jesusgal1023

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1. Best training ground for PICU wannabe

   jesusgal1023 replied to Summers_Off's topic in PICU

   Can you check with the hospital about cross training opportunities? I was hired as a new grad PICU RN but I know that my hospital allows for the peds nurses to train for PICU after two years experience. And then the NICU nurses can float to PICU, but...

2. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

   jesusgal1023 replied to matthewandrew's topic in California

   Also, being local doesn't necessarily give you an edge. There are many people in my unit who are from across the nation. If you want ICU or ER, and you get an interview, be calm. If you are too anxious for an interview, they will think you can't hand...

3. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

   jesusgal1023 replied to matthewandrew's topic in California

   All your application components must be uploaded, so make sure you can scan your letters of recommendations. You'll bring them in a sealed envelope during the interview. Also, follow all directions otherwise your app gets thrown out---it's the easies...

4. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

   jesusgal1023 replied to matthewandrew's topic in California

   Also, they usually take about 10 new grads for each ICU, so if you want it, go for it. You don't need med/surg experience first :) ... Postpartum is hard to get in to, very competitive, at least it was last year. ER took like 3 new grads. And I think...

5. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

   jesusgal1023 replied to matthewandrew's topic in California

   I was in the summer 2012 new grad program for UCLA. We JUST started a new computer charting system which may be why they are hesitant in adding new grads. They don't want to add one more thing to overwhelm new nurses. My unit says they are still plan...

6. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

   jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California

   They take anywhere from 10 to 20 tansfers MAX. You really have to have phenomenal grades and a good essay. You can always call the admission office and they can give you stats on how many transfers they have taken. If your gpa isn't that great, you'l...

7. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

   jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California

   I commuted from Valencia all three years...it's not too bad since the classes start at 7, you miss a lot of the traffic. I recommend getting a locker. You can sign up usually at a table in the circle on the first day or at student affairs on the 2nd ...

8. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

   jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California

   @ Tdan, I also sent you a PM :)

9. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

   jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California

   I took nutrition first semester, then RS second semester. I'm not sure how many classes you are transferring in with, but if it is kind of a lot, you may want to take some during your summer breaks. It can be difficult to get classes that work with y...

10. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California

    Thanks! I took the nclex on the 3rd and passed with 75 questions. Part of your tuition goes towards purchasing a review course with Kaplan once you graduate to prep you for nclex and it was really helpful! All my friends who took it passed as well, w...

11. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    jesusgal1023 replied to sallyp911's topic in California

    First, I got a call from the PICU manager saying I'd be hearing something. Then I got an email from HR saying that I'd be getting an email within 2 days for the onboarding process, which I did. The email also told me to make my appt for a physical an...

12. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    jesusgal1023 replied to sallyp911's topic in California

    Got the email from HR regarding all the paperwork to fill out. I also was able to contact Occupational Health to schedule my physical and my new hire session is July 19th! Its all happening so fast now which is super exciting. My UD also called to le...

13. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California

    Ashley, As a graduate of the traditional program, I am in a different situation than you. I do not have any limitations with my transcripts and can apply to any masters program. The probelem that arises for you, i believe, is that you will be planni...

14. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California

    Congratulations on being accepted as a transfer! I'm sure you have heard that they don't take many transfer students, so the competition is pretty fierce. You should feel very proud that they selected you! I was a transfer student as well, which was ...

15. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    jesusgal1023 replied to sallyp911's topic in California

    Hey RNvic... I was offered a position I PiCU too... I'd be willing to exchange email addresses if you are interested :)