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  1. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

    icu_nurse247 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I recently accepted a new grad RN position for ICU nights. I was wondering if anyone can tell me a little bit more information about the hospital (Their website was limited in providing info)?...

  2. Working for the County of Los Angeles-Advice

    icu_nurse247 replied to peaceful's topic in California Nursing

    From what I've heard..they are in a hiring freeze right now. I tried Olive View Medical Center in Sylmar and they aren't hiring anyone right now as well. The best way to secure a job there is if you...

  3. Glendale Adventist Medical Center Vs. White Memorial Medical Center

    icu_nurse247 replied to rdeompoc's topic in California Nursing

    Hi I pmed you..Hope it

  4. Saddleback New Grad Program??

    icu_nurse247 replied to RN student c/o '09's topic in California Nursing

    RN, Hello..My bf actually just started Saddleback's new grad program last week. From what he told me, its about 4-6 months of training (depending on ur specialty). First 2 months are the new grad and...

  5. Anyone accepted to CSULA's BSN program for Fall 08???

    icu_nurse247 replied to cpartrid's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Jag, I graduated from CSULA's nursing program (Spring 2008). I transferred from a semester system to a quarter system when I got into CSULA. I actually prefer quarter systems bc its 10 weeks as...

  6. Continuing to Date After Nursing School

    icu_nurse247 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. I wasn't too sure where to post this thread and figured to place it in the "general nursing discussion" board. I am a recent new grad RN and met my boyfriend in nursing school (we...

  7. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

    icu_nurse247 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California Nursing

    Elle and Chico..I forgot to ask, are you guys getting the same starting pay rate too?? Elle...Did they hire a clinical educator for the ER dept or create a new grad ER

  8. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

    icu_nurse247 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California Nursing

    Hahaha Chico..Sherman Oaks is actually pretty nice (certain parts), but can get congested with traffic! When does your big move take place?!? Oh, Im already licensed :)..Took my test and passed in...

  9. Advice for new grads searching for work

    icu_nurse247 replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Contact the hospitals you are interested in and ask when they are having new grad events? I signed up for those and attended career fairs..You speak first hand with the recruiters there and schedule...

  10. How many hospitals did you apply to?

    icu_nurse247 replied to NursingGeek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied to 8 hospitals...I am surrounded by alot of hospitals and nursing schools. With that, there is competition..It's good to get yourself out there. Choose hospitals with a good training program...

  11. Advice for new grads searching for work

    icu_nurse247 replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NOTE: that isn't a real manager's name...well that I know

  12. Advice for new grads searching for work

    icu_nurse247 replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well if they didn't give you a contact number or an email address..I just call the hospital and ask the operator to transfer me to the unit..When the unit secretary picks up, I ask to be transferred...

  13. Advice for new grads searching for work

    icu_nurse247 replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are yiou serious?!?! I had somewhat of a similar issue..It had to do with one of my instructors giving me a letter of recommendation. I knew she was busy with teaching and I told her if she couldn't...

  14. Advice for new grads searching for work

    icu_nurse247 replied to Tay245's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there! I graduated in June and took my boards in August..I wasn't planning on doing a new grad program in summer bc I went to Europe in September. Unfortunately, I didn't pass the first time...

  15. Transferring to ER from CCU/ICU....

    icu_nurse247 replied to neko11111's topic in Emergency

    Hi Neko..I just read your posting about transitioning into ER from ICU/CCU...I was wondering how are things going for you since this posting in October? Do you like the ER and was the transition easy...

  16. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

    icu_nurse247 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California Nursing

    I forgot to add..good luck with Mt. Sac. So I take it you live in California? What made you decide to do

  17. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

    icu_nurse247 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California Nursing

    Cabo2341- One of the questions I was asked the most was my work experience and my clinical rotation experience. Why I selected my speciality. What can I offer or bring onto the unit. How do I deal...

  18. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

    icu_nurse247 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California Nursing

    Anouk345- I wasn't there for the whole camera incident, so I don't know much about it other than that it happend. Cabo2341- The start pay rate is $28.21 for a new grad and there are 4 differentials: 2...

  19. New Grad Starting at Good Samaritan Hospital- Los Angeles

    icu_nurse247 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in California Nursing

    hi! oh great..i am glad someone finally responded! haha..i was beginning to wonder... yeah i start february 9. congrats to you as well! as far as housing goes, i have not found a place yet..i think i...

  20. Anxiously Awaiting for results in Cali

    icu_nurse247 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all, I took my boards for the second time this past Monday (Oct. 6th)...I stopped at 75. Got 2 SATA and 1 med math calculation. Had mostly priorities, meds, and infection control. Are those...

  21. Anxiously Awaiting for results in Cali

    icu_nurse247 replied to icu_nurse247's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i just found out this morning that i passed!!! yaye!! good luck to those taking it, going to take it, and those waiting for their results!!!! i can't believe it...i'm an

  22. any nclex takers in october-share study tips

    icu_nurse247 replied to khine2mn80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine on October 6th...stopped at 75. This is my second attempt, did 265 the last time. Patiently (well trying to) waiting for my name to show up on the CA BON site... I've read in previous...

  23. 75 Q's, no SATA, no math, I'm scared...

    icu_nurse247 replied to cjog's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX yesterday for the second time around. I stopped at 75 questions. Got 2 SATA and 1 med math calculation. I got mostly med, priority (who do you see first), and infection control...