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  1. Med-Surg floor sucks, and nursing unions

    nvsmom replied to coco42rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As far as jobs, the program I was referring to which had students from the previous graduating class...about 50% of the graduating class within 1 month after graduation and taking the NCLEX had...

  2. Med-Surg floor sucks, and nursing unions

    nvsmom replied to coco42rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The med-surg floor and the hospital I worked at...same as my colleagues had a max of 4 patients. There is a law in CA that prohibits someone from taking more than 4 patients during a

  3. Med-Surg floor sucks, and nursing unions

    nvsmom replied to coco42rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    There are houses in Cali that you can buy for 200k-300k. And there are places to rent starting at $600...and they aren't in the slums either. If you want to be able to afford living in Cali and...

  4. 100k salary?

    nvsmom replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    I think the thing to take into consideration is yes, cost of living is high in California, but there are families who make $40k or even people who make 30k and are doing ok. You choose to live within...

  5. 100k salary?

    nvsmom replied to pilot833's topic in General Nursing

    It's very possible, but depends on where you are working. I know states that have an active union pay nurses very well. Here in California, a new graduate with an associate's degree or bachelor's can...

  6. University of San Francisco ME-CNL Spring 2013

    nvsmom replied to Sb1217's topic in California Nursing

    I may be applying...I think the personal essay/goals will play a very important

  7. Med-Surg floor sucks, and nursing unions

    nvsmom replied to coco42rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    wow, several nursing grads shared with a nursing program I was in that they are starting out at $46 per hour plus shift differential, etc. This is in Cali. A lot of RNs with ADNs are making almost...

  8. TEAS EXAM: I failed...Anyone take it with some advice?

    nvsmom replied to karenroxx's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    There seems to be no difference in the Math subject when it comes to TEAS IV or V. English and Reading are the subjects that are different from each version. It would be nice if the test included...

  9. UPenn accelerated BSN 2011...anyone?

    nvsmom posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just wanted to know how many people here are planning to apply for the accelerated program at UPenn in 2011? (one starts in the

  10. Spring 2012 Samuel Merritt ABSN applicants

    nvsmom replied to 24gaDalek's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, look on page 10 or 11 from this thread. BTW,

  11. Spring 2012 Samuel Merritt ABSN applicants

    nvsmom replied to 24gaDalek's topic in California Nursing

    Are you taking the class with SMU? When I asked about my prerequisites that I still had left to take, which were Patho and Pharm, L. told me they must be completed by August 31. When I spoke with...

  12. Spring 2012 Samuel Merritt ABSN applicants

    nvsmom replied to 24gaDalek's topic in California Nursing

    what prerequisite are you missing or is it still in

  13. Spring 2012 Samuel Merritt ABSN applicants

    nvsmom replied to 24gaDalek's topic in California Nursing

    I think there are

  14. Spring 2012 Samuel Merritt ABSN applicants

    nvsmom replied to 24gaDalek's topic in California Nursing

    Just looked at this older post...I agree. Just because you have a high GPA or high test scores doesn't mean you will definitely get in and if you have a lower GPA or TEAS score doesn't mean you won't...

  15. Spring 2012 Samuel Merritt ABSN applicants

    nvsmom replied to 24gaDalek's topic in California Nursing

    That's great! I'm glad everything is working out for me...so thankful I'm going to

  16. Spring 2012 Samuel Merritt ABSN applicants

    nvsmom replied to 24gaDalek's topic in California Nursing

    I think there a several people who didn't receive calls, but emails. I was reading over some older posts in different threads and I'm under the impression that the email is the official notification...

  17. Spring 2012 Samuel Merritt ABSN applicants

    nvsmom replied to 24gaDalek's topic in California Nursing

    Well...I was bummed the past few days because I didn't get in this one school I applied for and I didn't get a call from SM. I was waiting for a rejecting letter..but then checked my email 5 minutes...

  18. New TEAS V Science Section

    nvsmom replied to nepthea's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I think you can get a good deal if you buy it on the ATI website with the practice tests as a packaged deal. If you look online at places like Amazon, Half or Alibris..even eBay, you will find people...

  19. TEAS EXAM: I failed...Anyone take it with some advice?

    nvsmom replied to karenroxx's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I don't believe this is true. I've always done well in English and Literature. I didn't study for the TEAS IV at all and received nineties and one-hundreds on the English and Reading sections. When I...

  20. New TEAS V Science Section

    nvsmom replied to nepthea's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    just took it today. I believe if you study the science in the study guide and purchase the practice tests, you should do alright. I was surprised at how LOW my English and Reading scores were. I...

  21. Can you work as both? Nurse and...

    nvsmom replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks so much for your replies everyone! I will definitely continue to think about Pharmacy school and probably even law (have been interested in a while). I think the possibilities are...

  22. Can you work as both? Nurse and...

    nvsmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can you become a nurse and pharmacist AND work both jobs? Different times, of

  23. Can you work as both? Nurse and...

    nvsmom replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    so one couldn't work both as a nurse and a

  24. UTA Online Academic Partnership BSN Program - Dallas Hospitals

    nvsmom replied to txnurstud's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I've spoken to my advisor several times, but the best way I am able to reach her is through email. She always responds to my email within 72 hours, but mainly within 24

  25. Medical staff during tsunami in Japan had to leave some patients behind..

    nvsmom posted a topic in General World

    http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/28/japan.tsunami.hospital/index.html?iref=obinsite what would you do in this