NorCalMel

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1. When did you graduate? When did you get you ATT......

   NorCalMel replied to CareBayer's topic in NCLEX

   I graduated on Dec. 22nd and got my ATT today. I registered with Pearson and paid for the NCLEX on Dec. 7th. I was told by previous test takers that I would receive my ATT faster than if I waited until I received notification from the CA BON that I w...

2. Moving to San Francisco

   NorCalMel replied to TopazLPN's topic in California

   I'm a nursing student in Sacramento, graduating in Dec. It has become very difficult to get new grad positions in Northern California. If you're not completely set on moving to SF then I would suggest the Los Angeles area. There are tons of new grad ...

3. You'll never make it in California

   NorCalMel replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California

   To actress8503, are you planning to go to the University of Southern California? If you are, then you don't need to worry about residency because USC is a private school (you will pay a lot of money whether you are from CA or not). The residency requ...

4. You'll never make it in California

   NorCalMel replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California

   Don't listen to others, just come! I've lived in California all of my 31 years of life and most likely I won't be moving to another state anytime soon. Before going back to nursing school, I lived and worked in San Francisco making $43,000 a year and...

5. Med-Surg ATI

   NorCalMel replied to NorCalMel's topic in General Students

   Hi Everyone, So I took it yesterday and got an 85% which is the 99th percentile ! It was hard, but like Sue said, I studied for it using the HUGE study guide. Actually, I think the thing that helped me the most (and helped with the Mental Health on...

6. Med-Surg ATI

   NorCalMel posted a topic in General Students

   Anyone out there have any advice for the Med-Surg ATI RN version? I have to take it tomorrow (should be studying right now;) )! Rumor is that it's really hard and we have to pass it to pass our class. Just a little stressful... If you've taken it, is...

7. US medical insurance

   NorCalMel replied to kheynurse's topic in International

   I might be able to help if you give me more info such as the health insurance company and where you will be living in the US. Are you coming to work over here? Most hospitals should pay for their employee's health insurance. It's one of our major be...