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  1. How did you find a job as a new grad?

    Bella39841 replied to rn_yogi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi rn_yogi! I live in Southern California and graduated from an ADN program in December 2010. I studied for my boards while going through more schooling to complete my prerequisites to apply to an...

  2. to walk in or not....

    Bella39841 replied to missE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi MissE. I walked into the HR at the hospital I wanted to work for. I dressed professionally and brought along my resumes and letters of recommendation. I introduced myself to the Assistant...

  3. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad Residency Program

    Bella39841 replied to jnnkrstngmz's topic in California Nursing

    Got offered a position at Lakewood Regional but have to turn it down because another hospital offered me a position first. I hope this helps another new grad get the job they've been dreaming of....

  4. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Got offered a job at Lakewood Regional in their Med-Surg or Telemetry Depts. Too bad, I can't accept. I'm sure this will help somebody else get the opportunity and I'm happy about that. Thrilled for...

  5. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad Residency Program

    Bella39841 replied to jnnkrstngmz's topic in California Nursing

    I just saw that I have 2 missed calls from Lakewood Regional. I interviewed about 3 weeks ago. Wonder what it means? Called and left a message.

  6. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmmm... I see that I have 2 missed calls from the HR dept at Lakewood Regional. Wonder what that means? Just left a message to see what it's all

  7. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are correct NMW..!! A job is better than no job! I actually got hired at CVHP and the hospital I'm assigned to is literally down the street from my house so I'm so ecstatic. Today went well. The...

  8. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is awesome!! I'm so glad to hear you got the job!! It feels good, huh? I actually already accepted a position at another hospital closer to my home a few days after that interview. I just signed...

  9. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everybody! It's been very quiet on this thread lately. I guess we're all just waiting to hear back from Lakewood's hiring team. The Versant program is such a good one and I hope everyone who...

  10. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, I went on my interview today and it's true, there are literally 10 people there. They were extremely nice and made me feel really welcome. Some of them spoke and half didn't really. I don't know....

  11. recent adn grads

    Bella39841 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California Nursing

    Citrus is a really good school, too. I loved the Mt. Sac program. It was tough and I learned a lot and made a lot of life-long friends. Many of the clinicals were challenging and I learned so much....

  12. recent adn grads

    Bella39841 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California Nursing

    I got my ADN at Mount San Antonio College located in Walnut, CA. I've always planned to get my BSN and will start that program hopefully in January at Cal State Fullerton. I just applied to the school...

  13. recent adn grads

    Bella39841 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in California Nursing

    It's been tough. I graduated Dec 2010 and have filled out numerous applications. I took classes to get into a BSN program and plan to start in January. The best thing to do is get out there, put on a...

  14. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Nicole! Good luck to you, too! :heartbeat I'm just going to be myself and answer questions the best that I can. It is comforting to know that they are friendly. I've been to 2 interviews,...

  15. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Actually, the lady said someone was going on vacation and that's why they were setting up interviews later on this month. From what I understood, there wont be interviews while this person is on...

  16. Lakewood Regional Medical Center New Grad RN Residency Prog Sept/2011

    Bella39841 replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't give up! I just received a call from Lakewood Regional's HR dept and they scheduled me for an interview for Monday. She asked me if I wanted to come in on the 25th and I told her that I...

  17. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Bella39841 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, they are slow. U should get it 1 week from when you took the test. Bettina, why did u take your license exam in CA if you live in NJ?? Just

  18. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Bella39841 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Bettina! :heartbeat Yes, I got the plastic wallet-sized license last week exactly 1 week from when I took the exam. The paper license comes a little bit later. I haven't gotten that one yet. Don't...

  19. NCSBN 3 week NCLEX-RN course

    Bella39841 replied to nicu06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would do both. Saunders is really good with reviewing your nursing content. NCSBN is really close to what the NCLEX will be like. I would say Saunders is a little easier. I would get 50s and 60s on...

  20. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Bella39841 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMGGGGGGGGG...!!! CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSS..!! :yeah: I told you!! I'm very, very happy for you! We became licensed nurses in the same week!! :heartbeat Now all we have to do now is get jobs..!!! LOL....

  21. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Bella39841 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Bettina! I feel your pain. I'm from New York City by the way but moved out to CA 10 years ago. My sister is an RN in NY as well. I would say to keep checking the website or wait until your...

  22. I just took the NCLEX-RN today and i am freaking out!!!

    Bella39841 replied to kt424's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Giiiiiiirrlllllllllllll!!! You passed! I didn't believe that the "good" pop up vs. the "bad" pop up was going to be true for me. I, too, felt that I bombed the test. When it stopped at 75 questions I...

  23. March 2011 Test Takers Support Group

    Bella39841 replied to pinkpaperdoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you!!!!!!!

  24. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Bella39841 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Bettina, I just took my NCLEX-RN on Friday, March 11th in San Dimas, CA and it just posted my name on the BRN site today, sometime around 4am (my friend saw it and texted me). :yeah:So for me it took...

  25. March 2011 Test Takers Support Group

    Bella39841 replied to pinkpaperdoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just found out that I passed and am now a Registered Nurse in the State of California!! Yesssssssss...!!! The PVT really does work! My computer stopped at 75 questions and I thought I had failed it...