onesmartgirl

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1. Older Nursing students

   onesmartgirl replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   I am close to your age, just graduated with my MSN from an accelerated program (my second master's degree) and got my dream job at the hospital I targeted (started last week). So, it can be done. We...

2. Older Nursing students

   onesmartgirl replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   I have to agree that age does not seems to make any difference. I just graduated with my accelerated master's, passed the NCLEX and was offered a job at my first choice hospital, and I am well into...

3. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   onesmartgirl replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Try volunteering at a hospital, request working on an active floor with patient contact (not admin, or a desk job), watch, interact, and see if you have the stomach for it. Better yet, train as a CNA...

4. Private School or Community College?! Please Help

   onesmartgirl replied to swtcaligurl's topic in General Students

   Hi, I am in LA county, and I just finished 2 years of prerequisites (taking all possible prereqs for every legit BSN and MSN program) at SMC. I was thinking Mount St Mary's accelerated BSN when I...

5. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

   onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California Nursing

   Not to discourage anyone further, but it is my understanding that ads are often required even if the nursing supervisor has someone in mind. It has to do with the perception of fairness--just hiring...

6. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

   onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California Nursing

   Robbie, I am so sorry to hear this. Of course, we will pray for you. Have you considered looking outside the area? With your experience, there may be jobs away from here. Much luck to you. Hugs,...

7. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

   onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California Nursing

   Part of the reason no one is hiring, besides the obvious recession so everyone in every industry is cutting back (and that is certainly true of healthcare), is that everyone wants to live out here....

8. How many of you got into nursing school with the first try?

   onesmartgirl replied to heartbeats's topic in California Nursing

   I got in my first try, to the Accelerated Masters program (CNL) at CSUDH. I targeted the program I wanted, it was the only program taking conditionals this year, and I worked my butt off to get in....

9. Older Nursing students

   onesmartgirl replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   I am an older student too - but have to ask where are you that you can finish prereqs in the Spring and apply for Fall? Here in So Cal they have stopped all conditional acceptance, so I have to...

10. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California Nursing

    I have done a lot of research, and I have decided to take the CNA certification and get a part time CNA job. The experience will help me get into the accelerated BSN program I want and translates...

11. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you! I was also thinking that volunteer work might help, if they can see I'm dedicated, hard working and smart, maybe it would help too. I'm willing to do whatever it takes. It helps to hear...

12. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks Karen. I am in a longtime relationship and he owns a business here, so I'm not moving. I have decided that, like anything else in life, a positive attitude, passion for your work and commitment...

13. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California Nursing

    I must say these last two are the most depressing assessments yet. I thank everyone for taking the time to respond. I think I will persevere, as I can't believe the economy won't improve in a couple...

14. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl replied to onesmartgirl's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, Thank you. Did you attend UCLA? Did you do volunteer work there first? Thanks again,

15. Are there really RN Jobs in Southern California?

    onesmartgirl posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am in my final year of prerequisites for entry into an accelerated BSN program here in LA. I have my BS and MFA in unrelated fields, have lots of management and even previous medical experience, and...