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  1. Mercy San Juan New grad program 2010

    I've applied for these positions also. Good luck to you. I think they will call next week for interviews because I think I recall the posting saying interviews will be held sometime during the last...
  2. I'm in my 4th semester at ARC and it took me 4 tries (semesters) to get in. Good luck to
  3. I would have to go with the
  4. Big envelope = accepted. Small = rejected?

    I received a small envelope for my rejection letters AND for my acceptance letter. It depends on the
  5. Working While in Nursing School??

    I work Friday through Sunday from 2200-0630 in the ICU as a unit secretary. My job is awesome because my manager rocks and I get to see so many things that will help me once I'm a
  6. Moms w/ little ones, who watches the kids?

    I have a 4 year old and a 12 month old. The 4 year old goes to preschool all day M-F and because she has a speech delay she gets free preschool through the school district. My mom watches the baby...
  7. Just graduated!

    Congratulations!!!!!
  8. Going rate for New grad in S. Cali (OC)?

    Sorry it took me so long to reply. I would suggest looking at the various Catholic Healthcare West hospitals in the Sacramento area. I've seen them hire quite a few new grads. Good luck to
  9. Going rate for New grad in S. Cali (OC)?

    I do actually. And apparently a lot of others do also because new grads have a tough time getting a job out here. Nurses get paid very well here and this is a pretty decent city to live in. No...
  10. Chubby Nursing Student****

    Keep a diary of everything you eat. I know that sometimes I eat more than I thought I
  11. A&P and microbiology in the same semester?

    It can be done. I took A&P and Micro together during an 8 week summer session! Plus I had a 9 month old baby at home to take care of. I didn't take anything else with these classes though. It was...
  12. What specialty do you want and not want to work in?

    Want: ICU, OB, Med/Surg, and possibly LTC (only as a per diem side job) Don't want: Psych,
  13. Going rate for New grad in S. Cali (OC)?

    Wow that's not very high at all. I live in the Sacramento area and new grads get paid way more than that and our cost of living is lower. What's wrong with this
  14. Starting Last Semester

    I feel your pain. I'm also about to enter my last semester. I just keep thinking about being DONE!!! I don't feel like exerting as much energy that I know is needed but I will because I know I'm so...
  15. Spring 2010 Graduates

    I just wanted to start a check-in thread for all those heading into their last semester of nursing school and will be finishing up in the Spring 2010 semester. What type of clinical areas will you...
  16. Financial Aid Denial Please Help

    File an appeal that explains your situation. I had to do this for my B.S. when I was like 12 units from graduating. Good
  17. Burn out....????

    I think it's totally normal to feel like you do. I also graduate in May and I can understand your eagerness to start working for money (as an RN). Just hang in there and think positively. Whenever I...
  18. How much is school costing you?

    I took the cheap route by going to a community college. I get a Board of Governor's fee waiver for registration fees and I get reimbursed for my books at my job (I work in a hospital). So basically I...
  19. On my way to my last semester!!!

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm also entering my last semester in January and I am beyond excited. I've got 2 little ones that need mama's attention. I can't wait 'til
  20. Spring 2010 Graduates

    Congratulations on your new
  21. Spring 2010 Graduates

    What type of clinical areas will you experience during your last semester? ER, ICU, med/surg Does your program have a preceptorship during the last semester? If so, in which area would you like to do...
  22. here is a question for you

    I'm gonna go with calling the doc because the other answers are stinky,
  23. penlights always letting me down

    I bought a pack of 6 penlights from Amazon.com for about $7.50. They are GREAT lights! The light is really bright and they don't click on and off so you don't run the risk of accidentally turning them...
  24. The program is a good one. I'm really pleased with things overall. I also work weekends (F, Sa, Su) part-time as a unit secretary at a
  25. Sutter Health New Grad program unpaid.

    I work for Sutter and I've never heard of this. I personally wouldn't work as a nurse for free. Well I'm doing this now as a 3rd semester RN student! I've talked to nursing recruiters here and they...