puresass

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1. Jobs in LA

   puresass replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Career

   i have about 15 months experience as an RN & i've been looking for jobs in LA for the past two months non-stop & JUST got my first call from a recruiter the day before yesterday. most...

2. hospital systems/job market in LA?

   puresass posted a topic in California Nursing

   i'm thinking about moving to LA from san diego at the end of summer, by which time i'll have a little over a year of experience in med-surg/orthopedics. can anyone give me some info about the best...

3. How many hours of sleep did you get a night when you were in nursing school?

   puresass replied to 2bnurseofchrist's topic in General Students

   i haven't lost any sleep during nursing school. i agree with 'noahsmama' that sleep is a higher priority for me than studying & i've maintained straight A's as well. it's not the amount of time...

4. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program 2009??

   puresass replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

   i think it really depends on when the recruiter for the program/hospital/floor where you applied is looking at applicants. i know that if you're out, they'll probably email you & let you know, so...

5. New Grad Wages

   puresass replied to amoss2345's topic in General Nursing

   san diego $30-31 + $4-something night differential at sharp not sure of wages elsewhere in san

6. What students should NOT do before,during, and after exams

   puresass replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

   here's a way to solve these problems... go into class just before the exam. maybe go in, drop off your bags so you can save yourself a seat, then go outside & relax off by yourself. don't sit in...

7. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program 2009??

   puresass replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

   thank you! is LA not as competitive as san diego right now? trying to find out where else in CA to apply for new grad positions. i heard there were 580+ applicants for about 30 new grad positions at...

8. HOAG or Scripps La Jolla ICU position? HELP!!!

   puresass replied to Mannursemike's topic in California Nursing

   if you've got a job offer at either, i'd take it... if you received offers at both & are just trying to decide between the two, i guess it would depend on where you want to live? both hospitals...

9. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program 2009??

   puresass replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

   i do go to school in san diego, but i didn't have a preceptorship with

10. Anyone going to the next step with Sharp NEW Grad Program 2009??

    puresass replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    they must have had a lot of applicants for those L&D positions & not many L&D positions to begin with. two girls i know at school got a rejection email quickly after applying to L&D. i...

11. grossmont college waiting list

    puresass replied to katilynn's topic in California Nursing

    i just got an email from lisa saying that she has a preceptor for me in the ICU at kaiser, so it's set in stone! so excited!! congratulations on the step down unit!! do you know if you're days or...

12. grossmont college waiting list

    puresass replied to katilynn's topic in California Nursing

    i was told that i'd be in the ICU at kaiser, but it's not set in stone yet, so i'm just crossing my fingers (i actually had a dream last night that i found out for sure that i got into the ICU at...

13. finished nursing 1 and feel cheated

    puresass replied to textucker's topic in General Students

    you definitely need to get in there & take control of your learning experience. if you want to be shown how to do a head-to-toe assessment, ask your instructor to show you or ask your RN to let...

14. Grossmont nursing program, san diego..what should I expect?

    puresass replied to Cupcake619's topic in California Nursing

    ooooh, after 5 years of CNA work, you definitely deserve a spot! :) i hope you love the program! keep us updated about how it goes for

15. Grossmont nursing program, san diego..what should I expect?

    puresass replied to Cupcake619's topic in California Nursing

    i wonder if the scripps students are going to be in an entirely different class all to themselves? i can see the short wait that the scripps people had causing some bitterness among those that were on...