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  1. 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...
  2. UCLA MSN 2017

    Technically, You do not need any prerequisites when you apply you just need them completed before you actually start.
  3. UCLA MSN 2017

    Everyone has to take Phys. Assess at UCLA over the summer.
  4. UCLA MSN 2017

    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!
  5. Positive Quantiferon gold

    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 Quan...
  6. UCLA MSN 2017

    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 ...
  7. FNP question

    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 mo...
  8. Advice needed re: RN Career

    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. H...
  9. Providence New Grad January 2016

    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
  10. 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
  11. Providence New Grad January 2016

    I work at Little Company Torrance, our Peds unit is pretty small, but they've been hiring a gripload of new grads!
  12. 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) ...
  13. Cover letter critique?

    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....
  14. 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 inclu...
  15. CA SBON Application question!

    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. W...
  16. Drexel ACE--- Where to live? Apartments and such

    Hey All, I'm a fall 2011 ACEr and just wanted to chime in. If you're able to find a place in the city, try to find someplace south of Hahnemann. Also, with regards to transportation, I am originally from California and /did not/ bring my car. I am SO...
  17. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

    that's great! no call here yet.
  18. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

    Kelli, she said Friday. which gives me some hope.
  19. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

    waitlisted my friend got in though.
  20. attn: accepted drexel ACE students

    Hey ready now! I was accepted as well! Make sure to join the drexel ace fall 2011 Facebook group, there's a bunch of discussion on there already
  21. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

    Jen- I applied for self pay, but sponsored as a second choice. I definitely wouldn't mind being sponsored, but there aren't many spots :/
  22. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

    Just got my e-mail too! 12:30pm on Saturday. So is it true that the interviews are done in a group setting? Should be interesting.
  23. Drexel University ACE Nursing for Fall 2011

    Haha, awesome, we had the same GPA(3.189)! Honestly, as I said, my prereq gpa was pretty good, and my undergrad was meh. I think as long as you show dedication and good work post undergrad, you'll be fine. Also, yeah, I was accepted for Fall 2011, I ...
  24. Drexel University ACE Nursing for Fall 2011

    Ready - Sorry about that, I had actually had planned on changing a different post, and I kept doing it to the wrong post. I had a 3.189 Undergrad(Anthropology) and a 4.0 in prereqs. I had a rough undergrad, and worked my behind off to even that out. ...
  25. Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

    Juana - Congrats! Just wanted to let you know there is a Drexel Ace Fall 2011 group on Facebook if you're interested!