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  1. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    Sandman2855 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    First I've heard of it. Sounds like a new development... good luck. My app still says online assessment

  2. UCLA MECN vs. CSUN ABSN

    Sandman2855 replied to amylizie's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with bayarea. I am currently in my second year of the MECN program and I think the Masters degree alone makes it worth it in this job market. Even just to have a better shot at that first job....

  3. Starting wage for New Grads in the LA area

    Sandman2855 replied to Timm_P's topic in California Nursing

    I can confirm what Starghadeer said. That is the rate for CHLA according to their own documents. And yes it is low for this area. I have heard that people stay there and love it though so maybe they...

  4. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    Sandman2855 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    My class had the UCLA recruiter come in to talk to us and we were told that applicants would not be considered for ICU unless they had a full clinical rotation (not just a day or two) in the ICU. If...

  5. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    Sandman2855 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    I agree about the personality test. I don't think it is accurate or fair, as it may punish you for being honest and reward people for "gaming" it. Plus some of the questions are just inane! Thanks...

  6. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    Sandman2855 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    Hang in there... The UCLA process seems somewhat opaque and idiosycratic. I have heard stories from previous applicants of applications being lost, mysterious withdrawals, and a wide range of...

  7. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    Sandman2855 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, they are at least sending out rejections. I think if your status has not changed that is good news. Interviews start on April 12th, so they have to move fairly quickly... Does anyone know whether...

  8. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    Sandman2855 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    Email. Within the last

  9. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    Sandman2855 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    FYI, people have received rejection letters today. Very short and sweet (or bitter).. This is second hand from friends... not sure about acceptances my status still just says online assessment...

  10. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    Sandman2855 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    Looking forward to

  11. trying to get into a nursing program...but have bad grades from the past

    Sandman2855 replied to CBxoxo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My undergrad grades were not exactly stellar either. I would not worry too much about that. Nursing schools take pre-requisite grades WAY more seriously. You also have the chance to write an amazing...

  12. Going Back to School to Become an RN!!!

    Sandman2855 replied to AspiringR-N's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would like to agree with both JenWork and MiVidaLoca. I think it is a very achievable goal for you. I am a second career nurse and started taking pre-reqs at a community college here in Los Angeles...

  13. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey ADE, during fall quarter you will have a real mix of objective tests, papers, and projects. Patho is exclusively objective multiple choice tests, Primary prevention is very writing intensive but...

  14. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Fall quarter we had class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The classes were Primary Prevention, Advanced pathophysiology I, Ethics, and Fundamentals of nursing with Lab. Thursday was all day,...

  15. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It has been great following this thread! I am a current first year MECN student and I vividly remember what you have all been going through. At least you KNOW now, but I am sure there are still some...

  16. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Goguema, if you want to start as an NP right away MECN may not be the best choice. UCSF, Cal State LA, and Western Universties have direct NP programs. They are 3 years. That being said, my sense is...

  17. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in the MECN program and I can confirm what Lisapett said. I talked to one of the people making admission decisions yesterday and was told that all final decisions would be made by the end of the...

  18. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes, I also remember checking the decision status obsessively, and even after hearing that I will definitely hear by email before it is updated, I still checked it... theres no harm and its something...

  19. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hang in there.. the wait is almost over. I think we all received our acceptance notifications via email (not absolutely sure about rejections/waitlists) and that was in early March. But in general...

  20. USD MEPN Interview tips??

    Sandman2855 replied to AvaRN22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had a group interview the first day and a one-on-one the next day. It was just chance which one was first and which day, in fact I think some people had them both the first day. During the group...

  21. USD MEPN Interview tips??

    Sandman2855 replied to AvaRN22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi. I did USD interviews last year. They are very friendly and try their best to not be intimidating. It is nerve - racking to be sure but you will all do fine. Just remember that you would not have...

  22. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good luck to all of you! I'm a current first year MECN and I am sure you will like the program if you decide to come. Happy new year :)

  23. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It is a great program and I am really enjoying it. Good luck

  24. UCLA MECN Fall 2011

    Sandman2855 replied to Sam198's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey everyone, I just wanted to wish all of you the best of luck with your MECN applications. It seems like yesterday I was in your shoes. I am currently in the MECN program and I just wanted to offer...

  25. Fall 2010 UCLA MECN applicants share your comments/concerns

    Sandman2855 replied to Amy2020's topic in California Nursing

    I also took chem (10, 11, and 12) at SMC and I can attest that almost everyone who wanted to crash the class and actually showed up got in no problem. This was a couple years ago but Im sure you have...