acebsn05

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1. HELP !! Looking for strong new grad orientation/mentor programs in the bay area

   acebsn05 replied to coupdetat's topic in California

   Mills Peninsula in Burlingame (15 miles from the city), I believe, has a good new grad program. I interviewed with them ( didn't because it wasn't in the city). I wish I had taken it because their program is solid. I have their phone #. email me if y...

2. advice for new grad starting in ICU

   acebsn05 replied to HHW2006's topic in MICU

   I started as a new grad at the ICU as well, but I had to ask my manager to move me to a med surge floor. I believe I made the right decision. Although, if I had a new grad program that is as organized and consistent (one preceptor) as yours, I probab...

3. Day or Night?

   acebsn05 replied to TypicalFish's topic in MICU

   After reading Ruby Vee's message, I all of a sudden do not feel as anxious about starting my first nursing job. Thank you. I have been incessantly worried about how much I will not learn working night shift. It seems to be the contrary.

4. Night shift & social life

   acebsn05 posted a topic in New Nurse

   My shift will be 11PM-7:30AM with every other weekend...eek! Any suggestions/techniques that any have you applied to your lifestyle to maintain your social life? I do not plan on having any kids or having a family anytime soon, and I like being out w...

5. Is it unprofessional?

   acebsn05 replied to acebsn05's topic in Professionalism

   Thank you for all your feedback. It's clear to me why I am not having such a good feeling about this hospital. Maybe I will continue pursuing employment from this hospital but only from units with a different manager. Thanks again!

6. Is it unprofessional?

   acebsn05 posted a topic in Professionalism

   I had an interview this week with a supervisor and a manager together. I was interviewed in the manager's office. She did/mentioned the following while I was being interviewed: - answered her office phone - print stuff from the computer - made a comm...

7. Do you know what you want to do?

   acebsn05 replied to leo_bsn's topic in New Nurse

   I already graduated and received my license, and STILL I am not sure what I really want to do. I just happen to have the most learning experience in a telemetry unit/transitional ICU, that's why I'm interviewing in those areas. Otherwe, I really don'...

8. Recent Grads Who Had To Pass HESI To Graduate

   acebsn05 replied to SkateBetty's topic in New Nurse

   We also had to get 85% to pass. I studied the entire Hesi book and did Saunders and Mosby questions, thousands of them. For the Hesi book, I specifically focused on the "Hesi Hint" boxes. In comparison to Mosby's practice questions, I think that it'...

9. New Grad - How Long For License?

   acebsn05 replied to TheCommuter's topic in California

   To answer your question, I'll tell you my scenario: State board received my transcript and applications on September 25th. I received my authorization to test on October 3rd, registered with Pearsonvue the same day. I took the NCLEX on the 21st and r...

10. unconventional way for applying for a job

    acebsn05 replied to acebsn05's topic in Career Support

    Thank you for your advice. I did not realize that looking for work IS work. This made me realize that I should concentrate on studying for NCLEX for now, which I will take in about a week. It seems that I really need to be specific about my interests...

11. unconventional way for applying for a job

    acebsn05 posted a topic in Career Support

    I am a new graduate nurse. There are several hospitals in my area, but there is one hospital that I would really like to work: it's in the top 10 (hospitals and universities), really great benefits, etc. However, when I look at their website for a jo...

12. Where to take pre-requisites? CA, SF and East Bay area? HELP

    acebsn05 replied to maximus76's topic in California

    It seems to me that you've had a previous BS. Accelerated programs (BSN in 1 year), although very challenging, are great alternatives. When I decided to change my career to nursing, I contacted the schools that have accelerated program: Mt. St. Mary'...

13. Moving to SF...HELP!

    acebsn05 replied to jzprple's topic in California

    Hi SherBear and jrzprpl. I am taking my nclex on the 21st. I just moved to SF last Sunday. I am new to this discussion, so I'm not quite sure what PM means. I plan on working in SF, so I don't have to drive. Plus, I just like working where I live. I ...

14. Moving to SF...HELP!

    acebsn05 replied to jzprple's topic in California

    Is it possible to get a temp employment as a new grad? I am considering about applying for the new grad ICU program at UCSF as well. Thanks for the info.