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1. Career Guidance for CRNA

   gsg92 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hi, I'm a 32 YOM who's starting out as a new grad in the ER with a two-year commitment in CA. I was initially applying to ICU new grad programs in CA but no luck. I am interested in...

2. Not sure if I should take this new grad position

   gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in General Nursing

   Been hearing it's hard to get into ICU in CA even with a couple years of nurse experience. Many are looking for acute care experience with preference to people with specific ICU experience. This...

3. Not sure if I should take this new grad position

   gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in General Nursing

   8-week orientation in Med-Surg department with option to extend. After orientation, can pick specialty

4. Not sure if I should take this new grad position

   gsg92 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I'm looking for advice as to whether I should take this new grad position or not. The position is for a small California county hospital near SoCal area. They only have about 60 beds,...

5. Applying for jobs as a recent Samuel Merritt University Graduate

   gsg92 posted a topic in California Nursing

   Hi, I made a post regarding my experience in the 2022-2023 Samuel Merritt University cohort, and long story short it wasn't great. The biggest problem was not having a preceptorship. The school...

6. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

   gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

   Someone gave a great SMU review on reddit: To comment on people employed at SMU, a lot of people were being fired or let go at SMU during my 1-year program. After our first townhall meeting,...

7. Samuel Merritt ABSN Overview 2022 to 2023

   gsg92 posted a topic in California Nursing

   Samuel Merritt University ABSN program 2022-2023 To whom it may concern - As a recent graduate of the SMU Accelerated Bachelor's of Science Nursing program 2022-2023, I'm writing this to...

8. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

   gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

9. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

   gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

   SMU is going through a lot of management changes right now, so it's hard for even students to get answers, so feel your pain regarding communication... I personally decided not to work at all...

10. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    First off, the main benefits for having preceptorships was to practice hands-on skills and to demonstrate knowledge gained throughout the program in front of your preceptor and other nurses on the...

11. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    Update: getting close to finishing up at SMU. Some additional info: - Extra certifications will be reimbursed by the school - School is looking into extending clinicals in the student's...

12. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, currently in the program. I considered working part-time when the program started. However, I'm glad I chose not to. Once clinicals start, you'll find it difficult to find time to study adequately...

13. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    Depends on the program. You can put your preferences down, but clinicals typically occur every Thurs/Fri or

14. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

    gsg92 replied to gsg92's topic in California Nursing

    So far, clinicals have been OK. It has been a hit-or-miss in terms of which nurses are good at teaching and ones who don't care. To be fair, the nurse job is stressful and students often add...

15. Samuel Merritt University ABSN Fall 2023

    gsg92 replied to Mbldnursing's topic in California Nursing

    We currently do not meet on campus for lectures or clinicals. Lectures are all online now (recorded and/or live on zoom/webex). Clinicals are in a designated hospital and will be 1-2 times per week...