murseymee

I know this post is somewhat ancient, but I was wondering if anyone had anything to say about working through Pioneer Staffing Services for Centinela Hospital in the emergency room? I recently had an interview with Mike, and essentially been offered a position. There are several things that I'm still unsure of, that I'm going to have to clarify with Pioneer Staffing Services, but I'm wondering if anyone has got an ER position through them and is willing to talk about their experience? Also does anyone know if this position continues at Centinela for the 26 month contract, or are you moved somewhere else after some time? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

That's awesome, CONGRATS, and thank you for the helpful advice. I'm thinking it's a good idea to get my ACLS and PALS, and I'm considering getting the TNCC as well. I was wondering what area you're based in, and was there some sort of resource that you used to find the new grad program that you're in? I also forgot to mention that I have an ADN, but will be signing up for a BSN program soon after getting my license, do you think that will heavily affect my chances at different places?

Hello everyone, I will be taking the NCLEX soon, and am hoping to find a position in an ER new grad program after passing it (hopefully the first time). Since my goal for many years has been to become an ER or trauma nurse, I would really rather not start my profession in another department (med-surg, pediatrics, L&D, etc.), but instead directly start in an ER new grad program. This being said, I'm willing to do most things in my power to accomplish this: move out of state, take relatively low pay, sever a finger (preferably pinky) as an honorary sacrifice to the nursing Gods, etc. I currently live in Oakland, California and would definitely prefer to find a new grad program in the Bay area, but am willing to go anywhere in the country that offers a decent ER new grad program at a, preferably, level 1 or 2 trauma center. I'm wondering if anyone has any information, tips, insights, etc. that might be helpful, any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

How is it useless info, the acceptance rate gives you an idea of the general applicant pool, and the number of spots in the program. If I'm applying to a school that receives virtually no applications vs one that receives a thousand, the acceptance rate is obviously higher for the former. You are correct in the sense that if there are a thousand applicants with terrible grades vs not that many applicants with extremely competitive grades, the acceptance rate won't really affect me, but statistics would still be on my side for a place with a higher acceptance rate.

Thank you for the replies, but Jesus Christ, Columbia is ridiculously expensive. I know I'm making it difficult, but I'm also looking for a relatively cheap program (preferably under $40,000). I say easy because everything I've applied to thus far is ridiculously competitive, a lot of the schools having an under 10% acceptance rate. I'm honestly willing to go to basically any school as long as it isn't primarily online, and doesn't hold their clinicals in some guys basement. The main reason I had difficulty with the beginning is because of work and life related stuff. If I get into school, I would devote all my time and effort into it. I'm not sure if it's just called that in California, but the pre-licensure program is basically the nursing part of nursing school. It's essentially 2 years of the normal 4 year degree where you take only the classes contributing to nursing (no general education classes, etc.) It's as if you went to a 4 year university for nursing and took only nursing classes.

I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask this question, but you seem to be some pretty knowledgeable and halfway decent people, so I'll give it a try. I have been applying to nursing school for the last 2 years, and have been rejected from everywhere I've applied (basically only applied to California State Universities due to convenience and distance). I have a bachelors in anthropology from UC Santa Cruz, and my GPA is a 3.2. My prerequisite GPA is a 3.0 (a bit higher when you include the non science prerequisites). I've been thinking about whether I want to retake physiology and statistics (classes I got C's in), but really don't want to due to time, and just overall frustration with the process. At this point I'm willing to apply to any program anywhere in the country, and am wondering if anyone has a list, or knows of any schools that are particularly easy to get into. I would prefer to complete an ABSN program, but am willing to do a 2 year pre-licensure program (not sure if it goes by other names in different places) as well. I'm also curious if anyone knows any ABSN programs that do not require sociology or psychology. Other information that might be helpful, pertaining to this topic: I've volunteered for a needle exchange in my area for over 2 years Recently completed an EMT class, and hope to be working as an EMT in the near future Got an 85 on the TEAS. Have completed the following prerequisites (in addition to completing all the classes for my bachelors): anatomy, physiology, Microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, interpersonal communications, and lifespan and human development (psychology) If anyone has helpful information or advice it would be greatly appreciated.