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    Preceptorship with no assigned preceptor?

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you! I will definitely use your advice, and I had never thought of trying to draw experience from different nurses who possess different strengths! I want to make the best of this situation,...
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    PACU preceptorship - will this restrict my new grad options??

    Kendrer posted a topic in Nursing Career

    To start, my motivation to become a nurse was because of OR nursing. Sadly, I did NOT get an OR preceptorship placement - but instead got PACU. I want to make the best of it, and learn as much as I...
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    PACU preceptorship - will this restrict my new grad options??

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in Nursing Career

    OK thank you! That actually makes me feel better. I will just put my hours in to complete this last rotation, and focus on passing
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    I have a great idea for a simple device but no idea how to make it happen!?

    Kendrer posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have (I think) a great idea for an invention that would be incredibly useful for nursing staff AND patients, that I don’t think exists, and would be much better than what is currently used. But...
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    College of Marin Fall 2021

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in School, College Programs

    The first 8 weeks will be “hellish”, because you are going to be adapting to a new schedule, life, and a LOT of material being thrown at you fast and furious! However the professors are all...
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    College of Marin Fall 2021

    Kendrer posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hello! I just applied to COM’s nursing program for fall 2021. I believe I have 86 points per my calculations. Anyone else applying? I heard that quite a lot of applicants from 2020 who got in last...
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    College of Marin Fall 2021

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in School, College Programs

    I hope you get in! The semesters are basically split in two quarters: 2 eight week portions. Your first 8 weeks will be practicing basic skills in the campus skills lab. Then you will have your first...
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    How do you FIND new grad programs in your area??

    Kendrer posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all! Im still a first year nursing student, but out of curiosity I’ve tried to search for new grad programs and residencies in my area (the SF Bay Area). I would think there would be a lot...
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    How do you FIND new grad programs in your area??

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow thank you! I will definitely reach out next year when I graduate from my ADN program. I noticed that the UCSF Health new grad program lists ASN, BSN or MSN graduates - do you know if they take...
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    New grad straight to OR - bad idea?

    Kendrer replied to kubelkabondy's topic in Operating Room

    Ornurse12, thank you for your words of encouragement! I am a LONG way out, as I am only in my first semester of nursing school. I do worry that out of school I will need to just take a job to get...
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    New grad straight to OR - bad idea?

    Kendrer replied to kubelkabondy's topic in Operating Room

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    OR Internship

    Kendrer replied to newmom17's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I wish I had advice for you, just following because my goal is to become an OR nurse someday too (I'm a new RN student so I have a ways to go). I have one question for you: Do you still get...
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    9-5 (or 8-5) shifts as a new grad possible?

    Kendrer posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this is early, as I'm just starting my RN program, however I'm wondering if it is even possible to find a job that does not require overnights or early morning starts right out of nursing...
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    9-5 (or 8-5) shifts as a new grad possible?

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks! I am totally open to all areas of nursing. Since I’m just starting nursing school I definitely am leaving myself open to learning about as many areas as possible in the nursing field....
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    9-5 (or 8-5) shifts as a new grad possible?

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am starting nursing school this august. Spent the last two years doing pre reqs and taking the TEAS. Luckily my first semester will be low key as I got the 12-hour rotation only 1 day a week. But we...
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    9-5 (or 8-5) shifts as a new grad possible?

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Smilingeyes, not a stupid question at all! We have been struggling financially while I’ve been home with our kids, and the timing will have me graduating nursing school once our kids are...
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    9-5 (or 8-5) shifts as a new grad possible?

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rionoir thank you! Do you mind listing a couple of the specialties you can think of? I am open to anything. I definitely don’t have to work in a
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    9-5 (or 8-5) shifts as a new grad possible?

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you! I have tried, but the only real option will be an Aupair or live-in nanny since my husband is out the door by 6am some days. No babysitter or part time childcare worker seems to want to...
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    College of Marin Fall 2021

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in School, College Programs

    Well if it makes you feel any better I got in and know two others personally who got in, and there has been no further communication from com regarding questions, confirmation, etc. so I think they...
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    College of Marin Fall 2021

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in School, College Programs

    Yeah I think it just means you have to get the process started: open the account, and initiate the background check etc. I did my background check and drug test (although the drug test results take...
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    College of Marin Fall 2021

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in School, College Programs

    I think you only have to accept or deny your spot by May 1st, but you have until June 1st to complete all the complio
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    College of Marin Fall 2021

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in School, College Programs

    I also accepted on Tuesday, but haven’t received any type of grid. I think they will wait until at least the next wave of acceptances before they send out the grid? Also I checked and I can’t...
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    College of Marin Fall 2021

    Kendrer replied to Kendrer's topic in School, College Programs

    It was an email. No letter. Check your spam/junk folder too just to be sure. This is just the first round of acceptances. Over the next month they will continue sending emails. The time limit to...
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    University of San Francisco BSN Fall 2021

    Kendrer replied to PaintingRain's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you! I sent them an email. I am opting to go to College of Marin. They have a bridge BSN program with Sonoma state (or University of Phoenix) during the 2nd year, and the cost is substantially...
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    University of San Francisco BSN Fall 2021

    Kendrer replied to PaintingRain's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey guys, So I got in to my 1st choice school today, which means I will not be accepting my USF program spot - does anyone know how you officially decline? I can't seem to find a link? I'd love to...