olijam

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1. FOR COT CLASS 10-03 - last minute unsolicited advice

   olijam replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government

   Thanks for the wonderful post. I'm headed to COT in less than a couple of weeks. I was prior enlisted in the Army and totally agree with everything you're saying. I'm looking forward to the time off from work and learning some new things.

2. AUGUST 2011 COT

   olijam replied to tee_byrd's topic in Government

   I'll be there too and can't wait for the Alabama heat:)

3. Options, Flight RN vs. ACNP vs. CRNA in Air force

   olijam posted a topic in Government

   Hi everyone, I have been a critical care RN for 5 years and graduated last summer with my ACNP (acute care NP). I'm currently not working as a ACNP because I chose to work as a flight RN (civilian) for experience and a little excitement. I also jo...

4. Travel job in SD

   olijam posted a topic in Travel

   Hi everyone, I'm currently looking for a travel assignment in SD and have a job interview tomorrow with American Mobile. I have been an ICU/ED nurse for 4+ years and make plenty of money in SF. However, I'm not in it for the money and that is why I...

5. sanfran hourly rate?

   olijam replied to matthewrn03's topic in California

   you will easily make over 50/hr..i've been an RN for 4+ years and make around 56 straight pay plus diff. You can check out the ucsf site and their pay rates are public. I'm considering moving to SD for the weather and surf. Where would I make the ...

6. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

   olijam replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi everyone, I haven't posted for awhile since finding out I was #1 alternate at UCSF. Since it was the only school applied to I was a little down, but they called today and offered me a spot. Crazy! With only 6 spots for Acute Care NP I thought I...

7. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

   olijam replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Starem21, thanks for the info. I have to mail in a form by 3/11 stating that I want to be an alternate. Hopefully at least one of the ACNP students will choose another school. UCSF is one of the top schools though, so I'm not sure if that will ...

8. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

   olijam replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi everyone, I live in SF and received my letter from UCSF today also. I'm alternate #1 for the Acute Care NP specialty. So I'll continue to wait patiently. Does anyone know of any experiences of being an alternate. My envelope was thin also. Go...

9. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

   olijam replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello everyone, I've been reading these threads for the past month waiting to hear if anyone had been accepted to UCSF and finally decided to post. I interviewed on 1/21 at UCSF and felt that I did well. We were told we would know by 3/1 if we were...

10. interview help?

    olijam posted a topic in General Students

    i've been working in healthcare for 10 years and was selected for an interview at UCSF for the MEPN program to become an Acute Care NP. Anyone have advice on how to prepare for the interview? What type of questions will they ask since I'm new to nu...