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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 now.

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 in one of Aspen's sister facilities in Walnut Creek...

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 my times until the afternoon the day before. The AS...

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). Depending on your degrees, years of experience, etc - the ...

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 - cost, proximity, not as intense (I can have more of ...

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 same if they saw available shifts in their area? D...

Thanks. I misread the post and thought it was posted on 6/22.

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? Thanks!

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 people in as possible. Get ready for a wild ride. Ther...

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 study on my own too. There are some people that me...

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. I'm looking forward to maternity - I'm going to b...

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 current textbooks that you can check out for 2 hou...

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 campus. If you decide to transfer campuses after...

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 have the same number of students.

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 list of the clinical sites and times, and can reque...

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 cohorts - there is still disorganization (with the tea...

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 out all the classes term dates.

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 schedule, just hang on cuz it will change in a fe...

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 and how do you apply? Thanks!

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 cohesive group because it will make the year so much mor...

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 that I chose SMC. I have a friend that will be going...

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 minutes per questons) and open book. All question...

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 imagine wearing pantyhose all day. Will they provide e...

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 but I like Ohlone better. I'm trying to decide if I...

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