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1. Working for American Red Cross

   opto-nurse replied to opto-nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the reply, guys! I've had my interview already and decided it wasn't for me. I haven't yet received an offer but in the event that I do, I won't be accepting it. Cheers!

2. Working for American Red Cross

   opto-nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone! I'm a recent graduate with an Associates degree, eagerly looking for employment. Since getting my license 4 days ago, I have been applying to as many positions as I can. Today, I received a phone call from HR, regarding a job opportu...

3. Antelope Valley College, Lancaster

   opto-nurse replied to mom_e's topic in California

   thats great! gl in the program! i believe my gf will also be in your class. she's excited to start as well. in the meantime, ill be finishing my 4th semester there. pretty nervous myself. from what i gathered, last semester had roughly 50 students or...

4. Antelope Valley College, Lancaster

   opto-nurse replied to mom_e's topic in California

   125 is a slim chance but being number 30 is a guaranteed in. AVC generally takes 60 people in the spring but even if they take the 40, you're still in. I wonder why they office used the word "might." I know they plan on implementing a new admissions ...

5. Antelope Valley College, Lancaster

   opto-nurse replied to mom_e's topic in California

   There isn't much else you can do now, that i can think of. the stuff you mentioned that you still need, would be things you would do after getting accepted.

6. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

   opto-nurse replied to munkeyann's topic in California

   They notified me via phonecall. Will probably do the same for you

7. Antelope Valley College, Lancaster

   opto-nurse replied to mom_e's topic in California

   base_ball is right, you still have a very good shot at getting in the fall semester. some may still fail the teas, fail the background, or just accept an offer elsewhere. I believe you will get in, especially since they are known for giving last minu...

8. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

   opto-nurse replied to munkeyann's topic in California

   mom-e, you still may have a shot at getting in by the fall semester. they invited me to the program 1 month before it started and i heard of others who got in a few weeks before. so, you may still have a shot, it may just be late notice. lalomartine...

9. Tips and Tricks on How to Get a Job as a New Graduate RN!

   opto-nurse replied to ashleyrosesf's topic in Job Hunt

   thanks for the tips! im in second semester and always try to find ways to stand out so i have a higher chance of getting a job right after graduation. These are ALL good ideas. im not understanding why some are brushing aways the tips you gave to st...

10. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

    opto-nurse replied to munkeyann's topic in California

    i wasnt aware of the budget cuts and really, the main reason why i said you have a high chance is because i was number 80 in november. i thought for sure i wouldnt get in but just to make sure i called every week to see what number i was because i li...

11. What are the average point value in getting into grossmont or san diego city college?

    opto-nurse replied to DinaLin's topic in California

    i got 79 points and applied twice to grossmont. both times i got denied. tough program to get into. goodluck

12. Would I even have a chance?

    opto-nurse replied to aspiringnurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing

    i cant really speak for your school but i can speak from logic. if your schools nursing program is impacted like every other school in the country, then you might want to start looking at other school options. there will be tons of students who are a...

13. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

    opto-nurse replied to munkeyann's topic in California

    the chances of you getting in are pretty high, id almost guarantee youll get in. im already in the program and im second semester so youll most likely be in my class!

14. Changing paths

    opto-nurse replied to sunshine98's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm not quite sure which other route would be best for you but I do know you can't go around those pre-reqs. You need them in any setting, whether you want to get them then go the ADN pathway, regular BSN or accelerated BSN pathway or the MSN pathway...

15. Nursing school doesn't have to be hard...

    opto-nurse replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I think its really important to know how your teachers like to test. I just finished my first semester and it was tough. But I got the hang of it and it became a little easier. Our class was shared between two teachers who made the test. One teacher ...