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  1. Why go for a MSN?

    iwannabeanurse06 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Everyone, I'm new here. I have a BA in English and am applying to accelerated BSN and MSN (that includes the nursing portion) programs. I'm not too sure about the MSN program. Any thoughts on why...

  2. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to suzanne4's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hello, Background: My husband is a Tanzanian citizen, US green card holder & is in education. In about 3yrs we would like to go to Tanzania so that we can expose our kids to their TZ culture and...

  3. How much is your pay?

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad that works 12hr night shifts in the SF Bay area: Base pay is 42.92/hr. With night diff it's 50.65 + wknd diff when I work every

  4. What to do while waiting for a job

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to RNLola035's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on passing the NCLEX & your pregnancy! I think a good new grad program (hopefully) will teach you what you need to know for the job. Between looking for a job and cooking a baby you'll...

  5. Any new grads hired in NICU?

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to LyndseyER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i'm a new grad & am orienting to a level II nicu. i did a senior preceptorship in a level III nicu. it's only day 3 and am still in training class so we'll see what the floor has in store for

  6. I nned some advice very DOWN IN THE DUMPS

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to heartlover07's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are depressed Correct me if I'm wrong. I don't have any personal experience but just wanted to reach out and give you some support. Here are some questions that may or may not...

  7. Entitled Generation

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised by this post. Though I haven't read the whole threat I just wanted to say that I graduated in May & we were told NOT to expect a day shift! We were repeatedly told weekends,...

  8. Night shifts.. moms with young kids..?

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to lvmama's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 3yo & will be workig 3-12hr nites/wk. My DH is dropping off our DS at daycare/preschool & then I'll be able to pick him up in the afternoon after I've slept! Sleep is so necessary!!...

  9. "1 Year" Anniversary in Two Days: My Experiences

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to EnigmaticParadigm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats to all! Just a note on pay. In Northern California new grads start approximately at $40/hr days, $44 pms, $48 nights. At six months most places bump you to staff nurse II and the pay goes up...

  10. Another 1 year anniversary

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to remmy3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!! All your hard work has paid off. Give yourself some credit. After what you've been though, I'm sure you know ALOT!!!! :balloons: ps) good luck with school

  11. I'm done too

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks for the glimpse into my future! i start in an intermediate nicu next month. congrats on completing your first year and here's to your next!

  12. Please describe the hiring process

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to luv4nursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I'm a new grad to & just got my first job. My best advice is be persistent. Try to find out if the Jan program is full or not. If it isn't, then call the nurse manager directly if you can....

  13. jjust need a hug

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to metfan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (((((((hugs))))))) all will end

  14. 6-Week VS. 18-Week New Grad RN Training

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too had to make this decision! Except I was choosing between a 4wk, maybe 5 if I "needed it" orientation vs a 20wk Versant (both in critical care!!). Needless to say I picked Versant even though...

  15. Samuel Merritt ABSN Intensity Questions

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to scoobysnax's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated from ABSN-SF & we only had 1 take home exam throughout the entire program so my experience was very different! For me it was pretty intense. Class 2 days a week & clinical 2-3 days...

  16. Age you will/were graduated?

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I was 32, graduated May

  17. Any Muslim Nurses/Student Nurses in Allnurses?

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    As far as Jawhara. From her post we know she currently wears it but we do not know if she is going to continue to wear it during clinicals. Maybe before jumping to conclusions that she is going to...

  18. "International" Textbooks?

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to dria's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I used an intl edition for anatomy class. It was hard cover & was exactly the same as the book everyone else had. Just my experience.

  19. which shift do you prefer working as a new RN?

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer days too but would rather have nights over evening shift because the evening shift takes too much family time away. I was offered nights or evenings and I ended up taking a night position...

  20. Anyone having a rough time landing their first job

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

    Ditto! I too graduated in May, NCLEX July but then I left the country for a much needed break. I've been looking since Sept and have been to every open house, career fair, and website looking for a...

  21. searching for a job as a new grad

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to mistyone1's topic in California Nursing

    hang in there! i am in a similar situation. apply to every new grad program you can. kaiser (apply to the IP/I/II in the title jobs), VA, standford, packard, sutter, etc. Also, go to any and all open...

  22. Advice for a Graduate Nurse

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to mwerland's topic in Nursing Career

    hello. i just graduated myself and what i've heard reccomended is 3-4mos before graduating. in my area they do new grad programs in july and jan. so now would be a good time to start calling...

  23. seek all U.S. accelerated BSN programs that meet Ca. stndrds

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to 2bnurseyogi's topic in Nursing Career

    hi, i don't have the answer to your question but wanted to say that you can take pathophys online with Santa Barbara Community College. Also, my friend just graduated from an ABSN program in arizona....

  24. Samuel Merritt interview process (ABSN)

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to karmyk's topic in General Students

    You are off the hook. They no longer do an interview! Good

  25. ABSN and young kids

    iwannabeanurse06 replied to np_wannabe's topic in General Students

    I just graduated from an ABSN program & he was 20 mos old when I started. I was a SAHM prior to going back to school. I jsut wanted to wish you luck!! You CAN do it! What got me through was a...