puresass

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1. Jobs in LA

   puresass replied to RNewbie's topic in Career Support

   i have about 15 months experience as an RN & i've been looking for jobs in LA for the past two months non-stop & JUST got my first call from a recruiter the day before yesterday. most positions there require a minimum of a year experience in ...

2. hospital systems/job market in LA?

   puresass posted a topic in California

   i'm thinking about moving to LA from san diego at the end of summer, by which time i'll have a little over a year of experience in med-surg/orthopedics. can anyone give me some info about the best hospitals or hospital systems in LA? i'd be looking t...

3. How many hours of sleep did you get a night when you were in nursing school?

   puresass replied to 2bnurseofchrist's topic in General Students

   i haven't lost any sleep during nursing school. i agree with 'noahsmama' that sleep is a higher priority for me than studying & i've maintained straight A's as well. it's not the amount of time that you spend studying that gets you the grades &a...

4. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program 2009??

   puresass replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   i think it really depends on when the recruiter for the program/hospital/floor where you applied is looking at applicants. i know that if you're out, they'll probably email you & let you know, so you're probably still in the running. good luck!! ...

5. New Grad Wages

   puresass replied to amoss2345's topic in General Nursing

   san diego $30-31 + $4-something night differential at sharp not sure of wages elsewhere in san diego

6. What students should NOT do before,during, and after exams

   puresass replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

   here's a way to solve these problems... go into class just before the exam. maybe go in, drop off your bags so you can save yourself a seat, then go outside & relax off by yourself. don't sit in class before the test & expect everyone else to...

7. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program 2009??

   puresass replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   thank you! is LA not as competitive as san diego right now? trying to find out where else in CA to apply for new grad positions. i heard there were 580+ applicants for about 30 new grad positions at sharp.

8. HOAG or Scripps La Jolla ICU position? HELP!!!

   puresass replied to Mannursemike's topic in California

   if you've got a job offer at either, i'd take it... if you received offers at both & are just trying to decide between the two, i guess it would depend on where you want to live? both hospitals have great reputations. good luck deciding! :)

9. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program 2009??

   puresass replied to piscesmama's topic in California

   i do go to school in san diego, but i didn't have a preceptorship with sharp.

10. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program 2009??

    puresass replied to piscesmama's topic in California

    they must have had a lot of applicants for those L&D positions & not many L&D positions to begin with. two girls i know at school got a rejection email quickly after applying to L&D. i got a call today for a phone interview with a rec...

11. grossmont college waiting list

    puresass replied to katilynn's topic in California

    i just got an email from lisa saying that she has a preceptor for me in the ICU at kaiser, so it's set in stone! so excited!! congratulations on the step down unit!! do you know if you're days or nights yet? have you done rotations on that floor?

12. grossmont college waiting list

    puresass replied to katilynn's topic in California

    i was told that i'd be in the ICU at kaiser, but it's not set in stone yet, so i'm just crossing my fingers (i actually had a dream last night that i found out for sure that i got into the ICU at kaiser & i was SOOO stoked.... haha). i think it's...

13. finished nursing 1 and feel cheated

    puresass replied to textucker's topic in General Students

    you definitely need to get in there & take control of your learning experience. if you want to be shown how to do a head-to-toe assessment, ask your instructor to show you or ask your RN to let you watch his or her head-to-toe in the morning &...

14. Grossmont nursing program, san diego..what should I expect?

    puresass replied to Cupcake619's topic in California

    ooooh, after 5 years of CNA work, you definitely deserve a spot! :) i hope you love the program! keep us updated about how it goes for you.

15. Grossmont nursing program, san diego..what should I expect?

    puresass replied to Cupcake619's topic in California

    i wonder if the scripps students are going to be in an entirely different class all to themselves? i can see the short wait that the scripps people had causing some bitterness among those that were on the list for 2+ years... not that it's your fault...