Mama2008

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  1. New Grad Positions

    Mama2008 replied to Sully, RN's topic in California Nursing

    Try applying for the third floor med/surg position and apply for every med/surg position that posts. I know in the past that they have hired new grads for positions that didn't specifically say "new...

  2. Waiting for results....

    Mama2008 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Took NCLEX-RN Feb 9th it has been 3 weeks and 4 days. The BRN as of yesterday still hasn't processed my transcripts and they said it would take them 2 to 4 weeks from the date they received them...

  3. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

    Mama2008 replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated in May 08 and I was offered new grad positions at Fremont/Rideout in Yuba and Enloe in Chico. I believe both are still hiring new grads. PM me if you have any other questions. Good...

  4. can you still work as an aide, even though you are an RN NOW AND YOU Passed the stat

    Mama2008 replied to PACIFICWHALES's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it is fine as long as you are not stepping out of your scope of practice as an aide when you are working as an

  5. Sacramento hospitals

    Mama2008 replied to GoBlue's topic in California Nursing

    El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park are nice areas and they are closer to Placerville. I am not familiar with hospitals in that area. In Sacramento, I would recommend Sutter or UC Davis. Sacramento is...

  6. Less likely to get hired as a PREGNANT new grad?

    Mama2008 replied to NICUplease's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are 2 preggo girls in my new grad

  7. New grad cant even get an interview

    Mama2008 replied to Nurse K8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New grad jobs are hard to come by in Sacramento. I would suggest branching out a little bit. Try Lodi, Yuba City, or Chico. Once you have a little experience it will be easier to get a job in...

  8. License Expiration date

    Mama2008 replied to vanurse08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    According to the Board of Registered Nursing, "First California License: Your first California license is issued for two birthdays -- not two years -- and expires the last day of the month following...

  9. License Expiration date

    Mama2008 replied to vanurse08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It expires 2 years from your birthday so it differs depending on when your birthday is. Mine was issued March 2008 and my birthday is in August. Mine expires Sept

  10. crescent city nurses

    Mama2008 replied to PACIFICWHALES's topic in California Nursing

    I lived an hour and a half south of Crescent City for the past 3 years (Arcata). The rainy season is long. It is rainy/overcast like Oct to April. Summer months are humid but overcast and it is...

  11. Confused and frustrated!

    Mama2008 replied to JJG07's topic in International Nursing

    JJG try Enloe Medical Center in Chico, CA. Apply for any med/surg position. I think they are accepting new

  12. crescent city nurses

    Mama2008 replied to PACIFICWHALES's topic in California Nursing

    I had clinicals at Sutter Coast and I thought it was a great hospital. They offer loan forgiveness because it is in a rural area. I wouldn't really want to live in Crescent City though.....I prefer...

  13. New Grad RN programs in Northern Cali??

    Mama2008 replied to lacedmm1's topic in California Nursing

    What area in Nor

  14. Communication class needed for license?

    Mama2008 replied to Caratzas66's topic in California Nursing

    If you already have a bachelor's degree than you had to have taken a communications class. Make sure they have all of your

  15. clarification on att definition - a query

    Mama2008 replied to silvermed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm from CA and from what I understand the ATT is good for 1 year. The IP permit is void after 6 months or after failing the NCLEX. I got my ATT in mid December and took NCLEX beginning of February....

  16. Cumulative GPA & PRE-req GPA & which program?

    Mama2008 replied to JustJane2008's topic in California Nursing

    Most programs calculate GPA by nursing prerequisites English, speech, human dev, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, nutrition, etc. As long as your gpa is 3.7 in all of your prerequisite courses you...

  17. New Grad interview experiences

    Mama2008 replied to jogimada's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You got lab back on your patient and Potassium was 2.5 what would you do next? You came into your patient's room and they were complaining of chest pain what would you do? You came on shift and you...

  18. Need to find a RN program without a massive waiting list.

    Mama2008 replied to 25ssb's topic in California Nursing

    How is your GPA? You can guarantee yourself a spot in a BSN program with a good GPA = 3.5 or better. You can retake classes to improve your grades in your nursing prerequisites. If your GPA isn't...

  19. Obtaining Ca results for NCLEX

    Mama2008 replied to bobrn2b09's topic in California Nursing

    Some people's licenses post on the website and some people receive their results in the mail. Be patient. After 2 weeks call them to make sure your file is complete (california issues ATT before...

  20. Has anyone ans. 265 ?'s for NCLEX and passed

    Mama2008 replied to daya512's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed w/

  21. How Do I Know If I Pass?

    Mama2008 replied to gennifergen's topic in California Nursing

    Your name will either show up on the http://www.rn.ca.gov website or you will receive something in the mail. It takes an average of 10 days to get your results but can definitely take longer. I...

  22. Pinning HELP!!

    Mama2008 replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My pin has my school's emblem on it and we were given the option of adding RN or BSN attached to it by a tiny chain. We had to buy our own pins and they were 40 something dollars for the cheapest...

  23. Pinning HELP!!

    Mama2008 replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have planned our own pinning ceremony. We had a huge garage sale where our class donated items along with our instructors and other nursing students. We made $1500.00! It is standard procedure...

  24. What are higher level questions?

    Mama2008 replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    priority and

  25. Did I Really Take Nclex Yesterday???

    Mama2008 replied to scrubs2716's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats RN ! I knew you would