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  1. East Bay Surgery Centers???

    iluvmusak replied to jenlynnrn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Yes, I work at Sequoia. What surgery center are you at? I'm glad you were able to find something. It's a tough market

  2. East Bay Surgery Centers???

    iluvmusak replied to jenlynnrn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I hope that you are having some luck in getting your foot in the door in a surgery center. I just saw a posting on Craigslist for a PM/overnight RN - Per Diem Pre-Op/PACU RN (PM/Overnight). I work...

  3. Considering a day surgery position

    iluvmusak replied to pamgr's topic in PACU

    As mentioned, no weekends/holidays/calls is a big plus. I know my workday schedule about a month in advance, however since the surgery schedules aren't finalized until the last minute, I don't know...

  4. California RN's, new grad starting pay in outpatient surgery centers?

    iluvmusak replied to gdmartinez0903's topic in California Nursing

    I work for an outpatient sc in the Bay Area. For a benefitted position, starting pay is $38/hour for 0-4 years experience. It's a little higher for a per diem rate (not sure what that is)....

  5. Chabot ADN vs Samuel Merritt ABSN

    iluvmusak posted a topic in California Nursing

    I have a good delimma. I've been accepted to Samuel Merritt ABSN and Chabot's ADN program. Which one should I go to? I've been trying to identify the pros and cons of my options. Chabot pros -...

  6. Mollen Nurses in Northern California

    iluvmusak replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Whoa!! "Snatched" and "grabbed", those are some harsh, accusatory words. The people that were able to get their shifts just took what Mollen said was available. Wouldn't most people have done the...

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

    iluvmusak replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks. I misread the post and thought it was posted on

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

    iluvmusak replied to piscesmama's topic in California Nursing

    Has the Washington Hospital new grad program for Sept 2009 already closed? I can't find any reference to it on their website. Did they already pull the listing after only a couple of days?

  9. Samuel Merritt ABSN San Francisco

    iluvmusak replied to rachelzheng82's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck iburnlegs!! I'm graduating from the Oakland ABSN program next week. They sure don't waste any time starting the classes. For more than $50K per person, they sure what to put as many...

  10. Samuel Merritt ABSN Intensity Questions

    iluvmusak replied to scoobysnax's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in the Oakland ABSN program and usually study on my own. I do have a study group where we divie (sp?) up study guides and do group take home tests (if we are so lucky to get them). I prefer to...

  11. Samuel Merritt ABSN worth it or not?

    iluvmusak replied to yukitiki's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks Rianna - I'm just a little overwhelmed w/ the amount of material that we will be tested on for MCA III. I'm having a hard time trying to retain all the info. Glad to hear that it gets easier....

  12. Samuel Merritt ABSN worth it or not?

    iluvmusak replied to yukitiki's topic in California Nursing

    Rianna is right . . . the bookstore is a lot higher than buying from half.com, amazon, etc. I didn't buy all my books for the classes like Intro to Nursing and Nursing Research. The library has the...

  13. Samuel Merritt ABSN worth it or not?

    iluvmusak replied to yukitiki's topic in California Nursing

    For us, the loan applications were due before school started. I can't remember the exact details, but we must have known we were accepted first because you have to apply for the loan specific to your...

  14. Samuel Merritt ABSN worth it or not?

    iluvmusak replied to yukitiki's topic in California Nursing

    In Oakland and San Mateo, each cohort was awarded (10) $25 scholarships out of 48 students. The financial aid person told me that SF only had 5, and at the time I wondered why, since all the cohorts...

  15. Samuel Merritt ABSN worth it or not?

    iluvmusak replied to yukitiki's topic in California Nursing

    Our clinicals assigments were based on the process that Nurse Salt described. There are 3 alphabetical groups, and each group gets a chance to be 1st during one of terms. The registrar sends out a...

  16. Samuel Merritt ABSN worth it or not?

    iluvmusak replied to yukitiki's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in SMC Oakland, and we have weekend clinicals. The next 10 weeks I have clinicals on Saturday/Sunday/Monday 7am-4pm. What a bummer! I don't feel that we get better treatment than the other...

  17. Samuel Merritt ABSN: January 2009

    iluvmusak replied to StarryEyed, RN's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in the ABSN program in Oakland, and I'm pretty sure the schedule is similar to Sac. If you are interested, PM me and sent your email address, and I'll forward you a copy of the schedule. It lays...

  18. Samuel Merritt ABSN Intensity Questions

    iluvmusak replied to scoobysnax's topic in California Nursing

    Hello, I am in the Oakland SMC program (started end of May), and it is a fast past intense program. It's tests, tests, and tests! Classes are broken up into 5 week sessions so if you don't like your...

  19. any one hired into Eden hospital in Castro valley?

    iluvmusak replied to victorsunshine's topic in California Nursing

    I just started nursing school and would be interested in Eden after I graduate. Do you have any information on the new grad hire program? How often do they hire for new grads? Who do you talk to...

  20. Chabot ADN vs Samuel Merritt ABSN

    iluvmusak replied to iluvmusak's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Rihanna, It's great to hear that things are going well for you. I've been wondering about your group. Already 3 week thru . . . yeah! Almost 6% finished!!! :) That's nice that you have a...

  21. Anybody got accepted at Ohlone College this Fall 2008?

    iluvmusak replied to tgal-RN-to-be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, I decided to go to Samuel Merritt's ABSN program. It was a hard decision because I really like Ohlone, but I just want to get this school stuff over and done with. That was one of the reasons...

  22. Anyone take Pathophysiology & Physiology in SAME semester???

    iluvmusak replied to geekchick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Patho and Pharm online from Samuel Merrit. They were 10 week classes and a lot of work. I don't feel that I learned the material that well because we were so rushed. The tests were timed (2...

  23. Compresson Stockings

    iluvmusak posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Where do you buy compression stockings? What brand is the best value for your money? Also, what compression measurement (mmHg) should I buy? I'm planning buying the knee highs because I can't...

  24. Anybody got accepted at Ohlone College this Fall 2008?

    iluvmusak replied to tgal-RN-to-be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got in to Ohlone but I'm not sure I'm going to accept. I can't believe that I pulled #1 in the lottery. We need to let them know by Monday (definitely not enough time). I also got in to Chabot...

  25. First Year Nurses, what footwear do you swear by?

    iluvmusak replied to NsgChica's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What type of compressions stockings - knee highs or full length pantyhose?