Moving to Georgia from California when I finish Nursing school

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Hello,

I don't know if any lives near Warner Robins or Macon. But I have questions about nursing in that area. I will be searching for a job out there in September of 09 as a new grad is there any info anyone can give me?

Thanks

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Specializes in Rn/ ICU.

You won't have any trouble finding work in Georgia! I live in Columbus, Ga. and was hired on at a local hospital 3 months before I even graduated. As a matter of fact, 40 out of 50 students in my graduating class had a job before they graduate! You'll be fine Macon too!

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nursing here is horrible and lets not talk about finding any nursing positions:down:

I moved here from Cali in 2003. Cali is the best for nurses.:up: You may want to rethink that move. Do your research.

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Padre,

What hospital are you working at in Columbus if you don't mind me asking? I am thinking about going to Columbus Tech for my ADN. Did you attend nursing school in Georgia? Thank you.

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I work at Doctors Hospital which is owned by Columbus Regional. I also graduated from Columbus Techs ADN program. If I can help you in any way...please let me know?

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Padre,

You are just the person that I have been looking for!! I am hoping to start Columbus Tech's ADN program in Summer 2009. I want to take classes on the Flint River Campus, but I also heard that two of the clinicals will be in Columbus. I know that it is a competitive program and I wanted to see how I would stack up to students who have been admitted to the program. What is the lowest gpa that your class admitted? What type of composite score on the NLN is competitive? I know that you need a 50 to apply, but what types of scores can get you in? Also, I am not sure how the COMPASS is scored, but what is considered a competitive score on this test? What is the interview like? What types of questions does the admissions committee ask? What are clinicals and classes like? How many days a week do you attend both classes and clinicals? I have so many questions. I am so excited I found someone who graduated from this program. Sorry for the bombardment of questions. Thank you so much for your help. :wink2:

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GaMommy81, Whew! LOL... Ok let me see where to start? First, it is a very competitive program. But the fact that you wish to attend the Flint campus may be in your favor because there is less likely to be an overload of applicants there. NLN scores are an important part, but do decide whether you get in or not? They are only a part of the process. Above a 75 will get you an interview. As far as the interview itself, the 4 person panel wants to know who and what kind of person you are? Just be yourself and you'll be fine. They will ask you things like, "Why do you want to be a nurse?... What will make you a good nurse?....What are your strengths and weaknesses?...etc." Of course you must complete a certain number of pre reqs before entering the program (ie. math, english, A&P, etc.. ) GPA? 3.0 or above is good! Comapss? Have a good math compass score. I can't really tell you what good is?? But do the best you can and get it up as high as you can! Same goes for english! Clincals will begin in your 2nd quarter. They start of slow, usually only 4 hours a week, but build up to 24-36 hrs a week later in the program. Classes are usually held 2 days a week and as clinical time builds up you can expect to be pushed! (class 2 days and clinicals 2 days) Best of luck to you! P.S. Make sure ALL your paperwork is signed and turned in ON TIME! Or all your hard work will be pushed back a year! Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with :nuke:. Padre

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Thanks Padre,

This information has been so helpful. I will be in contact with you to let you know how things are. When does the interview process begin? Once again, you have been a great help. Thank you so much.

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I believe the interviews are sometime in april? Contact the nursing department for an exact date. You're very welcome too! : )

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Padre you have been a big help!!:wink2:

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Hello,

I don't know if any lives near Warner Robins or Macon. But I have questions about nursing in that area. I will be searching for a job out there in September of 09 as a new grad is there any info anyone can give me?

Thanks

Have you been out there before or have family in the area? I have lived there before (not a nurse yet) and there is not much to do LOL. That is why I was asking. You may prefer that of course, I was just curious.

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Padre,

Was it difficult to get into the ICU as a new grad at Doctors? This is one of my areas of interest. Thanks for the info.

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