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starzburst

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  1. HELP PLEASE. cal state prerequisites..

    starzburst replied to findingmyway's topic in California Nursing

    You can take your pre-reqs along with your general ed requirements. I would recommend doing as many GEs as you can before getting into a nursing program. I know a few people in my classes had to...

  2. Does anyone else get extremely tired while reading textbooks?

    starzburst replied to Sarah Hay's topic in General Students

    Maybe you need a change of environment. I do a lot of reading for fun in bed, so my usual routine is to read in bed til I get really sleepy. If I tried to study in my room or sitting on bed, I would...

  3. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    HireMe's list includes names of positions new grads can apply for (if the hospital doesn't have a new grad program) and HR or nurse recruiter

  4. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks, heatherp! UC Davis has another opening in their Vascular/GI Unit. (search for RN/New Grad). Glendale Memorial has a program starting in

  5. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    How is orientation at UCD? What unit are you on? The nurse manager just called me yesterday to schedule me for an interview and I'm slightly freaking out because it's been so long since my last...

  6. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    I called them yesterday and they said they were still reviewing apps.

  7. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck! Unfortunately, I had received an email from them awhile ago saying I didn't have my nursing license (which was not the case), so they rejected my application. I was positive I had added my...

  8. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Found 2 more positions. Alvarado Hospital and Beverly Hospital I was contacted earlier today from Methodist Hospital about them reviewing my app, so *crossing

  9. New Grad facing unique issue

    starzburst replied to ichigoismyhomie's topic in California Nursing

    Is it a CHW organization? Because I applied to Tele and CCU and I got "Not Selected" for CCU the next day and I graduated in March and got licensed in May. If they are only interviewing people who...

  10. New Grad Programs in California

    starzburst replied to cmalinis's topic in General Students

    I don't know what the job market was a year or 2 years ago, but from what I have seen, there are few opportunities for new grads anywhere in the state at this time. Also, most places have programs...

  11. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    2 more New Grad opportunities available Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, part time positions, starts Aug Fountain Valley Hospital, start date unknown. I, or if someone gets to it before me, will...

  12. Anyone applying to New Grad programs in San Diego? & anyone Going to the Career fair?

    starzburst replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in California Nursing

    I signed up for the career fair in San Diego, but I won't be attending. Let me know how it goes since I may attend the one in Orange County later. Good luck though. Check my website for new grad...

  13. ATTN: Becoming a Medical Assistant=Waste of Time

    starzburst replied to msnjie4RN's topic in General Nursing

    I tried to talk my brother's girlfriend out of going to MA school at Concorde. I even went as far as showing her alternatives because paying $15k for the program is ridiculous. I sent her a link to a...

  14. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    On September 28 at 9am, they will post their New Grad position. That's where you will fill out their application. Then you will send in the required documents to them, which are: * Online...

  15. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Couple more New Grad positions: Lucile Packard Orange Coast Memorial - Oncology I go through the whole list on Monday/Tuesday, then the rest of the week, I'll check my short list. I'd recommend...

  16. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    VA has a New Grad OR training program in LA county - deadline 7/14/2009 (You have to mail in documents so apply ASAP) UC Davis has another New Grad opportunity in Accelerated Access Unit JFK Memorial...

  17. Nervous about being speaker for pinning- Help !

    starzburst replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    A good tip I learned a long time ago was to look at the back wall, to the left and right. It will make it seem like you are looking at the audience, but not actually looking at someone directly since...

  18. Used Tabers (20th edition) vs. New Tabers (21st edition)

    starzburst replied to jenniedennise's topic in General Students

    I had bought the 20th edition of Tabers, but I never even used it! I relied mostly on the internet to look up quick definitions or my other nursing books, so I would definitely buy the previous...

  19. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I've been checking my status on their site and its been saying "Resume under review" since I got the interview. I just emailed the talent manager so hopefully I'll hear something...

  20. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Scripps Encinitas has another posting today. BSN required. ((Looks like they took down the listing already, doh!) Has anyone heard from Scripps Mercy after their interviews? I think someone mentioned...

  21. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    I saw a couple of RN I positions open at Children's Hospital Central California. It says 0-6 months experience so it's worth a shot to apply.

  22. Books you'd recommend for NCLEX-RN practice questions?

    starzburst replied to jo716's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I liked using Kaplan's QBank. I bought the Saunders Q&A book before I started Kaplan and ended up answering maybe 200 questions. The questions were more of reviewing content than critical thinking...

  23. Unpaid New Grad training program...

    starzburst replied to Breezy Girl's topic in California Nursing

    Here's a link to the other thread: https://allnurses.com/graduate-nurse-forum/sutter-health-new-400715.html It is ultimately your decision, but please speak to the nursing managers because no wage is...

  24. California's 2009 New Grad RN Program- Who's hiring right now?

    starzburst replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Scripps Encinitas is just north of San Diego. Scripps Mercy is part of Scripps Health and is in San Diego. The New Graduate RN program applications for both places are now closed, sorry. I'm not sure...

  25. Sutter Health New Grad program unpaid.

    starzburst replied to Breezy Girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I found this information here: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSEManual/dlse_enfcmanual.pdf with the help of this: http://www.laborlawtalk.com/showthread.php?p=945944 46.6.5 Training Programs, Lectures,...