iwannabeanurse06

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 a MSN is a good way to go? What are the advantages...

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 family. I have been 3 times, twice with our childre...

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 other.

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 probably be plenty busy & you deserve the downti...

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 me!

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 help you....Is it possible to transfer to another un...

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, evenings & nights by the school and potential employ...

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!! I gotta get it otherwise I'll be a total mess! Thi...

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 around $4. So working 12hr nite shifts 3x p/wk wi...

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 too!

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! :cheers:

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. Maybe you can squeeze in some interviews before the p...

(((((((hugs))))))) all will end well!

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 it's a 45min commute! Good luck with your decision.

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 depending on if they were 8 or 12 hr shifts. We a...

I was 32, graduated May 07.

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 scare patients we could ask her how she is going to h...

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. HTH!

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 that starts in Feb08. Some very lucky classmates of m...

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 job. I too did flu shots and now am working at a cli...

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 houses, info sessions, and career fairs you can fi...

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 recruiters and finding out what they reccomend. good luck!!

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. After she does her time there she plans to move b...

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

hi all, don't know if this info will still help you but i just graduated from an ABSN program. We did the "divide & conquer". We divided the reading & we each wrote summaries of our sections & shared with each other. Then we'd get togethe...