rayfocker

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1. UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

   rayfocker replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I applied for the PMHNP program. I'm a psych / correctional nurse for almost a year now. Been doing this since I graduated 1 year ago. No, I don't know the criteria. I new I wanted to be a psych...

2. UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

   rayfocker replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I just checked my application status and that was it. It said "Admitted" rather than "Under

3. UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

   rayfocker replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I'm in! I got accepted into the PMHNP program! I already have my myaccess account and completed the financial aid info. The next big decision how my family and I (wife and daughter) will survive for...

4. UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

   rayfocker replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Post Graduate Students

   The only reason I see for them accepting more MEPNs is financial. They are able to charge more due it being "accelerated" in nature and receive a commitment from them upon licensure to complete a...

5. UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

   rayfocker replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Post Graduate Students

   So did any straight MSN applicants hear back? Mine has said "Under review" for the longest time. MEPN's already got their responses and acceptance but I guess we're filling in on whats left over....

6. Clueless New Grad RN interested in Miltary Nursing

   rayfocker replied to falonzo's topic in Government, Military

   Be forewarned that getting into the military as a nurse is just as competitive as getting a job as a new grad out there. It's no longer a "last resort" but rather a privilege to be selected for a...

7. interview references

   rayfocker replied to kneal's topic in Correctional

   If they are calling your references, that means you're hired (as long as they speak highly of you) =)

8. New Grad-Interview. What should I ask/look for?

   rayfocker replied to greytRNtobe's topic in Correctional

   the fingerprints are done on your first day of work, if you are

9. UCSF 2011 MSN Hopefuls

   rayfocker replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I'm applying for the PMHNP at UCSF for Fall 2011 -- I Wonder how competitive it is. Anyone

10. Correctional nursing at Sierra Conservation in Jamestown CA

    rayfocker replied to wolfies2u's topic in Correctional

    I was recently hired there. I have some Psych experience and love to work in this type of setting. I think if you have a passion for working with the underserved then you will not have a problem...

11. Will filing bankruptcy make it hard to get a job as a nurse?

    rayfocker replied to stacey914's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all. I filed for chapter 7 2 years ago while I was in nursing school and have not had a problem finding a job or graduating. Do what you gotta do, my

12. Future of PSI, Inc and UHS?

    rayfocker posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Those of us Psych Nurses who are working for the 2 largest Psych organizations, what do you think the future holds for us? I particularly work for a PSI hospital here in CA and would be eager to hear...

13. Correctional nursing at Sierra Conservation in Jamestown CA

    rayfocker replied to wolfies2u's topic in Correctional

    Interview went well! I got a call about a week later for a tentative offer. Of course, I accepted! Now for the waiting game for final approval. I did find out the details and they said I will be...

14. Correctional nursing at Sierra Conservation in Jamestown CA

    rayfocker replied to wolfies2u's topic in Correctional

    Just got an interview for this place, hence the bump up....Can anyone give comments on this place? ANYTHING

15. new grad needs suggestions,thx

    rayfocker replied to caihong's topic in California Nursing

    caihong, sorry to say, but its not like hospitals are handing out jobs anyway so if I were you, just continue looking around for jobs and apply for them. its a tough market out there. I've been...