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thanks! There's a litttle struggle applying if you don't have a recent experience. I'm not quite sure if it's only here in SD , SoCal or everywhere. I guess my inquiry is which book presents the subjects better..the content more understandable. .. Etc.

A little background here.. I have earned my degree in 2005, got my RN license in 2008 and stopped working at 2010 for personal reasons. 2016 now and I wanted to go back to nursing. Technically I can work because my license is current. I still renew it even though I'm not actually in the nursing field. Thought That starting off by reading books is a good idea. Particulary medical surgical. I thought that it covers a huge part in nursing education so I would like to start reading this area of nursing. With too many books out in the market, will you please let me know what's the best option? What universities are suggesting? If you have suggestions to read other books related to another subject like Pediatric nursing, Psych, etc.. I would like to hear that too. Need to update! Thanks!

I graduated from OLFU Valenzuela, batch 2005. I took the phil. boards and applied for nclex rn in manila with no problems in eligibility. To answer your question, if it's a good school for nursing. YES, it is. At least when I was there. Their curriculum matched the califronia standard, obviously as I have received eligibility to take the nclex rn. I got to califronia on 2008, applied for work as RN, jot down all my experiences while in school and outside school on my resume and landed a job. My suggestion for you is, go to a nursing school, study hard, pass the exams, get good clinical experience, then apply for a job. Good nursing school is essential but eventhough you're in a good nursing school, that in itself won't make you successful.

hi! i am not from the bay area but i also went to an agency to get an RN job. i was asked a few questions about my experiences and all that and signed a thick paper work that tells how the agency works, some questionnaire about if i took or taking a certain drug or if i have had a certain disease, i also signed in a bank direct deposit form and all that, they also asked me to undergo a drug screen test which they paid for. the lady told me that she'll keep me posted about the job contracts they have. my question is, does this mean that all i have to do is just wait for them to send me to an employer? can i still apply to other employers? this is my first time dealing with an agency and i'm not so sure how does the processing in getting a job through them works. anybody here who got a job through an agency?

and may i add..one factor that its hard to get a call for RNs is the recession..everybody is cutting off their budget. keep the faith, once we're working, it will be continuous

theres a point in the gaps theyre talking about..but i think the best way to be called (atleast) by a recruiter is to state a good flow of your experiences and studies and even the reason of those gaps in your resume..my case is this, i graduated from the PI 2005..got my PI RN license jan 2006, attended a class for nclex for a year which means 2007 of october i took and passed it, take note i was still in the PI here..worked as an RN in PI from 2007-2008..arrived in the US sept of 2008 applied for ssn and i just got the ssn jan of 2009, meaning..i hed the license only on 2009 though i passed the nclex 2007, i dont have the ssn to get d license. all that..i included in my resume in a bulleted form..i believe that the resume is the key to get a call..when you have the interview then you can voice out and explain well everything..but to begin, you have to get the right key

help!!! i still have no job right now..still waiting..still praying since i started applying for an RN I or new grad position..thats been already over 2 months ago

i went to this staffing agency and filed papers and all that, then they gave me a so called "competency test" of 47 items. i got 55% and it is failed has anybody here worked with this agency? i wonder what does it mean if i fail that competency test they have..theres another test called "comprehensive core - new hire" man! i dont know what to feel..im sad but i really dont know.

i'm having thoughts that maybe informing the BON can help. i know its about the recession and cutting off the budget but for new grads? i mean, there should be a place to start applying what you have learned from school after you graduate. even if it means no pay for quite sometime but thing is, slots for our class is so hard to get. im not a new grad but my year of exeprience was from the philippines and still its hard to get a job. keep applying, the good side is atleast us, we've done all the exams and all we have to do is get an employer who'll hire us, unlike others who still strives to pass the nclex.

anybody here applied at sharps new grad residency prog? did you made a portfolio? i just wanted to ask something about it, heres the copy of the requirements application process (required) to apply for a new grad program, you must submit a new grad rn portfolio. the portfolio requires the following information: submit your application. - what application? is there a form of some kind? if there is where can i get it submit your résumé. please include clinical placements and hours, as well as work/volunteer information. submit a cover letter. complete the supplemental information form. - what supplemental info you added? and how you made it provide two clinical letters of references from your preceptors, instructors or clinical facilitators. you should also provide one professional/volunteer letter of reference (if applicable). - is this simply references that you added with the resume? what clinical letters? provide a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript (does not require official seal). there you go..hope my questions will be answered. i would like to submit a portfolio of application to their feb 2010 grad program. tnx!

i formally started hunting for jobs last may, so its almost 2 months that i dont have it..you too, manang biday! im happy to hear your blessed to have found a job after 6 months of looking.

i can understand and feel your struggle from your words but you know what? alot of nurses out there who are jobless,wishes to even have atleast the kind of job you have right now. i know its hard but you are blessed to already land a job in this time of crisis. i myself is a new grad, looking for a job..any RN position as long as im actively working as a nurse and the fact that you already get yours, not just i but for sure alot of nurses like me would say that you are already blessed, embrace it.

thank you so much. are you a new grad applicant as well?

i checked the childrens hospital in LA, i called them and the HR told me that theres no application YET. does anybody here called them?

hi there! very nice of you to post all that. also, are all these hospitals accept only online applications? I know i always go to career tabs and search for a position and from there i submit applications but im wondering is there anything else that i havent done for application? i just dont know why it seem to be quite hard to land an entry level RN position Godbless

if anybody here could suggest a CLINICAL RN I position in san diego area .please message me.. thanks for the help

wow! how sad but who knows there night be better employment for your friend. im living in the north county of san diego and RN I positions here are all hard to find..i'm thinking that it could be due to the economy, i'm wondering how can't an RN get a job? i thought nurses are in demand..is it really due to the economic downfall? am i the only one RN here suffering with unemployment? what happened?

hi! i just went to the cedars website and went to the RN new grad link ang clicked on the "contact us" and i submitted in my email add and pasted my resume.. is this how all of you applied and git a call from their HR? how did you get the interview and i read posts here talking about scorings

me too..i still cant land a job right now, im still waiting for a call. im here at north county san diego and most of the hospitals minimum experience requirement id 1 yr. i never had an RN experience here in the states and only had a 2 month training in the PI. i am waiting for a call about the new grad residency program of scripps that i applied to. they'll start at july 6 and its been 2 weeks from the time they closed the submission of application. they are calling applicants now, and im in wait.. im thinking of volunteering to atleast gain an experience but where?.. right now, i cant seem to see the good result of carrying a bachelors degree in nursing and as an RN, its quite slow to land a job.. any suggestions?

I'm actually in wait for a call from scripps encinitas for their new grad residency. their application was closed last friday and theyre in the process of calling applicants for interview by now. i've tried online application to tri city and palomar, fresenius and even kaiser but theres no available position for my status. although palomar told me that they'll soon have their RN residency program. i feel its a little harder on our part since we're categorized as new grads but there's always a room for us. we just have to wait. i already wanted to start working as a nurse but i can't if no one will hire me. i think it's good if we'll keep in contact with each other Gem, cus i'm at san marcos and use to go to oceanside. atleast our hospital targets would probably be the same. Goodluck to both of us. hope we'll land a job here in the north county SD

do hospitals pay for RNs under new grad program? how much

i know..i can feel the effect of recession in this matter, a friend told me that they laid low having some training programs for RN due to the cut off in the budget of some hospitals. i really hope both of us will get a call from the hospital we applied to. i'm even trying to get a temporary job so atleast i can start working while waiting. its God's plan for us that matters, he knows whats best for us. i dont want to loose hope, i know time will come we'll work and will miss having lots of break you have an idea how much is the pay for new grads? or was there a pay for RNs who are in the program

hi! I sent my resume at Scripps Memorial Medical Hospital for their new grad program. i sent it may 5th and earlier i called them to inquire if the program is still on going and they said they just closed the application last friday. they are starting to call applicants for interview now. the program will start on July. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that i will be able to receive their call and eventually be part of the program. anybody here who also applied at scripps? or anyone waiting for a call with regards to a new grad program you applied to. any suggestions or advices??

aaww..this is sad news. i myself used her plan when i reviewed and passed the nclex last 2007. well, where ever you are now suzanne, eventhough you havent met yet in person the people you have helped greatly by your study plan, that includes me, i dont think we'll ever forget you. i must say that you left a legacy to most of the RN's now you used your plan. thanks! hope your enjoying your time whereever you are right now.

oh no no no no..i understood it, my 1st phrase was an answer to the suggestion before your post actually. i got what you've said about the skilled facility thing. tnx! and yes im a pinay