NurseJeanB

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  1. Mistake!

    NurseJeanB replied to krenee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I want to say thank you for your post. When you tell us your mistakes not only do you learn a lesson, but the people reading about your experience also learn. I am sorry that happened to

  2. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    NurseJeanB replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I took the NCLEX RN in California on January 13 and my school did not send out my transcripts until just last week. I had to pay to have them Fed ex'd. Yesterday most of my friends received their...

  3. Older students after graduation

    NurseJeanB replied to Saysfaa's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I am 42 and just graduated with my BSN, and I interviewed at a hospital who had 100's of applicants for very few positions. I didn't get hired, but I was realistic about my chances as there were...

  4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    NurseJeanB replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh I did the PVT and got the good popup, but being in California with no quick results available, I am forced to wait to add my voice on whether the PVT works or not. The overwhelming number of...

  5. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    NurseJeanB replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am still waiting on the CA BRN I took the test on 1/13 but am told that our school has not even sent transcripts yet. One of my classmates actually picked up transcripts and hand delivered them to...

  6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    NurseJeanB replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sadnurse3 I wonder if there is something that is causing the hold. Did your school delay sending transcripts? Do you have any recent tickets? I would call them first thing Monday morning. Best of...

  7. single parent and nursing

    NurseJeanB replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered arranging a live-in nanny or someone who comes to your house and babysits? My neighbor has a nanny that comes from a different country and stays with them for a year then they go...

  8. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    NurseJeanB replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does California send results whether you pass or fail? My school has not sent transcripts yet and so I wonder how long it is going to be before I find out whether or not I passed. It sounded like they...

  9. Could use some good advice from you guys.......older wanna be here....

    NurseJeanB replied to ruddergrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey there, I started in my mid to late 30's as well and just graduated with my BSN at 42. I think what was most helpful was taking Algebra. My prereqs were English, Critical thinking, Statistics,...

  10. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    NurseJeanB replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the test 1/13/10 and got the good pop up and have checked every day since. I will let you know if the trick works for me. I was sure I failed that test. I had so many SATA questions, and I am...

  11. Help! need advice asap, job search and offers.

    NurseJeanB replied to westcoastnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow West Coast Nurse, I would love to be in your position. I am a new grad and there are not many jobs available to new grads in the California Bay Area where I live. With that in mind, I immediately...

  12. Changing nursing major to something different

    NurseJeanB replied to dfj22's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, In our school the average GPA was 3.8 combined with TEAS scores, but there were ADN programs at the local junior colleges that admitted based on lottery. The qualifying GPA was 2.7. I think...

  13. Has anyone heard from the John Muir New grad program?

    NurseJeanB replied to decnewgrad's topic in California Nursing

    Got the same "Dear Jane" email and was disappointed, but knew it was a long shot. They had so many applicants for so few positions. Getting a job in California/ Bay Area is going to be difficult. I...

  14. I completely utterly forgot!

    NurseJeanB replied to chicookie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yay, that is wonderful. You give us new grads much needed hope. Take care and

  15. Post here about your new grad hiring woes....

    NurseJeanB replied to traumaRUs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad studying to take the NCLEX next month. I live in California in the East Bay. This is the worst area for jobs. I graduated towards the top of my class and was inducted into Sigma Theta...

  16. Help! How do I sign my name??

    NurseJeanB replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I would put RN, BSN. The RN is important for obvious reasons and the BSN is important because it is a nursing degree. I wouldn't put the BS, because it isn't a nursing degree. I received an AA which...

  17. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    NurseJeanB replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    OP, I am 42 and just graduated with a BSN magna cum laude. Sheesh if I thought I was in my "twilight" years I would not have put my family through such a grueling experience for 6 long years, 3 of...

  18. Is anyone else suffering from senior-itis?

    NurseJeanB replied to Work in Progress's topic in General Students

    I have senioritis too. I just have one quarter left and I am so ready to be done. I am impressed you are still getting A's. Between prereqs and nursing classes I too have been going to school for...

  19. Did any one get acceptance to the CSU East Bay Hayward?

    NurseJeanB replied to futuredream's topic in General Students

    hey there amanda, i can only speak for the concord campus, but i love it there. it is a small campus, but the nursing program is the biggest thing there. i have made some lifelong friends and...

  20. student to be, concerns & questions

    NurseJeanB replied to royaltysucks's topic in General Students

    Oh to be your age and already know what you want to do. I think that is great. You obviously have researched it, and you are right in thinking A's in prereqs are a must. I took prereqs at night while...

  21. Older students biased against younger students?

    NurseJeanB replied to Stephanieee's topic in General Students

    I will turn 42 in November and I love the young people in school with me. It makes me feel young to be included and I feel good that I am able to keep up and do well both academically and physically....

  22. I got into nursing school!!!

    NurseJeanB replied to daniedi77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!! That is awesome. Good for you on encouraging the others as

  23. I got kicked out of nursing school!!!!!!!!!

    NurseJeanB replied to Natingale's topic in General Students

    Totally got me. I was like

  24. In need of advice

    NurseJeanB replied to almostthere09's topic in General Students

    Congratulations and good luck on your interview. I think that a thank you card sent by mail would stick out and be memorable. I would send one to each of the interviewers. I think at one of the...

  25. CA woman looking for advice on going into nursing

    NurseJeanB replied to SimoneB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the Bay Area as well. I worked 20+ years at a Bank before "retiring" to go into the nursing program. I ended up taking my prereqs at Diablo Valley College. There were 10 prereqs for my...