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  1. Does sewing scrubs count as RN experience ;) ?

    NurseVN replied to ocmama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Haha... I make and hem my own scrubs too. During my interview, I told the manager about this hobby and he was impressed! I'm glad you keep your sense of humor alive

  2. White Memorial New Grad 2011

    NurseVN replied to namiani's topic in California Nursing

    I sent u a PM. Good

  3. Newbie needs empowerment!

    NurseVN replied to newbie242's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sent you a PM. Hope it helps. Best of luck to you. Let me know here if you have any questions and I will either respond here or PM you again. I know how hard it is to land the first RN position so...

  4. Newbie needs empowerment!

    NurseVN replied to newbie242's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad myself (5 weeks in orientation, still have 7 weeks to go) on a cardiac step down unit. I'm sorry your coworkers have not been so professional but I agree with previous poster. I made it...

  5. "OLD" grad

    NurseVN replied to chillin4me's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I say still apply and if they ask for a statement of personal essay, address this fact positively. Some new grad programs (non-Versant) does not have time frame requirement :-) i think it's not your...

  6. Jobs are out there...

    NurseVN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Right after I accepted a job offer from a great hospital which is almost 80 miles away from my house, 3 other hospitals within 30 miles from me want to interview and offer me a position. These are...

  7. new RN - income questions

    NurseVN replied to sheryl1304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Better offer and commute distance but It is a great hospital! Enjoy

  8. new RN - income questions

    NurseVN replied to sheryl1304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is this Whittier Presbyterian? I interviewed there before but now working somewhere else

  9. Jobs are out there...

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

    I started this residency in February and moved closer to the hospital with my hubby because the new place would be closer to his workplace too. I love it here: Magnet hospital, great pay, great...

  10. How will I ever handle a 5 pt load?

    NurseVN replied to quinnila's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will start my first shift training with a preceptor tomorrow. My floor is Cardiac-thoracic/ tele/ step down floor so max. Pt ratio is 3:1 unless pt Care is light and more than 1 RN call off, then...

  11. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    NurseVN replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Cedars decided to hire about 20 more poeple from the group they interviewed. Keep your phone

  12. New Grad Med Surg or PACU?

    NurseVN posted a topic in PACU

    I'm a new grad from July 2010. I got both offers from 2 different hospital. One is night 12-HR shift (7p-7a) on Med Surg. I have the options of choosing a specialty and interviewed with that manager...

  13. New Grad Med Surg or PACU?

    NurseVN replied to NurseVN's topic in PACU

    Thanks Everyone!!! I have decided to go with Med Surge option because of my long term career goal. It was an extremely difficult decision but I am thankful to have the support from my family, friends...

  14. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    NurseVN replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From my new location, I'll still be 17 miles away from Cedars (due to spouse's job location) so I have to take the 10. I learned that I can drive on Wilshire Blvd if I want to do side streets....

  15. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    NurseVN replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    just asked1 I'll get up to $1500 since I'm in

  16. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    NurseVN replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm 80 miles away and need to relocate too. I will ask Liza to see if I can get some reimbursement....anything helps

  17. What did you do to get hired as a New Grad?

    NurseVN replied to twentysomething's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can get it anywhere that can provide proof of certification. I live in CA, so I did it with Heart Redlands (from ICU nurse at Loma Linda). Also, once you get an interview, read posts here about...

  18. New Nurses! Post here, Lets get to know one another!

    NurseVN replied to avidhunter3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll chime in too! I graduated in July with my BSN, worked at a Rehab Hospital for 6 months. Just turned in my resignation letter :-) I will start at my dream hospital next week so I'm kind of...

  19. Need help making decision for 2 job offers

    NurseVN replied to victoryoctober132010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think hospital (acute care) experience will be valuable. You will have more chance to grow and make more money in the long run. Also good for your master! Acute care background is

  20. Job Dilemma- Need Opinions!!

    NurseVN replied to Jw1724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree that open communication is KEY! Or you can work at the new place 24hrs/week and per diem at the current place for a while....Then when the new place offers you full time, you have a legitimate...

  21. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    NurseVN replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My appointment is 730 am today and it's not 930am and I'm still in Employee health office. I still have parking and drug test to do. Also I feel cheated. It turned out base rate is 28.71/HR but since...

  22. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    NurseVN replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    $34.91 for those in MSN program or graduated with MSN? Parking fee exists (as mentioned under employee benefit on Cedars site). I don't know how much though

  23. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    NurseVN replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rita called on Monday to offer the position and told me to wait for someone to call for paperwork. Then Liza called me at 9 am next day to set up an appointment, confirm my email, and told me to bring...

  24. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    NurseVN replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For me, they asked for official transcript (lucky I always have a couple handy), DL, SSN, RN license, CPR card. If u want direct deposit, then 2 voided checks. Liza said they will explain everything...

  25. White Memorial New Grad Program

    NurseVN replied to nicrn7's topic in California Nursing

    I just turned down my offer @ White so u can give them a call to see! U will never know