tinatinabobina

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1. Do per diem positions get orientation/training?

   tinatinabobina posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm an ICU nurse of 1.5years. Im trying to get into postpartum nursing. There are rarely openings posted but I've come across a few per diem positions. All I've done is ICU since becoming an RN so I definately need training. Do per diem positions get...

2. Need to find a RN program without a massive waiting list.

   tinatinabobina replied to 25ssb's topic in California

   At Cypress College, they give preference to LVNs for the 3rd semester slots. I graduated with 6 or 7 LVNs. One of them said she and her friend got in as soon as the prerequisites were completed. http://www.cypresscollege.edu

3. VA long beach hospital

   tinatinabobina replied to ThatGuyTom's topic in California

   I'm also waiting to hear some insight on this hospital. Anyone? =)

4. Be careful what you wish for: ULCA vs UCSF

   tinatinabobina replied to love-d-OR's topic in California

   Awww what happened? I guess it would be pretty drastic to move to an entirely new area while going through orientation. Congrats on deciding to stay though! I was looking forward to seeing how you made out up there. I start my new grad orientation th...

5. Be careful what you wish for: ULCA vs UCSF

   tinatinabobina replied to love-d-OR's topic in California

   Wow congratulations! That must have been a tough choice to make, but sounds like a win-win situation. I wanted to move (I'm from OC) and apply for work up there, but after reading all the post from other new grads having difficulty finding work up th...

6. Am I the only one??

   tinatinabobina replied to fungirl's topic in SRNA

   I'm not a SRNA, but I hope to help add some encouragement. What I would give to be in your position right now! Please hang in there and tell yourself each day that you just need to get through "today". Soon enough it will all be over. I am a recent A...

7. CRNA at last!

   tinatinabobina replied to XIGRIS's topic in CRNA

   HEY... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't see enough exclamation marks in your post!

8. Where are all the ULCA nurses at???

   tinatinabobina replied to natnurse23's topic in California

   8 weeks? EEEk! I thought all the UCLA new grads got a year orientation. That is why I was so interested in working there, until I thought about the long commute from OC. Congratulations to you both! I was going to apply for the the SICU as well =).

9. Is UCLA new grad program worth 1-2 hour commute?

   tinatinabobina posted a topic in California

   I've read a lot of positive comments about UCLA's new grad program. I live in Orange County kind of near Disneyland. Do you think the program is worth driving 1 to 2 hours on the 405? Day or night shift, I'd still be stuck during rush hour. I also he...

10. Can relatives work together: same unit/ same shift?

    tinatinabobina posted a topic in California

    I plan on applying to the unit my aunt works on. On the application, it asks if I have any relatives working there, and if so, what unit. By listing her, would I not be able to work there? TIA

11. GPA ? I'm so sad! Please help/advice/info

    tinatinabobina replied to Mehow143's topic in California

    Here is a college in Orange County: http://healthscience.cypresscollege.edu/~rn/rnmin.shtml They take students from both their points list (based on grades in prerequisites) and from their chronological list each semester. So even if you did not-...

12. ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    tinatinabobina replied to pogiboy67's topic in California

    Those numbers are kinda discouraging =X. I am moving to either san jose/ santa clara area or san francisco area, depending on where I can find a job. Is the san jose area as difficult for a new grad to find work?

13. RN New Grad- can't find a job!

    tinatinabobina replied to RN_2008's topic in California

    I just got an email showing kaiser in roseville is hiring "RO.0700886 -- Staff Nurse II/I/IP (5217487) ". Here is hte link: http://kaiserext.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/viewjob.html?erjob=859542&eresc=ERNOTIFY

14. What do you think? New grad orientation possible?

    tinatinabobina replied to tinatinabobina's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you for your suggestions! I'm nervous about finding a job and with my class schedule, I've been worried that they will think I'm wasting their time with my not-so-flexible schedule. I will take your advice and start applying right now anyways...

15. What do you think? New grad orientation possible?

    tinatinabobina posted a topic in New Nurse

    I passed my RN boards in August, and started classes towards the BSN at the end of August. I chose my school schedule earlier this past summer thinking that I had to have 3 nights open for work since I've been told that new grads start off nights. ...