optimistic_newgrad

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1. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

   optimistic_newgrad replied to sallyp911's topic in California

   I cant reply to personal messages. Private message me your email.

2. New Grad friendly hospitals?

   optimistic_newgrad replied to MotivatedOne's topic in Job Hunt

   google NEw Grad RN Programs, Residency, Versant. Start looking at the hospitals listed and look for the application dates, requirements and start dates. Make a list of the hospitals with the application dates. I got a job with UCLA and I start thei...

3. I start nursing school in a week!

   optimistic_newgrad replied to ivikatasha's topic in General Students

   Stay organized. Know all your due dates, and test dates. It is easy to get overwhelmed and stressed out. Dont get caught up in the drama and conflict with other students. It is so easy to get sucked into this and it really takes away from school....

4. Test Taking strategies

   optimistic_newgrad replied to Leesha's topic in LPN-RN

   Make sure you always go with your gut response and dont change it after that. Read each questions carefully first. Dont skip any words or assume what the question is asking. That use to be my problem. I would read a question way too fast and skip...

5. Interview for Neuroscience and Spine Unit

   optimistic_newgrad replied to Cls62011's topic in Neurological

   Hi, I am a new grad as well. I got a job at a large hospital on their neurosurgery/ neurology unit in southern california. The new grad program starts in Feb. During my interview, they asked the generic interview questions, tell me about yourself...

6. Interview for Neuroscience and Spine Unit

   optimistic_newgrad replied to Cls62011's topic in Neurological

   Hi, I am a new grad as well. I got a job at a large hospital on their neurosurgery/ neurology unit in southern california. The new grad program starts in Feb. During my interview, they asked the generic interview questions, tell me about yourself...

7. Stress level on a neuro floor

   optimistic_newgrad replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Neurological

   I will be starting the UCLA New Grad Program in Feb and I was hired onto their neurosurgery unit. I am so excited because this is my dream unit. UCLA's offers a year long new grad program which I am happy about because I know it is a difficult unit ...

8. Am I making a mistake by enrolling in an ADN program?

   optimistic_newgrad replied to jacky8168's topic in New York

   I obtained my BSN and was hired by the first hospital I applied too. I know ADN RNs who obtained jobs in hospitals as well. I know BSN and ADN RNs who have not found jobs. I really think it depends on the individual. People can tell who loves being a...

9. Resume Help- new graduate

   optimistic_newgrad replied to Cayles1102's topic in Job Hunt

   For my resume, I changed the template. Instead of listing my experience after the objective, I listed my certifications first. Followed by my education, including honors. Lastly was my work experience. I put my work experience last because I dont hav...

10. Applying before you even graduate?

    optimistic_newgrad replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in Job Hunt

    Hi, the job posting will typically state if you can apply before you have your license. I applied and received a job offer before I had my license. The job posting may state, must have license by ____ specific date.

11. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    optimistic_newgrad replied to krx100's topic in California

    Hi Jamie! My name is Cynthia. I met you during the UCLA interview. I interviewed for the Neurosurgery unit, I live in Southern California. Congrats on the job!!! I got the job too :) She had called me on 12/6!!! I am so excited. I passed NCLEX and ha...