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That's cool, just checking! The rates here are different for new grads vs. new RN's and the difference is substantial I hear. As soon as I verify the information on exact pay, I will post it. I was just confused that the hospitals in other areas w...

Just to clarify, are you all quoting NEW GRAD salaries or NEW RN salaries??? There is a difference here of a few dollars. They hire you as a new grad, pay a certain wage and give you so long to pass the NCLEX. After you pass, your rate goes up. ...

Anyone who has had chickenpox can have an episode of shingles. It would be impossible to deny everyone who has had chickenpox from working in the hospital.... However, just as with a cold sore (another herpes family member), if you are active you st...

We lost 12 the first semester, and started with 49. We lost 8 more in just the first half of 2nd semester (which is divided into two 8 week sessions, each graded individually). We lost 2 the 2nd half of 2nd semester (and we are only on our 3rd week...

1) adding ONE unit to these 4 unit classes to accurately reflect the class time would NOT triple your tuition. One unit would add only one unit of cost. The CATALOG states a 4 unit class is 16 hours per week in class for 8 weeks. We are in class ...

And there you have the problem: Too much time is spent in school to work at an outside job! Therefore, you must get financial aid (or have other sources of income). With them NOT making the credit hours reflect the full time load you are carrying,...

Wow, I am so sorry to hear that your schools are so, ummm... anal retentive? Ours gave me the form because the information I needed was located in another state and I had to fly there for other reasons so figured I could get the physical done then ...

I get so angry when I think about the scam these programs are pulling. This semester is only worth 8 units, all nursing. 9 would put us at 3/4 time, but no -- they won't change it even though we spend: 4 hours in lecture. 13 hours in clinical. Th...

First off WELCOME!! Second off, BEWARE of these "indentured servant" programs. You will need to sign a promissary note -- this is a LOAN!!!! Considering that 1 in 3 students will fail out (not just the lecture, you must pass clinicals too -- one f...

At least they opened up that other lane for carpools! But you are 100% right, stay OFF the 14 during rush hours... but our grads are applying and getting NG jobs at UCLA and a few nurses around here work in Northridge too. MUCH better money than he...

At least they opened up that other lane for carpools! But you are 100% right, stay OFF the 14 during rush hours... but our grads are applying and getting NG jobs at UCLA and a few nurses around here work in Northridge too. MUCH better money than he...

Essarge basically states the way it is... While I agree it stinks they did this, the fact is... you ceased to work for them before the contract was completed on your "bonus". I have warned many students NOT to take what I call the "indentured slaver...

Essarge basically states the way it is... While I agree it stinks they did this, the fact is... you ceased to work for them before the contract was completed on your "bonus". I have warned many students NOT to take what I call the "indentured slaver...

The one who takes on the fake "brittish" accent and says "Oh, I am sorry, I didn't realize...". I ignored it for the first few times, then out of pure frustration asked if she had ever been to England. Of course not! I find it so rude, and "not jo...

I was actually just about to start typing one up for myself, and saw your post. I am starting my med/surg clinicals and will have 2 patients. So, if anyone does have ideas I am all ears (eyes)! Thanks!

It sounds like you live "down below" me. I am up the 14 in the high desert. I own my 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1200 sq ft condo in a gated community. Tennis, pools, spas etc. and bought it 2 years ago for $70K. My mortgage is $600 per month and $155 asso...

Mimi, You said it for me. Not ALL of California consists of yuppie havens like Santa Barbara! I am in So. Cal., in LA on the border of Kern and the houses are affordable here. The hourly for a new grad is 20-25 (depending on who you talk to ?) and...

The cap only applies to the "pain and suffering" award. The patient will still be covered for the care they need. The 250K is above and beyond all medical needs.

As a student, I am responsible for total care. However, the hospital I am doings clinical in has a CNA, an LPN and an RN that are responsible for the total care and they are good at their jobs! Interestingly, the patient ratio has been lightened ...

I seem to remember that the shaking during labor was hormonal (that is, the shaking not related to the drugs).

There are a bunch of books out there... do a search here and you will find several threads going over the benefits of each of them! Personally, I went with whatever the school said to get... then went to the bookstore and looked at some others. I e...

BSN is a bachelor's degree, ADN is an associates degree. These are two ways to qualify to be an RN. The 3rd way is a diploma program. After you graduate from an accredited program, you are then eligible to take your boards to become a Registered N...

Our program limits this by only allowing you to enter the program 3 times. There are 7 different classes to pass. Many do NOT pass these the first time either! The class I am in now is an example: of 25 who started last semester, 6 finished. If...

I am only in my 2nd semester, but this was something I heard somewhere: Nursing school, and passing the NCLEX are the MINIMUM requirements to being a nurse. All new grads need much, much more to be more than a minimum nurse, and the only way to get ...

First of all, I started an ADN program in AZ and had to quit due to health problems. I ended up having to leave AZ and came to California. The ADN program I am in now does NOT require either pharm or patho. The anatomy and physiology I had was ve...