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  1. NCLEX-RN on 2/16

    mjick replied to FLDialysisRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    California. I took mines on Thursday 12th and just found out my results today. California does not have quick results where you can look it up within I think 48 hours unlike other states. I'm not...

  2. NCLEX-RN on 2/16

    mjick replied to FLDialysisRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What state are you

  3. Curious as to how many NICU nurses have previous personal experience in the NICU

    mjick replied to fmrnicumom's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nursing is my second career. During the time I was taking the last two prerequisites, I became pregnant unexpectedly. I was almost done with my last prereqs when I had my child at 26 weeks. He was...

  4. When is a good time to start applying for RN jobs?

    mjick replied to CoffeeGeekRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YES....start researching and calling hospitals you are interested in. In fact, you might even be able to schedule a unit tour through the Nurse Recruiters. Some hospitals start their application...

  5. How many are left?

    mjick replied to smartin13's topic in General Students

    Started with 120, left with 70....lost majority during the 1st and 2nd

  6. Just applied to UCLA's Winter New Grad Program

    mjick replied to emptybee's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations for completing the accelerated program. I have been applying and attending hospital open houses since September. I will not be graduating until December but I get the feeling that...

  7. Just applied to UCLA's Winter New Grad Program

    mjick replied to emptybee's topic in California Nursing

    When did you graduate? I know our school also does not give us enough exposure in Pediatrics. Most of our clinical rotations are spent in the Med Surg unit. Is UCLA comparable to Cedars? Or is it...

  8. Nurse Buy-In

    mjick replied to nrsklly's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You said that you worked for Cedars before. How did you find the working environment there? Is their new grad training program a great program? How do staff and preceptors treat newbies? Any...

  9. nicu cedar sinai

    mjick replied to wannabrockstar's topic in California Nursing

    Did you get a job offer at Cedars? If so, did you accept, which unit and how is their training

  10. are there any Cedar Sinai RN's here?

    mjick replied to Waitingformyresults's topic in California Nursing

    How is the New Grad Training Program at Cedars? I just received a job offer in NICU and wanted to hear feedback. Any comment will be appreciated.

  11. Just applied to UCLA's Winter New Grad Program

    mjick replied to emptybee's topic in California Nursing

    Hi jennyhyunh, You already had an interview and got a job offer from UCLA? When did you

  12. Just applied to UCLA's Winter New Grad Program

    mjick replied to emptybee's topic in California Nursing

    emptybee, I applied sometime in September and the nurse recruiter contacted me the next day but the next interview session is not until November so I have an interview appointment in

  13. Just applied to UCLA's Winter New Grad Program

    mjick replied to emptybee's topic in California Nursing

    I'm graduating in December and I, too have an interview in November with UCLA. I hope to get a job offer as well. Good Luck! Congratulations in passing the NCLEX. Did you take in course review...

  14. Just took NCLEX today

    mjick replied to wildorchid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yay!

  15. Finding GN programs

    mjick replied to quirkster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's basically a training/preceptorship for new nursing graduates. It includes class time reviewing important concepts you learned in school. Also, you are with another nurse called a preceptor who...

  16. ICU new grad survival kit!

    mjick replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in California. I'm a Type A Personality and really have the urge to work in ICU. I want the mental, physical challenge and technical gadgets that go with

  17. Just took NCLEX today

    mjick replied to wildorchid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go camping and just kick back. Try to get your mind off the test. I was told by my sister in law that after she took the NCLEX, she went camping and stayed busy to keep her mind off the results....

  18. ICU new grad survival kit!

    mjick replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great suggestions. I am debating whether to start in ICU or Med Surg. I have had mixed reviews on where to start as a New Grad. Some say start in Med Surg and others say

  19. First day of clinical

    mjick replied to healthybee's topic in General Students

    I remember my first clinical day...my professor had to literally push me to get me to step inside the door, wake up my patient and do my assessment. I am now in my last semester and I walk in the...

  20. New Student

    mjick replied to sbhope2bnurse's topic in General Students

    I also have three little boys when I started Nursing school (will be graduating in December). Remember that there is only so many hours in the day. The house does not have to be sparkly clean on...

  21. Finding GN programs

    mjick replied to quirkster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try the website aftercollege.com You will have the option of selecting New Grad Program on the drop down

  22. When to start applying for jobs....?

    mjick replied to Sherylbarl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduate in December and started researching for hospitals that offer new grad programs. I applied in September and have interviews scheduled in

  23. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    mjick replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am not a NICU nurse (yet) but have experienced the NICU world for 3 months (my son was born at 26 weeks). I always heard from the nurses that they love seeing "their preemies" when the parents...

  24. Important --- PLEASE READ CONCERNING USER NAMES and Posting on the forums

    mjick replied to suzanne4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How do I know how many postings I have so far? Is there a way to find

  25. NICU duties

    mjick replied to BlaineCM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Amazing! I am nursing student graduating in December. I am a parent of a 26 weeker, 1 lb 13 ounces. My son is now 2 1/2. Since I have been on the other side of the realm of NICU environment, I was...