SuperSteff

I got the good pop up (not the "your results are on hold" message) like an hour after!

Don't let the horror stories get to you. The jobs are out there, but just not as easy to get as it was a few years ago. I have friends who graduated 3 years ago and were offered awesome jobs, practically bribed by hospitals to join their new grad programs. I also have friends who graduated within the last year or more and are still looking for jobs. This scared me to death when I approached graduation in December. Yet I remained focused on two things: 1) looking for a job, 2) studying for NCLEX. Yes, doing both made me crazy, but I kept on. I got two great offers, and I have an ADN, have not taken the NCLEX yet, and these hospitals are in the Los Angeles area -- three factors everyone said are against new grads. Don't be discouraged! If this is something you want to do with your whole heart, you'll get there. Good luck in nursing school. It's awesome.

You are not alone. After finishing nursing school, first, be proud you accomplished that. I am also in the same boat, as my NCLEX date is approaching. My suggestion is to study side-by-side with classmates and friends. Get out of the house and do your questions in a library or a cafe. I have found this helps me. Build your stamina little by little. You can do 40 questions and then the next day do 50, and so on. Good luck to you!

How did your interview go?

I think that form is for out-of-state applicants transferring their certificates to California. I got my certificate last year, but I misplaced the certificate. I will call the Department of Health directly tomorrow, and I will post their response.

Does anybody know how to go about obtaining your CNA certificate number in California? Thanks!

I'm sorry. I was trying to type my reply before my boss got to my desk. Let me rephrase: chem, psych, and English must be completed before applying.

I believe prior applicants had to take a math test, but now all applicants must take the TEAS test. The three classes that must be taken before you enter the program are Chem, Psych 101, and English. The rest of the general education requirements are listed on their website, but you do not have to complete them before applying. They must be finished before you graduate. Good luck! :)

Haha! Well, good luck again. Keep on posting to let me know what's going on (and keep yourself sane).

They keep going back and forth about all the letters being sent out and some of the letters being sent out. Sheesh!

I found out through WebAdvisor. Why hasn't yours updated? Hmm. Did they say yours would update by today?

I've read some posts about PDAs and how helpful they are, especially with the nurse note application you can purchase. Thanks for the tips!

I am in the fortunate position of being accepted to an ADN program at Mount St. Mary's in Los Angeles. Do you have any tips for me, such as things to study beforehand, electronic gadgets to invest in, etc.? I'm so excited and in complete kick-ass mode! I start this fall!

Please keep me posted, Miss Cre. Good luck! I hope you get in.

Check your WebAdvisor, MissCre! I got in!!!