loma6685 My LPCH status changed to "unknown" but I have not been contacted in any way. also: Did anyone receive a phone message from the Stanford recruiter to return a call. I do not have a cellphone and work at a number I can't take calls so ...