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1. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

   newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

   I should track down my tdap and flu vaccine to be safe; however, I didn't note from my conversation with HR that we needed them. Thanks for heads up!

2. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

   newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

   Awesome! I will definitely encourage them to apply. I wrote down that we need these items: 2 step tb, 2 forms of ID, MMR, RN license, CPR for healthcare provider from American heart association.

3. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

   newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

   I was wondering if everyone who received job offers precepted in Peds? I have friends who want to apply for the next cohort but precepted in adult ICU.

4. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

   newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

   Yes, chantz you should literally go get them in person and over night the transcripts to the BRN. It can take up to four weeks to get your nclex results. As if taking the nclex isn't stressful enough..sorry you have this extra hurdle..fingers crosse...

5. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

   newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

   Hi heartboo- I sent you a message with my email. I am actually looking to move to LA sooner now, but we should connect just in case I use the metro in the future it would be nice to have a buddy!

6. NCLEX-RN today! Good pop up...and how I studied

   newgradsteph replied to ArmyTwin's topic in NCLEX

   Your scores look great! I did the worst on QT3 also. I think the NCLEX is most like QT6 and QT7 though so I would at least take one of them. Literally felt like I was taking another kaplan test during the exam. One thing kaplan didn't really go over ...

7. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

   newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

   Hi heartboo- How long did the metro take you? That was my plan to take the metro, but havent looked into it much. I was told it would take an hour (plus an I would give myself 30 minutes to drive to the station from HB) and then it was possibly wal...

8. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

   newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

   Hi dgp214- Thank you for the date! I am from Northern California also. I live in Petaluma. And, I might be looking for a roommate!!! I don't know Los Angeles very well and was going to commute from my parent's house in Huntington Beach for the fir...

9. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

   newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

   Hi Hilary- I haven't received the packet yet. At least we are on the same page. I wrote on a scratch piece of paper (from when the recruiter called to tell me I was accepted) to expect the packet late January. I will let you know when I get it. Does ...

10. NCLEX-RN today! Good pop up...and how I studied

    newgradsteph replied to ArmyTwin's topic in NCLEX

    Also, I think the SATA questions are a challenge for everyone. I stick to the true/false strategy, but they still stress me!

11. NCLEX-RN today! Good pop up...and how I studied

    newgradsteph replied to ArmyTwin's topic in NCLEX

    Hi Dubs2012! I feel your stress....I have a job lined up too and I still need to pass the nclex...during my review I had a little "slump" and I got really stressed out about it....so I took a day off from studying to relax and rejuvenate...after i to...

12. NCLEX-RN today! Good pop up...and how I studied

    newgradsteph replied to ArmyTwin's topic in NCLEX

    Congrats Shannon! I love a little inspiration! I graduated around the same time as you and took the Kaplan course the following week. The day after the course I ripped out the 3 wk plan in the book and have been following it since. I literally sit...

13. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

    newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

    Hi heartboo! I haven't received the packet yet. When did you get it?

14. CHLA New Grad Program March 2013

    newgradsteph replied to starghadeer's topic in California

    Hi Hilary! I was also accepted into the NICCU also. I am extremely excited and can't wait to meet! I am from Northern California and will be making the move probably late February. I am looking for a place to live, but may live at my parents in Hunti...