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  1. Should i just "hang in there"?

    sr919 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well this is my first post, so here is my situation: I am an ADN graduate from last year(05/10), and I'll start taking BSN classes in January of next year. I was finally lucky enough to get a job this...

  2. Should i just "hang in there"?

    sr919 replied to sr919's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes noviceRN i totally agree with you. I actually did most of the care for 1 patient my 2nd week, but thats because I was paired up with a per diem nurse that was one of the most helpful ones I had,...

  3. Should i just "hang in there"?

    sr919 replied to sr919's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank U sweetheartRN and Blue2011 for ur replies. I've been applying to other hospitals and I've even contacted past recruiters that I previously met. I am considering transferring to Tele, but...

  4. How fast did you find your first job?

    sr919 replied to casnee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 2010, passed Nclex July 2010. I began applying in July and got my first and only interview in December 2010, and began working in January, 2011(almost 60 miles away from home)...I'm...

  5. New grad survey! Bsn over adn!!??

    sr919 replied to mirc88sl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would have definitely done BSN, or at least I would have tried to get into the hospital to work as a CNA. I opted to continue to work as a Medical Assistant, but that did not help me at all. But I...

  6. UCSD New Grad July Program

    sr919 replied to GraBin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    30 internal applicants!!!! Well that just shattered my

  7. Critical Care Course in Southern CA?

    sr919 replied to NurseVN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just finished taking a basic critical care course through Key Resources Medical. The website is www.cprclassroom.com. I think there is an upcoming class in either February or March. I also know...

  8. Best Nursing Magazine?

    sr919 replied to weluv3's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school (graduated May,2010) I subscribed to Nursing 2009, & 2010, as well as Nursing Made Incredibly Easy. Both of those magazines had great articles that I used plenty of...

  9. USC New Grad Program 2011

    sr919 replied to SLM3's topic in California Nursing

    @VanessaRN & Sasagrrrl & everyone else....thank U for all of the encouragement. I guess this rejection just really hit me hard, because I really wanted to work for USC. I actually drive 40...

  10. USC New Grad Program 2011

    sr919 replied to SLM3's topic in California Nursing

    Well it looks like the wait is over for some of us. I just got a very polite rejection e-mail. Unfortunately I wasnt chosen:crying2:. Good Luck to those of you that make it to the next

  11. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    sr919 replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in the same boat as you tomyjoon, I live in southern california. To make matters worse, california isnt a compact state, so i would have to pay for endorsement in another state if i want to...

  12. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    sr919 replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks cm20, I had been checking & all it said was profile created. I just checked & I was right..."Not Selected." Oh well, I guess this just means it wasnt meant for me Good Luck to all of...

  13. California's 2010 New Grad RN Program

    sr919 replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in California Nursing

    I applied to Glendale Memorials New Grad program, but I havent gotten any response. I called Human Resources about three weeks ago, but HR said that they had were still reviewing applications. The...

  14. Are nursing grads still having a hard time finding jobs?

    sr919 replied to mariposabella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you really want to be a nurse, then you should just go for it. I graduated in May, 2010 with an ADN & still have not found a job. The job market is still quite bad for new grads. In the...

  15. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    sr919 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX-RN a couple months ago, and I did the pearsonvue trick when I got home, and I got the GOOD popup. Two days later my RN license was posted on the CA BON. :yeah:So definitely try...

  16. What do you use to carry your 500 books around in?

    sr919 replied to bebahloo's topic in General Students

    You definitely don't need to carry all your books, but it is a good idea to keep them in your trunk, just in case. I bought a Jansport wheeled backpack; so far I've used it for over a year, and it's...

  17. Hi Everyone!

    sr919 replied to MissMelody's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually, Chaffey doesn't have an evening program for ADN, only day classes once or twice/week with a 12 hr clinical/week, Care plans due the next afternoon(no exceptions), + 48 hrs of required lab...