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1. Older Nursing students

   onesmartgirl replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   I am close to your age, just graduated with my MSN from an accelerated program (my second master's degree) and got my dream job at the hospital I targeted (started last week). So, it can be done. We have an advantage in life skills and focus. I pa...

2. Older Nursing students

   onesmartgirl replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   I have to agree that age does not seems to make any difference. I just graduated with my accelerated master's, passed the NCLEX and was offered a job at my first choice hospital, and I am well into my fifties. I do agree that one should not announc...

3. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   onesmartgirl replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Try volunteering at a hospital, request working on an active floor with patient contact (not admin, or a desk job), watch, interact, and see if you have the stomach for it. Better yet, train as a CNA and work directly with patients. It only takes 6...

4. Private School or Community College?! Please Help

   onesmartgirl replied to swtcaligurl's topic in General Students

   Hi, I am in LA county, and I just finished 2 years of prerequisites (taking all possible prereqs for every legit BSN and MSN program) at SMC. I was thinking Mount St Mary's accelerated BSN when I started, but the $57,000 price tag scared me (by the ...

5. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

   onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California

   Not to discourage anyone further, but it is my understanding that ads are often required even if the nursing supervisor has someone in mind. It has to do with the perception of fairness--just hiring people you know can be sticky, politically, so the...

6. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

   onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California

   Robbie, I am so sorry to hear this. Of course, we will pray for you. Have you considered looking outside the area? With your experience, there may be jobs away from here. Much luck to you. Hugs, Pamela

7. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

   onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California

   Part of the reason no one is hiring, besides the obvious recession so everyone in every industry is cutting back (and that is certainly true of healthcare), is that everyone wants to live out here. There is more competition because there are more pro...

8. How many of you got into nursing school with the first try?

   onesmartgirl replied to heartbeats's topic in California

   I got in my first try, to the Accelerated Masters program (CNL) at CSUDH. I targeted the program I wanted, it was the only program taking conditionals this year, and I worked my butt off to get in. I studied like a maniac to keep my grades up in th...

9. Older Nursing students

   onesmartgirl replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   I am an older student too - but have to ask where are you that you can finish prereqs in the Spring and apply for Fall? Here in So Cal they have stopped all conditional acceptance, so I have to finish this spring then apply next fall for the followi...

10. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California

    I have done a lot of research, and I have decided to take the CNA certification and get a part time CNA job. The experience will help me get into the accelerated BSN program I want and translates into valuable experience in getting a job later. Muc...

11. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California

    Thank you! I was also thinking that volunteer work might help, if they can see I'm dedicated, hard working and smart, maybe it would help too. I'm willing to do whatever it takes. It helps to hear encouraging words. Thanks again.

12. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California

    Thanks Karen. I am in a longtime relationship and he owns a business here, so I'm not moving. I have decided that, like anything else in life, a positive attitude, passion for your work and commitment to be the best will win out over mediocraty. My f...

13. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California

    I must say these last two are the most depressing assessments yet. I thank everyone for taking the time to respond. I think I will persevere, as I can't believe the economy won't improve in a couple years, or think that there will be any job more ev...

14. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California

    Hi, Thank you. Did you attend UCLA? Did you do volunteer work there first? Thanks again, Pamela

15. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl posted a topic in California

    I am in my final year of prerequisites for entry into an accelerated BSN program here in LA. I have my BS and MFA in unrelated fields, have lots of management and even previous medical experience, and long for a commitment to nursing through a BSN an...