linRdsNay

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  1. Pay Differences Across California

    linRdsNay posted a topic in California Nursing

    So I just have a question based on some of the hourly wages I've seen on job postings around the state. RN's in the Bay Area make upwards of $45-50+ an hour. That's understandable, extremely high...

  2. How many of you NGs are on nights?

    linRdsNay replied to netglow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad working nights. But I think as a part of my new grad orientation, I work several weeks on nights and then several weeks on days to orient to both schedules. I'm kind of diggin nights...

  3. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    linRdsNay replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was over in Nursing Recruitment the other day for some stuff, I overheard them say that the next round of applications will open Nov 1st and to look for information on the website sometime in...

  4. Preparing for Anatomy/Physiology 2

    linRdsNay replied to johnny depp23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like you should just repeat what you did for your first A&P class...after all, you did get an A :) good

  5. What is your opinion on this matter?

    linRdsNay replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you're already pretty involved in the matter, and I commend you for this! Keep fighting the issue. Someone certainly has their priorities out of

  6. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    linRdsNay replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Now that you mention it, I think she said we get the scrub jacket in addition to the three pairs of scrubs. I could be mistaken though... Some units have different orientations because I for one am...

  7. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    linRdsNay replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think I remember Sheri saying that they give us the first three uniforms and if we want more after that we pay. I'm not sure how much for each though. Does that sound familiar to anyone

  8. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    linRdsNay replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ^ I agree. I've had to reschedule my new hire Occupational Health appointment a couple times now due to the unit specific classes I'm required to attend. They are nothing but friendly and helpful at...

  9. Hang in there, new grads!

    linRdsNay replied to anonymurse's topic in General Nursing

    keep at it fellow new grads! if this offers any sort of encouragement, I graduated in Dec09 and was just offered a position at not only a great hospital, but in my unit of preference. Stay strong...

  10. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    linRdsNay replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ^^ what unit were you hired

  11. Got asked to primary!!

    linRdsNay replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!! I love the connections you can make with the families in the NICU, it's part of the reason why I wanted so badly to work in that unit. Take pride and joy in the fact that you're doing...

  12. NICU Job Upon Graduation

    linRdsNay replied to EMS226's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Would it be possible to take on a volunteer position at that hospital, maybe even in the NICU itself? Even if it's just paperwork or filing, its a great way for you to get noticed and for people...

  13. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    linRdsNay replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    my dream has come true! I was just offered a position in the NICU! I had given up because my interview was so long ago, but I just received the call. the hospital trainings and NICU classes start...

  14. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    linRdsNay replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, again, UCLA has proved me wrong! Just when I give up, I get a call OFFERING ME A JOB!!! This is a NICU position (the unit I precepted in) and I start with all the trainings and NICU classes...

  15. did i fail the nclex today?

    linRdsNay replied to runner20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    try the pearson vue trick. it could put your nerves at ease

  16. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

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

    I got bumped back to the Aug 9th start as well. i just want to work already! :) Oh well, I guess I should enjoy the extra time to

  17. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    linRdsNay replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've given up on UCLA. I interviewed with the unit manager almost three weeks ago and was told I would hear back within a week. I didn't. So I called her back asking for an update, she said I...

  18. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    linRdsNay replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    you keep saying that but you're not giving information as to how you know that. Can you please

  19. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    linRdsNay replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    Done with what? The entire process? Where did you get this

  20. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    linRdsNay replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    ^ I haven't heard anything either, nor have any of my friends that had interviews. You are not

  21. Finally Got a Job Offer!

    linRdsNay replied to RNMeg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sounds good! Congrats to

  22. What are Accelerated BSN programs like?

    linRdsNay replied to HelloKitty123's topic in General Students

    I just graduated from an ABSN program last December, so I'll try to answer your questions from my experiences. What are Accelerated BSN programs like? Expect a quick pace. I'm assuming you...

  23. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    linRdsNay replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    The interview went well I thought. I thought the panel interview would be intimidating as well, but it was actually kind of nice. The other candidates and I got to talk a lot before the interview...

  24. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    linRdsNay replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    50k for 12 months in CA - 12k federal loan, 40k alternative (personal) school

  25. Dorms at Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing, NJ

    linRdsNay replied to CaitlinLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say anything about your school or their dorms, but dorm life in general is great! Like the other poster eluded to, the moral support is wonderful and extremely helpful when studying for...