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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 RN-BSN program at a Cal State university. While I was...

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 Recruiter, tried to sell myself as best as possible and th...

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. :heartbeat

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 that person. NW, it would have been nice to have...

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. Hmm..

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 about.

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 people are really friendly and seem to want you to...

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 all my paperwork and had my physical done last we...

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 interviewed gets good news soon. Good luck to all! :...

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. I think I did well but what do I know what they'r...

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. Keep on going! I wish you luck and success. Just re...

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 last week and already put in the separate applica...

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 suit or dress, have copies of your resume and lett...

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, including a panel interview, for another hospital chai...

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 vacation and then they'll pick up the interviews again....

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 preferred the 8th. Guess they're running interviews until...

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 curious.

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 worry, girl! You're an RN and yours will come, to...

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 the NCSBN site and passed boards with 75 questions...

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. Yeah, I think the hard part begins now. Good luck...

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 license arrives in the mail. Seems like you passed...

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 was so surprised and then in shock. I was not hap...

Thank you!!!!!!! :heartbeat

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 3 business days. It varies I think. Most of my cla...

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 but apparently I was wrong. Don't give up! Don't...