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  1. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program???

    stripec30 replied to penn2010newgradRN's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone know how many applicants made it

  2. New grads at Children's?

    stripec30 replied to gigglebuns1186's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like they're finishing up the interviews (for the ED) this week and will let candidates know next week.

  3. John muir concord new grad program 2010

    stripec30 replied to boochica's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone have an update about panel interviews? Their RN recruiter said that 900+ applicants, 22 internals and 11 jobs. Internal applicants don't get any preference besides a guaranteed

  4. Seriously thinking about opening up a marijuana dispensary

    stripec30 replied to zahryia's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Also, keep in mind that the feds don't care if you are a 'caregiver' for other peoples plants. K know of a dew cases where people went to prison because they were being a 'caregive for other peoples...

  5. California NCLEX LVN test takers and the BVNPT wait/hold up

    stripec30 replied to MsChrissie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX RN on Sat (Feb 6th). My name is listed under the 'permanent licensure' database as of today.

  6. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

    stripec30 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dunno what part of CA you live in, but it might be worthwhile to just show up at the office in

  7. My NCLEX Notes

    stripec30 replied to stripec30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you click the link, they should automatically download. PM me if you have any more trouble and I'll just email you the

  8. accelerated nursing grads

    stripec30 replied to laughoutloud8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mine went up: 3.35 for the first BS, 3.85 for the accelerated BSN. Then again I wasn't working

  9. after 7 months of working as a new grad RN...

    stripec30 replied to spongebob6286's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have a job.

  10. Dameron Hospital

    stripec30 replied to angel1966's topic in California Nursing

    I would avoid dameron, or carry extra liability insurance. In my life before nursing I worked as an EMT and Ive personally seen critical patients on EMS stretchers made to wait 45 minutes before even...

  11. Nclex Saunders in Itunes is it worth to buy?

    stripec30 replied to jtanga's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bought it a while ago. I like it because it lets me study a quick 15 questions while waiting in line at the grocery store, bank,

  12. February NCLEX Test Takers....

    stripec30 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Feb. 5th,

  13. CA students, fastest way to NCLEX results?

    stripec30 replied to vivasmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can also search on the CA BON website of licensed RN's. They can post you after successfully passing the NCLEX in as little as 48

  14. NCLEX tomorrow.

    stripec30 replied to Quidam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    80% of ppl. pass the first time. If you've prepared, like any other exam, you'll

  15. CNA verse EMT-Basic

    stripec30 replied to amanda_leigh0221's topic in California Nursing

    I would say EMT, but I think it depends on your goal. IMO, as a CNA you are more suited to med/surg, Peds, and L&D. As an EMT (dealing with one patient in emergency situations) you are more...

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

    stripec30 replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Just b/c hospitals aren't offering 'new grad' programs, doesn't mean that they're not hiring new grad RN's.... just a

  17. Need help!!! Recruiter/Hiring mgr question...

    stripec30 replied to Abishag's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (Insert fluff, story, etc.) blah, blah, blah... during nursing school I found myself drawn to critical care. The aspect I enjoy most is the critical thinking and fast-paced environment, coordination...

  18. Who to address cover letter to?

    stripec30 replied to smurfsup's topic in First Year After Licensure

    + 1 You could also ask the hospitals receptionist the names of unit

  19. How many of you got into nursing school with the first try?

    stripec30 replied to heartbeats's topic in California Nursing

    First try here also. EMT for 3 years, 3.5 GPA, 95% percentile on the entrance exams, and a great entrance

  20. Question for New Grads without jobs...

    stripec30 replied to fmoore723's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a December 09' BSN graduate. I've worked as an EMT for four years. Out of two applications I've gotten two interviews; one in the ICU where I precepted, and one in a local ED for their new grad...

  21. Why apply for a new RN residence program?

    stripec30 replied to caihong's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a

  22. What do you do if your patient partially self extubates?

    stripec30 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What would be your course of action if a patient partially self extubates (enough to where you can see the balloon)? Pull the tube, grab the ambu-bag and have anesthesia reintubate? or assess the...

  23. stuck on this med surg problem, help please

    stripec30 replied to metsGirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds good to me. The question doesn't offer any evidence about being an Rx user, or having ETOH issues that would affect the

  24. 265 questions for the 2nd time...Got the pop up :)

    stripec30 replied to kc88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just sort this forum by # of posts; it should be at the top. Or try

  25. February NCLEX Test Takers....

    stripec30 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks. I actually created the study guide; basically patched together bits of info from a bunch of the NCLEX