BennyRNCA replied to applesncherries's topic in Job Hunt
Yep, to add to the effects of the terrible economy, many of the nurses that wants to retire are mostly likely unable to at this point in time, as there's a good chance their retirement plans and funds have lost a lot in value, so it means they must s...
BennyRNCA replied to applesncherries's topic in Job Hunt
Not 100% sure, there's an exact reason, but more so a combination of reason. Overall bad national economy, the state of CA is going broke (3 medium cities already filed or are in bankruptcy and talks are it's possible LA is broke but delaying the big...
I never said anything about the CA BON, as it has nothing to do with the CA BON at all. What is considered to be a "new grad" for those looking for a job in the CA market (and just using CA as an example here) and pertaining primarily to only job ap...
BennyRNCA replied to TotallyAwwwesome's topic in California
Probably hired internals first, no secret interviews, it's just like Kaiser and other hospitals. Due to either union rules or their own employment policies, they have to post up job openings for every section from maintainence needs to new grads to e...
You mean you graduated in Dec. 2011, not 2010? Depending on what states (i.e., CA) you're looking at, you're considered a "new grad" up to the 12th month after your graduation date and applications are restricted to those dates that they will look at...
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BennyRNCA replied to mahtab's topic in Registration
Best to know which state do you want to work in and go from there. The reason is that if you want to really settle in X state, but X state has the SS# requirement, you can get your license in Z state, but may have issues going back (endorse) your lic...
BennyRNCA replied to Bunny2987's topic in California
To spend all that kind of money and still be known as one of the lowest NCLEX passing rates in CA, you be the judge. Board of Registered Nursing - NCLEX Pass Rates
BennyRNCA replied to fjellgren's topic in Registration
Not rumors at all, all harsh realities for many foreign educated grads and nurses, as many are not meeting CA BON minimum requirements that have been on the books as written policies since 1987. CA BON is cracking down hard on many applicants. You h...
BennyRNCA replied to Aydinchik's topic in Registration
Just know that there are many countries now, some more than others, that are having their applications denied, either due to concurrency issues or lacking clinical hours or missing certain courses. The application fees submitted to the CA BON is not...
BennyRNCA replied to J Roark's topic in California
Here's the information about Excelsior from the CA BON website: Board of Registered Nursing - Excelsior College You might want to try the local CA community schools, but recognize that enrollment can be very limited as they are obligated to their alr...
BennyRNCA replied to SirJohnny's topic in Excelsior
The reason CA BON tells people, it's on a case by case basis, is it depends on when you obtained your degree from EC. For those that graduated before a certain year, you may be eligible to take the exam or get in via endorsement, but for those pass t...
BennyRNCA replied to lovecatsnhorses's topic in California
They regularly post for those jobs as part of their hiring process, so it must be posted to the public, however, it stipulates the minimum 1 year of experience as they are mostly filled by their internals. A catch-22, you're a new grad but no experie...