Do you know what department you'll be volunteering in?? I've heard that one of the factors schools look at is experience in hospitals when admitting students, but I'm not sure how accurate this
If you are in CA, Loma Linda Children's Hospital has a RN Residency in Pediatrics (they started accepting apps yesterday and will only take them until May 2nd). Good luck getting
Cry. Then perhaps do something do something productive. I'm going to start applying to programs in the Fall and keep applying until I get into a program. In the meantime, I'll try to build on my...
I AM! Sign ups for pre-reqs are in a few weeks so I'm still deciding. I'm actually thinking of throwing in a nursing course that prepares you to become a CNA so I can use it to get some...
Yikes, 1000 applicants! It's the lottery system that makes me hesitant to base my chances of becoming an RN on these programs. I'm currently at ARC, but I'm looking ALL over for a nursing program to...
Hopefully you have copies of those papers you signed Read through those and see the specific language of the agreement. If you ever want to challenge it, you may be able to do so under your state's...
I'm in Seattle this week looking at both Seattle U and UW. Congrats to those accepted!! Could you give me an idea of what GPA and test scores helped get you in?? Thanks!
Does it matter what school you went to for nursing?? I'm wondering how big of a difference it would make if I graduated from a state school, like CSUS - aka Sac State or UCLA, or a private school...
Yes, I can only read it, but I can't respond... so frustrating! I'm finishing my pre-reqs at a community college in Sacramento and am taking TEAS in a couple of months at SMU. I'll try to post more...
Thanks for the great info Nicki! I can see that the factors you listed are definitely making it more difficult for new grads to secure employment. What a good thing you had experience as an LVN! I...
Congrats on graduating Lindsay! Can I ask where you went to school?? I'm sorry to hear its been such a struggle to find a position!! What type of positions you have been applying for? Are you an...
I'm currently working on joint degrees in nursing and law and $15 for a legal nurse consultant is way below the average here in CA. I'm inclined to think that is hardly worth your time and effort....