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Technically, You do not need any prerequisites when you apply you just need them completed before you actually start.

Everyone has to take Phys. Assess at UCLA over the summer.

Just got my "acceptance", email that stated that DON is going to recommend me for admission to graduate school. I applied for Adult gero acute care, super stoked!

Hey All! I applied to the ACNP program. I've been a nurse for 3 1/2 years on telemetry, and stepdown. No ICU though...hope that doesn't hurt me. I currently work at UCLA and have a few colleagues that are in the program and really like it. I'm super nervous, but hope we all get in!

Hey guys! I'm in the process of writing my statement of purpose for my FNP application and after speaking to a friend of mine, I have a question. My end goal is to work as an NP in a Cardiology(CHF) clinic. My friend says that would definitely be more geared towards ACNP, or agpcnp and that FNP is the wrong way to go if that is my end goal. Anyone have any insight? I have been struggling with which specialty to apply to. The program I am applying to has ACNP, AGPCNP, and FNP tracks. I do enjoy working in the hospital, but I think 10 or so years down the road it might be a different story. Also, my background is in Stepdown and Cardiothoracic surgery floors. No ICU background. Thanks!

Hey all! I recently had a positive quantiferon gold x2. I had it drawn when starting my per diem nursing gig about 2 weeks ago, and then a positive redraw from my PCP. Negative chest xray, asymptomatic. Frustrating thing is that I had a negative Quantiferon gold in January when I started my new full time job. I have a follow up appt with my PCP this Friday to discuss treatment options and am pretty sure I'm going to go with the 9-month INH therapy. My questions are, has anyone here ever been through this and can give me insight into the process? Also, should I tell my current manager? Since I had a pretty much 6 month period between the negative and positive test. I can only assume I interacted with a patient on my unit that caused this. I haven't travelled overseas recently, and prior to my January quant gold positive test I wasn't bedside for about 8 months. Right now I'm just nervous about taking the 9 month course of INH and what it might do to my liver. Also nervous about the chance of developing active TB later in my life. Thanks!

To be quite honest, I would quit the LVN position and look for a new grad program. Or at least look for a new grad program while working as an LVN. You are an RN. I know you told your manager you'd stay, but honestly, you have to think of yourself. How will you explain in future interviews that you decided to stay in an LVN position after you had passed your NCLEX?

I liked working there but it really depends on the unit you will be on. Also benefits are pretty good, they have 2 hmo options and an hsa, what unit will you be on

Hey, I work at LCOM and it's pretty great. Had some experience as per diem at St. Marys. Huge downside there is that they use paper charting. That automatically makes it a no go for me

I work at Little Company Torrance, our Peds unit is pretty small, but they've been hiring a gripload of new grads!

Hey everyone. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice about a career decision that I'm facing. First, some background. I'm 28 years old and I live in Southern California. I currently work day shift on a busy step-down unit (3 to 1 ratio) and have been really stressed out as of late. I've been a nurse for 2 and a half years and for the most part enjoy what I do. I spent multiple months trying to find my first nursing job and to get through an intense second degree program. I love making a meaningful difference in my patients lives and see the way that my care and my critical thinking impact my patients. However, i've noticed that i'm feeling super anxious at work. I recently precepted a new grad for three months and when it was time for me to go back to being by myself I had waves of anxiety just thinking about it. When I work I think of every single problem or issue my patient could go and feel super anxious about it, or the possibility that they will code. I've been involved in some messy codes, but never my own patient, I've always been able to rapid them when I see them going downhill or intervene. My floor also doesn't have the best team morale, a lot of my coworkers have left for different floors or left bedside. I'd say half of the staff on our floor are travelers on assignments. As far as the good stuff, I love my coworkers that are still there with me and we all get along well. So, onto the dilemma, a few months ago I volunteered to be an EPIC superuser for my floor (for the EPIC 2014 update) and through that was able to network with the nursing informatics team. I feel very comfortable around computers and I felt like I did really well interacting with physicians and nurses in helping with the update. A few months later, the Clinical Informatics manager came to me and let me know they had a position opening up and she wanted me to interview for it. I said yes and after the interview last week was offered the job. I have a few days to decide and am stuck at a crossroads. Part of me loves the perks of the informatics job: No weekends, no holidays, salaried and higher pay than my current position, initially for the first 6 months its going to be 8 hours shift M-F. After 6 months there is an option for 10 hour shifts so possibly M-R or T-F, also a lot less stress. However, the cons are pretty strong for me as well. I'd be switching into a completely different side of nursing. I would be leaving the clinical side of nursing which I enjoy a lot. Also be losing my clinical skills that I have worked so hard to learn. I'm also afraid of the possibility that I would become bored. I mean, right now my work is pretty stressful, but maybe I'm going so far towards the other side that I would go crazy. Does anyone else work in informatics or elsewhere and make the transition from bedside? Do you regret it? I was thinking 6 months in I could do a per diem bedside nurse position a day a week to maintain my clinical skills in case I eventually wanted to go back to bedside, but I'm not sure if it would be harder to find a position after being out for a while.

Hey guys! I have a question and was wondering if anyone who is working in Southern California or elsewhere in California could give me some insight. I currently work in a small hospital in Southern California(350 beds) on a Cardiac Telemetry floor. I am trying to relocate to the LA area(2 hours away) since my Fiancee lives out there. I just interviewed for another Tele position and they are offering me a little more than I make currently for my base rate...but they do not pay time and a half after 8 hours. How common is this? I told the recruiter that I would have to think about it since it is in fact a pay cut. Those last 4 hours with time and half really bring up my salary. She responded by saying that many hospitals don't do time and half after 8 hours, and that moving out to the city(LA area), many hospitals are not as generous as them. Was wondering if this is true? I'm stuck in a pickle where I am debating whether to take this job(to be close to fiancee, or to wait for something better since I am not in a HUGE rush, and currently have a job) Thanks everyone!

Hey guys, I'm having a difficult time writing a cover letter. I just finished my rough draft and was wondering if you guys had any suggestions! I'm a telemetry nurse looking to move to a LA for a position in the CTICU or ER. Thanks! ME, BA, BSN, R.N. ADDRESSMarch 25, 2014 Nurse Recruitment [HOSPITAL INFO] To Whom It May Concern: I am writing in response to the advertisement posted on the HOSPITAL WEBSITE for a UNIT registered nurse. I currently live in Place, California but am willing and able to relocate at any time. As indicated on my resume, I have been employed as a Registered nurse on the cardiovascular unit at Medical Center in Place, CA for the past year. Through my experience to date, I have managed care for a diverse patient population with complicated medical issues including CHF, post cardiac bypass patients, and more. I have also been heavily involved in my unit development through my position as co-chair of my unit based council, unit representative for the hospital wide falls committee, and project chair for the unit wide photo project. My strong initiative and exceptional organizational skills, combined with my ability to work well under pressure, will enable me to make a substantial contribution to Hospital. I believe that a challenging environment such as yours will provide an excellent opportunity for me to best utilize my skills while contributing to the healthcare community, patients and their families. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I would be delighted to begin my career with [Hopsital] and I would welcome the chance to speak with you to discuss possible employment opportunities. I will be available at your convenience and may be reached at #, or via e-mail at [email protected][1] . I look forward to hearing from you. Best Regards, ME, BSN, R.N.

Hey all, I've been on a Tele unit for about a year and 2 months in my hometown and am looking to relocate to a bigger city(Los Angeles) since my Fiancee lives there. I was looking over my resume this evening and had a few questions: Do I still include my clinical rotations from nursing school on my resume? I included them in my new grad resume along with the hours rotated, and the rotation description since I didn't have any experience. Do I include my non medical work experience prior to my current nursing job? On my new grad resume, I included my retail job history since I didn't have any medical experience. Do I include the organizations that I was a part of in nursing school? Like Sigma Theta Tau, Student Nurses Association, etc. I am now a member of my hospitals fall prevention committee, and am Co-chair of my unit based council. I think those might be more relevant. Any help would be appreciated!

Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone could answer some questions regarding my application for licensure by examination? My girlfriend and I are both originally from California but moved out of state for accelerated second degree nursing programs. We're graduating in the upcoming months(Her: August, Me: September) I've tried to contact the board by phone and e-mail to no avail. If anyone could give some insight that would be awesome! With regards to transcripts, we're confused by the instructions on the SBON application. It states that we need to send in a transcript request form to our school of nursing, which has the responsibility of sending it directly to the SBON. I understand that. However, Since we are second degree students, we've attended more than one university. We both have attended undergrad at a college in California, and 2 different schools for various prerequisites. Do we need to submit these transcripts as well? Can we order the transcripts ourselves and attach it in our original application, or do we have to send in a transcript request form to them as well(Even though they aren't our school of nursing)? Thanks so much!