babysaverRN

Hi everyone! I got my acceptance letter yesterday for the NNP program! Anyone else doing neonatal? I’m in California. Is anyone else from out this way? Let me know if a Facebook group is created :)

Thanks! Same to you! Yes, I'll be interviewing remotely as well. Seemed pointless to travel out to Arizona to sit in front of a computer to interview anyways í ½í¸¬ Do you happen to know if all clinicals can be completed in SoCal or not? Or if we're required to complete some rotations in Arizona? It's hard to find much info on the program.

Hi! I've been waiting for a 2019 thread! I have an interview in early December as well! I was notified early October. Has anyone heard anything about the interview process? I'm also in SoCal :)

hi...yes I received the verification/contract/banking email on sept 7. then received the official letter in the mail on sept 25.

I just received my official contract in the mail yesterday!! so exciting and such a blessing!! best of luck to all of you waiting, i'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

Hi AngRN1...i definitely feel for you! and i've only been waiting a few days:p from what i've gathered through reading this thread, it sounds like people have waited up to a month and a half or even longer to hear back after submitting the award verification/contract/bank info email, so hopefully you will hear back asap! its great that they called you after not receiving your fax! scary tho! anyhow, best of luck to you! i've heard its a really good sign when you receive that email...so lets hope & pray we both get it!! PS..would you mind sharing your debt:income ratio with the thread? it helps people get an idea of where they stand. thanks & best wishes

Hi Sunflower3, My ratio is 92%.

has anyone been contacted recently via email?? i was emailed yesterday by one of the HRSA reps because they couldn't verify one of my loans. so i faxed over the requested info, then i immediately received an email back with the HRSA contract, award verification, and bank info attached, that i needed to fax back to them within 24 hours (which i did). i feel like its so late in the game to be contacted, and was wondering if anyone else had been contacted recently??? i had honestly given up all hope since its already september and i hadn't heard a word from them, until yesterday. now i'm somewhat hopeful...but going crazy!! geez:eek: any info/help would be appreciated

i was wondering the exact same thing! i just started studying yesterday and i am signed up for the kaplan online review course (i won it at school, not sure i would have paid $400 for it or whatever it costs) but everyone i talks to just says to do question after question...etc etc. i'm worried i won't remember some of the information without going over every section either. how long are you planning on studying? have a test date?

how exciting!!! congrats!! how long did you study for? i just started my NCLEX studying yesterday!!!

I actually think Orange County has more openings than other areas of California. I know UCI had several new grad positions. I just got called for an interview for a new grad position in the NICU, but declined because I just received a new grad position at UCLA. I know St. Jude in Fullerton & St. Joseph in Orange, are also hiring new grads for their summer program. So anyhow, just wanted to let everyone know that the positions are out there, they are just highly competitive. Good luck to all!

just an fyi...not all accelerated programs are 40k+, it all depends on the school. my school offers an accelerated and traditional BSN program, and the cost is exactly the same. but doing the accel route you save 1 year of living expenses and make money sooner than the traditional route. there are state schools that offer accel programs that are much cheaper than 40k, so "accelerated" doesn't mean it's overpriced, it's all dependent on the school. if you want to go to a top-tier university, then of course you're going to pay the price, whether you're in an accelerated or traditional program.

hi SoCaliGirl...i will be graduating in july and i have, very very very very fortunately, landed a new grad position at a great teaching facility in LA. i know this is a tough time for nursing because of the economy and everything, but recruiters everywhere are reassuring everyone that this will eventually pass and the nursing shortage will return. if you're just starting nursing school i'm sure the economy will be in a better place than it is now by the time you graduate, and you'll be able to easily find a job. this is a HUGE deal at my school because so many students are freaking out (i mean it is annoying to start nursing school thinking you're guaranteed a job anywhere...then suddenly you can't land a job anywhere!!) but the faculty at our school have held numerous meetings with students and recruiters and are positive that this crunch will soon pass. so anyhow, if nursing is what you're passionate about, stick with it. trust me it is well worth it!!!

hello onesmartgirl...i wouldn't let the current economy dissuade you from pursuing a career in nursing if it's something you're truly passionate about. i'm about to gradate from nursing school and i couldn't be more happy with my decision to do so. though the economy has taken it's toll on the field of nursing, for new grads in particular, i'm pretty sure the economy will be in a much better state by the time you graduate in two years. i was fortunate enough to land one of the very few new grad positions at a great teaching facility hospital in LA because i got to know the recruiter, kept on top of things, and interviewed early. so even though new grad positions are scarce, there are still some out there. anyhow, if nursing is what you truly want to do, don't let the economy stop you.

hello firenurse81...i def think its an individual choice. i'm just about to finish up an accelerated program and to me it is well worth the money. i just really wanted to start working and start making decent money ASAP, so i went with the accelerated option. plus, i figured i'd save money only having to take out a loan for living expenses (rent, food, etc.) for one year versus two, had i chosen to do a 2 year program. there are also scholarships and other sources of aid out there that you might be eligible for. i received a scholarship that covered half of my school's tuition, which was a huge break for me. you could always apply to some accelerated programs and see what type of financial aid/scholarships they offer you and then make a decision. and btw..a 3.3 is by no means a low GPA, your experience as a EMT/paramedic will get you very far on your nursing school apps!! either way, good luck and do what's right for you!