NMW8809

NMW8809

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NMW8809 specializes in Emergency Dept.


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  1. personal question...

    Started at $30.10 in a small, basic (no traumas) ER in Los Angeles.
  2. I started applying a couple months before I even took the NCLEX, then called the hospitals to let them know when I passed it. Like previous posters said, they'll verify with the BON anyways, so as long as you have your number, go for it! And good lu...
  3. How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    I live in Los Angeles. Graduated May 2011, passed NCLEX the week before Memorial Day. I got very lucky and started in a full time position (Versant program with a 3 year contract) in September.
  4. I say go for it! You sound like you're genuinely interested in the field and you want to be a nurse. That's huge. Change is scary - especially when you have two little ones to think about. I think the risk is worth it though. Nursing school is intens...
  5. Should I Include my Clinical Rotations in my Resume

    I included mine as well. A heading that says "Clinical Experience." Then I listed my rotations by discipline, the number of hours, and the hospital and city in which the clinical rotation took place. Example (with hospital name changed...): Medical/S...
  6. Horrible Interview :((

    I agree with the above poster. I had a really bad interview too, and was scheduled for another one at a different hospital a few days later. I looked up common interview questions and had my husband ask them to me. It helped 1) practicing saying my a...
  7. Had to bite my tongue and....

    I just finished a second-degree, accelerated RN-BSN program. It was originally designed that we would earn our master's and bachelor's degree at the same time, finishing the BSN plus NP or CNS program in 3-4 years. When I started it was understood th...
  8. How long was/is your orientation?

    Mine is a Versant program which lasts 18 weeks. 2 classroom days and 2 clinical days with a preceptor each week.
  9. Question about C-section birth plan

    Haha! I love it! Good luck, and congrats on the little one :)
  10. Residency Programs

    Most hospitals expect you to stick around for a while. I had to sign a contract to do mine. It's very expensive for hospitals to train nurses - especially in a new grad program. I imagine they would see it as a "slap in the face" if you just trained ...
  11. I agree with the previous poster. Apply now! It can take that long to just get through the screening phase. Also, there are TONS of new grad programs that start in January, but are accepting applications now. Don't wait. If it comes down to it, and a...
  12. A bit overwhelmed.

    Nursing classes aren't as tedious, in my opinion. They're far more interesting. however, they are not any easier. You'll still have a lot to memorize - diseases, pathology, medications, treatments, etc. Don't be too overwhelmed though, it comes toget...
  13. My Nursing Career In Six Words

    New grad, starting September 12. Excited!! :)
  14. Congratulations Bella!! That's great to hear! Good luck tomorrow! I see you live in Covina....I live in Azusa, so I understand the commute issue. However, I'd rather have a long commute than no job at all...and I'm very excited about starting at La...
  15. I was hoping the new post in this thread was you reporting that you got a position, Bella!! I hope you hear something soon. For me, I was offered a position at Lakewood! I signed all the new hire paperwork on Thursday. The HR rep said she wanted to g...