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  1. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    They called me back today to confirm my address and request my official transcript. I asked her that because my friend didn't receive the email. She said just wait, they are not done. She looked for...

  2. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    I spoke with Liza from HR to schedule my blood test and stuff and was able to get some info. The directors decided to hire 90/150 people with 3 start dates. I asked for my friend but her name was not...

  3. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    There are 3: Feb 7, Feb 28, and March 14. I'm in Feb 7th. Hope to meet everyone here in person

  4. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    Thank u. She will be calling today and tomorrow for Feb 7th group. I was the first one she said. So be patient! I will pray for all of you. If I can, everyone can. My GPA is right at 3.5

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

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

    Above is excellent advices. Here are my advises: 1. Apply EVERYWHERE. Be flexible. I work Rehab part time while job searching and now have multiple job offers at teaching hospitals. 2. Move if you...

  6. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    Rita just called me. I got the offer to start on Feb 7th 2011, in 2 weeks. The rate is $33.50 (not $32.50 like I mentioned). Best Wishes Everyone

  7. New Grad Med Surg or PACU?

    NurseVN replied to NurseVN's topic in PACU

    Now I'm more in dilemma :-( Thanks for your input! My goal is to finally become a FNP, will my experience in PACU or Med Surge more

  8. New Grad Med Surg or PACU?

    NurseVN replied to NurseVN's topic in PACU

    I heard it's hard to get into PACU too, that's why it's hard to decide. They can't offer me 12hr shift because everybody is 8 and the hospital wants to remain so. They're both good hospital. PACU one...

  9. deleted my ATT number & my test is tomorrow at 1p...what do I do?

    NurseVN replied to Bdiedrich11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did u check ur scam or trash can in ur mailbox? Maybe the email is still

  10. New grad Med Surg or PACU?

    NurseVN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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 after 6 months. I need 18 month...

  11. Commute time from Alhambra to Cedars Sinai ( for night shift?

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

    Thanks!

  12. Commute time from Alhambra to Cedars Sinai ( for night shift?

    NurseVN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    What is the commute time from Alhambra to Cedars Sinai for night shift (7p-730a)? My husband works in Garden grove and we want to find a place in the middle to commute.

  13. New grad Med Surg or PACU?

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

    they're not waiting for me. the new grad program does not start until march so i won't do physicals or sign paperwork until february 2nd. it's like 3 weeks from when i was offered the job. i was...

  14. New grad Med Surg or PACU?

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

    I have a set schedule at PACU for my first year M- F 10-6 pm or st like that. After first year, I'll have to calls on weekends and weekdays (11p-7am) like other staffs. That's why school is...

  15. New grad Med Surg or PACU?

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

    I have a set schedule at PACU for my first year M- F 10-6 pm or st like that. That's why school is impossible. It's great schedule though. With med Surge, Ill have every other weekend and self...

  16. Commute time from Alhambra to Cedars Sinai ( for night shift?

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

    Thank you! I checked and the distance from Alhambra to Cedars is 21 miles. I'm thinking of leaving my house around 530 pm to be ready for work at 7 pm. My husband works 2x/week (Tues and Thurs) and...

  17. New grad Med Surg or PACU?

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

    I didn't do anything different but I work part time (2-3 days/week 8hr shift) at a Rehabilitation Center since I got my license. No benefit and the pay is crappy but I made a lot of friends there. I...

  18. New grad Med Surg or PACU?

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

    I think so too but I'm not a night person and my hubby said I might be too hard on my body. I wish I can pass on one offer to my good friend in nursing school... After long six months of rejections,...

  19. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    Yes, I got the email. My interviewer scored me 5/5 for everything. She was super nice and pleasant though so maybe that's why :-) don't lose hope yet! 45% hiring is not

  20. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

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

    Can someone here who already in the new grad program at Cedars Sinai share some info about their experience? I mean work environment, staff and administrative support, culture, work load, etc.? Night...

  21. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    Ok, everyone, please calm down! It's over :-) I was able to get some information so I'll share here: Base rate $32.50/hr for BSN, night differential $7/hr, night weekend differential $9/hr. MSN will...

  22. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

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

    Ok, everyone, please calm down! It's over :-) I was able to get some information so I'll share here: Base rate $32.50/hr for BSN, night differential $7/hr, night weekend differential $9/hr. MSN will...

  23. Just got Hired into Inpatient PACU!

    NurseVN posted a topic in PACU

    I graduated in May 2010 and have been working part time as an RN since the day I passed my board at a Rehabilitation Center. After six months, I finally landed a position in a New Grad Versant program...

  24. Just got a position in PACU

    NurseVN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May 2010 and have been working part time as an RN since the day I passed my board at a Rehabilitation Center part time. After six months, I finally landed a position in a New Grad...

  25. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

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

    BEBE1ME, How do u like it at Cedars Sinai? I heard new grads are not very welcomed there??? I hope that's not true! Thanks for your time