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Hello everyone, I am a new nurse. I’ve been working in a long term acute care hospital for about 3 months. Recently, I applied to a large ambulatory clinic and the position will be a triage RN. I am not sure if I should leave my hospital position for ambulatory care. However, my current position is very stressful, ratio is high and it’s making me not like bedside nursing. Any thoughts on how to navigate this? Anything I should think about? If I went ahead and did ambulatory care, will this then allow me to get experience enough to move on to larger hospital primary care clinics? Also, what’s the difference in pay potential and is there room for growth? Thank you. Any input is appreciated.

I got your PM, Tina. Unfortunately, I can't PM back because I need to be more active on this site (or something along those lines) in order to have that privilege. Lol

Thank you, Tyler and Tina! Can you tell me when the official start date is? I found the student handbook online; that answered many of my questions regarding the classes we are taking on the first semester including clinical hours, etc. We are looking to move closer to CCSF as my commute would take 2 hours each way. I'm curious to know how much time I have to house-hunt.

Sailorsaturn, that's very exciting!!! I just got my letter today, so I will pick up my packet on Monday or Tuesday. How many classes are you registered for? I have so many questions, too bad we can't msg privately.

Thanks for the reply, ZoeyDengsta. I was curious because while my GPA is good, I have very little health care experience. Good luck at USF! Hope you get some good news.

I just got my acceptance letter. I look forward to meeting everyone at the orientation! :)

Hi TS90, thank you for calling them! Now I know not to expect anything this week.

Exactly. Thank you for the info... I hope it doesn't delay notifications. I just need to know. Haha

TS90, have you been doing the practice tests? I thought they were very helpful when I took mine. Good luck :)

ZoeyDengsta, how did you do on the test? I took mine 3 months ago for another school which I did not get into but I am hoping I have a chance at CCSF. Fingers crossed. I was shooting for a 90, I got an 84. I ran out of time in the math section.

Thanks Aharris160! Hoping for some good news!!!

Nice!!! I got the same letter. I hope we both make it in. Very exciting... :)

I just called again, and was told that letters did go out last Friday!

Just wondering if anyone has heard yet from CCSF for Spring 2019? I've read the other posts from the previous year, and supposedly people began getting their letters around this week. I have yet to hear from them. I also tried calling but keep getting the voicemail. Just curious if anyone has received their letters yet. Thank you!