Malefocker

Malefocker BSN, RN

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  1. The CA New Grad Crisis?

    Malefocker replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I would leave the job if I could still provide for my family with being a staff nurse... Obviously you did not chose nursing for the money because you would have just stayed at your 6 figure a year...

  2. Does anyone know of Nursing MSN programs for people with BA/BS in other fields?

    Malefocker replied to skyheaven477's topic in New York Nursing

    I live in California and there are a ton of these types of programs... they are called direct entry masters programs. If you PM me I am actually starting in one of these programs in the fall so I...

  3. The CA New Grad Crisis?

    Malefocker replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is funny that all of you are posting about how bad the market it is in california and the one person who lives here said they got 2 job offers within 2 week of graduating. I also know 2...

  4. Whats going on at CSULB - Long Beach?

    Malefocker replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    lol.. sorry about that! Yeah it is awesome that they received funding because I really like the program. I am hoping that this year is not as competitive as the previous years since I think a lot of...

  5. Whats going on at CSULB - Long Beach?

    Malefocker replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    No you didn't! I am just being optimistic!!!! :) Although you did need to submit an application to the school between oct. 1 and nov 30th 2010... but yeah their nursing school application is due...

  6. CSULB-ELMSN Fall 2011

    Malefocker replied to Malefocker's topic in California Nursing

    Heck yeah me too!!!! 12 more days... Ha not that it really matters I guess mid may is when the fun really starts! And just to let everyone know Long Beach posted the dates for the next TEAS exam.... I...

  7. The Best Pathology Book?

    Malefocker replied to Dragonfly1919's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently taking a pathophysiology class and the teacher says that the Pathophysiology ediiton 4 by Copstead is a good patho book to have through nursing school. I have only been using it for a...

  8. Whats going on at CSULB - Long Beach?

    Malefocker replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    I thought they stopped doing that because there were so many new grades going to LBMH that they had to start cutting their hours and even letting some of them go? Is this true? Did you receive your...

  9. What was I thinking

    Malefocker replied to olderthandirt51's topic in General Nursing

    First of all anyone who can work as an RN for 30 years deservers a medal... as most get burned out after 6 months! :) You could always try and get a job on the corporate side of things crunching...

  10. Should I bother to get my rn?

    Malefocker replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above post..... why go for your LPN when it will take basically the same amount of time to receive a BSN and become an RN. This will make you more marketable. I have found that...

  11. Teas help!!!

    Malefocker replied to JEEE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not sure about a crash course but if you are retaking the TEAS make sure you take the same version because I had to take the TEAS twice and the test was pretty much the same the second time I...

  12. Trying to get hired....

    Malefocker replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you in

  13. Seeking employment, need advice.

    Malefocker replied to Sunny Lioness's topic in General Nursing

    Mommy_RN_BSN Where in Ca did you graduate from? I live in orange county just wondering how the job prospects are looking out this

  14. 2011 may graduate job hunt

    Malefocker replied to missE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have 2 friends that graduated from San Marcos ABSN in december 2010... (that is in southern California about 45 min south of orange county) Both found hospital jobs after searching for only 3 weeks....

  15. CSULB-ELMSN Fall 2011

    Malefocker replied to Malefocker's topic in California Nursing

    Sam, I am sure you have seen this but on long beach's website it is says feb 28th! Hopefully I will see you

  16. Whats going on at CSULB - Long Beach?

    Malefocker replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for all the great information.... I don't know you if you realize but this thread is 5 years old! :) I just came across it yesterday and was wondering if anyone on the thread went through the...

  17. BA to MSN?

    Malefocker replied to skijunkie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Shaas Have you checked out Cal State Long Beach I know they have a direct entry msn... which you can get your BSN on the

  18. Whats going on at CSULB - Long Beach?

    Malefocker replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    DJC85 Did you find out anything about El-msn program I am planning on applying for fall

  19. CSULB-ELMSN Fall 2011

    Malefocker replied to Malefocker's topic in California Nursing

    Well the application process is different now... last year when I applied the only thing they counted were 3 classes... anatomy, physiology, and microbiology... plus your overall GPA on your most...

  20. CSULB-ELMSN Fall 2011

    Malefocker replied to Malefocker's topic in California Nursing

    BTW is anyone taking Pathophysiology or Pharmacology at GWC this semester? I am taking both and it would be nice to know someone in those classes! Someone earlier posted about how to calculate your...

  21. CSULB-ELMSN Fall 2011

    Malefocker replied to Malefocker's topic in California Nursing

    I got an 89 overall 97.8 math. My grades are about what average were for the last class I just hope that is enough to get me in Psy to nurse - When you got your score back what percentage were you...

  22. CSULB-ELMSN Fall 2011

    Malefocker replied to Malefocker's topic in California Nursing

    Well my only saving grace was that I did well on the TEAS math exam which is what Long Beach looks at the most! As a side note I got a response from Long Beach today I asked them if we need to send...

  23. CSULB-ELMSN Fall 2011

    Malefocker replied to Malefocker's topic in California Nursing

    I have a friend who I have known since high school he got accepted into UCLA's program... He already has his BSN and has over 5 years experience working as a RN. I speak with him from time to time...

  24. CSULB-ELMSN Fall 2011

    Malefocker replied to Malefocker's topic in California Nursing

    You two are making me so nervous!!! I only applied to Long Beach that being said I am a strong applicant but I am throwing all of my eggs in one basket. I do have a back up plan.. I applied to San...

  25. Is becoming an LVN first instead of an RN a good idea?

    Malefocker replied to KeeKeePee's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure where you are looking in California... but there are a few community colleges in Southern Cal that don't have wait lists. San Diego City college just switched over to a point system,...