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  1. PICU new grad job offered

    RN_stucky621 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I was offered a new grad job in a PICU at a california hospital and was wondering how demanding the PICU is? I never saw myself doing peds after licensure (especially in PICU) but was lucky to get an...

  2. No one will give me a chance

    RN_stucky621 replied to KEELER's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Home health, flu clinic, snf, assisted living, etc....there are plenty of opportunities in nursing. Yes, those aren't acute care settings but it could still provide you invaluable experience (and not...

  3. Traffic tickets and BVNPT Application process

    RN_stucky621 replied to imanurseyo32's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    grats

  4. NCLEX and licensing with 2 OLD DUI's

    RN_stucky621 replied to Carl Winslow's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It took them about a year and a half to grant me the ability to sit for the NCLEX and I was given an unrestricted license after their investigation. I only have one but I got it during school so it...

  5. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    RN_stucky621 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This was my very first job after licensure California (bay area) 35/hour new grad flu

  6. NCLEX and licensing with 2 OLD DUI's

    RN_stucky621 replied to Carl Winslow's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Agree with Meri, you have to start getting letters from your instructors (yes they are going to have to know about you DUI so they can address is in their character letter). They are most likely going...

  7. PICU new grad job offered

    RN_stucky621 replied to RN_stucky621's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for all your input......it seems like I better learn as much as possible when I have my 10 weeks with a preceptor before I get thrown onto the floor on my

  8. need advice for Nursing school

    RN_stucky621 replied to justmeeh_ayz's topic in Nurse Registration

    seems like you're going to have to enter a nursing program here in the USA to ever become an RN in the

  9. Take a refresher course? Practice as an intern? Review for inclex? What to do first!!

    RN_stucky621 replied to Kbonus08's topic in Nurse Registration

    Agreed, an ADN who graduated a month or two ago that is eligible to apply for any US employer and in process of getting their BSN will look a lot better than someone who graduated with a BSN years ago...

  10. How Does an RN make more in Sacramento than San Diego????

    RN_stucky621 replied to Scarpydooooo's topic in California Nursing

    If you get into a state-run teaching hospital (UCLA, UCSD, UC Irvine) I hear the benefits aren't too bad as you can get into CALPERS. Someone correct me if I'm

  11. Sacramento colleges.. Advice needed

    RN_stucky621 replied to Taylor1432's topic in California Nursing

    There are plenty of RN jobs for new grads with associates but I doubt you'll be able to stay in the sacramento area. Also, try San Joaquin Delta in Stockton which has an awesome program and plenty of...

  12. Tele RN with 10 year experience try to find a job in Sacramento area.

    RN_stucky621 replied to Buddyken's topic in California Nursing

    Sacramento can be perceived as boring until you live there and find out that there is so much to do. The pay for RNs isn't as high as they bay area but you can make a pretty good living as described...

  13. Work visa for Bsn rn

    RN_stucky621 replied to springbloom's topic in Immigration Advice

    Might have to start looking into getting a Master in Nursing degree as I feel like this may be the minimum for foreign educated nurses

  14. So is ADN- RN really a waste of time?

    RN_stucky621 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is actually a good amount of hospitals and SNFs hiring ADNs here in California. Most of them are willing to chip in if you decide to get your BSN while working also. The hiring freeze is slowly...

  15. My success story. California brn with a dui.

    RN_stucky621 replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Depending on where you live i'd say have patience and start looking for a job outside of nursing for a little bit. I got a DUI in nursing school and it took me about 2.5 years to finally get my RN...

  16. New Grad with recent DUI; denied licensure

    RN_stucky621 replied to nursingnerd25's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So after about a year and a half I am very happy to announce that the BRN has dropped their disciplinary actions against my application and I am free to take the NCLEX to get an UNRESTRICTED license....

  17. My success story. California brn with a dui.

    RN_stucky621 replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    As bpowers stated, its probably better to get a letter from a psychiatrist (MD or DO) in addition to the one from your psychologist. Remember that it is up to you to show proof that you are...

  18. New Grad with recent DUI; denied licensure

    RN_stucky621 replied to nursingnerd25's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am also in a similar situation (1st time DUI during school). What someone recommended here on the forums is to go to a MD or DO psychiatrist that is an addiction specialist and have them do an...

  19. Poll: As a male in Nursing school, my goal/desire is to work in this area....

    RN_stucky621 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Any area that hires me after I

  20. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    RN_stucky621 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just FYI I heard my analysis that with the federal government shutting down and the stimulus money running out they are thinking about cutting a majority of the scholarship recipients or even thinking...

  21. Anyone has attended Preferred College of Nursing at Van Nuys?

    RN_stucky621 replied to chloeremme12's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Solidus..I remember seeing your posting a few years ago about CSU Bakersfield.....are you still in that RN

  22. CUNY Hunter College not accepting any nursing applications until Fall 2012?

    RN_stucky621 replied to jessicastrife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The RN pathway program that you linked are for people who already are RNs (ADN) and are furthering their education to get a BSN. This is currently being suspended until 2012 "The RN Pathway is the...

  23. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    RN_stucky621 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    all your answers can be found here: Nursing Scholarship

  24. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    RN_stucky621 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Was not an initial award recipient and got mine at 12pm PST

  25. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    RN_stucky621 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So is the October 7th payout still happening? I was one of the late recipients and never got the initial award