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jmCARing4u BSN, MSN

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  1. Univ. of Phoenix MSN option in Education- can you teach at University?

    jmCARing4u posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I want to go back to school to get my MSN w/ option in Nursing Education. I'm looking into the University of Phoenix in reaching this goal. Im thinking about getting the degree online because it's...

  2. I Need a Change!

    jmCARing4u replied to jmCARing4u's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you. I'm living in the bay area... specifically Fremont. I've been asking around through my contacts and checked online for jobs but they're all mostly staff II nurses needed or they want at...

  3. I Need a Change!

    jmCARing4u posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello all! So I've been working at a SNF now for almost 6 months. I'm kind of part time and on call and I FLOAT which really sucks. I feel like I still can't get use to the med pass and getting done...

  4. Nursing after SNF RN position

    jmCARing4u replied to SirRN's topic in California Nursing

    I really hope hospitals will still hire nurses that started out at SNFs... I just started last month at a SNF and I really don't want to get stuck where I am. This is why I didn't want to start at a...

  5. Jobless in California

    jmCARing4u replied to BABO's topic in California Nursing

    I totally feel you... I graduated in March 2008, got my license in May and am STILL jobless. I think the vast majority of my classmates are working now and I feel like I may be the only person left in...

  6. Getting experience vs entering new grad program

    jmCARing4u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wondering, If I got a job at a nursing home or rehab facility and applied for a new grad program, is it still possible to be considered for or get into a new grad program? Also, same question but...

  7. Getting experience vs entering new grad program

    jmCARing4u replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think I want to retry asking my question... re-word it i guess, haha. From what I understand, less than 6 months experience working as a nurse is considered a Staff Nurse 1 and 6 months or greater...

  8. St francis memorial open house

    jmCARing4u replied to vivicaq's topic in California Nursing

    I just tried creating a profile and it wouldn't work for me either. I think it was because I was using Firefox instead of Internet Explorer. After that, I tried using Internet Explorer and it worked....

  9. Question about Open Houses

    jmCARing4u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all. Hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question... When a hospital has a Nursing Open House and they give specific times, for example, 9 am to 4 pm, does that mean you can show up anytime...

  10. Question about Open Houses

    jmCARing4u replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yup, just went to an open house today. It was packed with nurses looking for jobs! You know, I think no matter what time anyone came, it would still be packed. Anyways, not a lot of the units hired...

  11. St francis memorial open house

    jmCARing4u replied to vivicaq's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Vivicaq, I was able to go to the Open House today. Boy was it packed!!! So many nurses trying to get

  12. Question about Open Houses

    jmCARing4u replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks RN08FutureCNM. Yea I have a feeling that it means show up anytime between 9-4, just wanted to see what others thought about that. Also, I very much agree with you that the earlier the better. I...

  13. Experiences with Highland Hospital?

    jmCARing4u posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm just wondering if anyone here currently works or has worked at Highland Hospital in Oakland, specifically the Med/surg unit. How are the working conditions and management? Any information or...

  14. Experiences with Highland Hospital?

    jmCARing4u replied to jmCARing4u's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I might be able to get a job there as a new grad nurse in the Med/surg (I got family working on it... great to have connections! ) So I guess we'll see what happens. My dad has...

  15. Kaplan scoring and NCLEX prep???

    jmCARing4u replied to Shannon BSN RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello ShanMT2bRN. I took the Kaplan course and did all those Qbank and ranged from mid 50s to mid 70s so with me, it really fluctuated. My average though was in the 60s. I actually think you are in...

  16. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

    jmCARing4u replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh man I did the same as you. I took the test for the first time as well on May 24th, and flew to Florida yesterday. I checked the BRN website and I passed! I was brought to tears! Now I can really...

  17. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

    jmCARing4u replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all. I just took the NCLEX this morning. It shut off at 75 questions and after walking out of there, I felt so sick and naseated. I got a whole bunch of SATA (which I totally hate by the...

  18. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

    jmCARing4u replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also, to MaleNursesRock... that song you said was inspirational, I listened to it on YouTube just now. Gotta say it's a great song to listen to for studying and to calm someone who's freaking out...

  19. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

    jmCARing4u replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all May test takers! Congrats to all of you who have passed and Good Luck to those who are going to take it soon! My test date is on May 24th. Studying is SOOOO stressful and I'm trying soooo...

  20. Priority: Job vs. Board exam

    jmCARing4u posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all. Just graduated from nursing school about 1-2 weeks ago. Lately I've been studying for the NCLEX. However, finding a job has also been on my mind. During nursing school I've always heard...

  21. Priority: Job vs. Board exam

    jmCARing4u replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah I got the options of Kaiser, Alta Bates, Washington Hospital, but mainly looking into Kaiser. I looked into CPMC which looked like they do hire new grads but unfortunately seems to be a little...

  22. Priority: Job vs. Board exam

    jmCARing4u replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone for your feedback on this. I live in the East Bay (union city, fremont, hayward) part of California and there are a lot of nursing schools in the area, so most likely a lot of...

  23. First PO med and SQ injection in same day

    jmCARing4u replied to NurseJeanB's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! It's a great feeling isn't it? It's always nice to be surrounded by supportive people to give you encouragement (especially if it's the patient telling you you will be a great nurse...

  24. Priority: Job vs. Board exam

    jmCARing4u replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do believe it would be much easier to get a job if you're applying for Med/Surg. I'm sad to hear about the specialty areas though, because I'm interested in the perinatal department and feel that I...

  25. Priority: Job vs. Board exam

    jmCARing4u replied to jmCARing4u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on the upcoming graduation and a job all ready for you! I wonder if that is true that it's easier to get a job a few months later because less people are applying. It probably depends on...