I have a few suggestions. Have you signed up on all career sites under healthcare/nursing to have alerts for RN jobs to be sent to you automatically through e-mail? I did and just got an interview...
I really appreciate all your comments because it like reading my story in parts of every one of them. I had a horrible experience as a new grad in a tele unit. I never felt accepted, I constantly...
I would like to give some advice to those who are considering APU for the BSN program. I was accepted by the program and did go to the orientation. I quit before I began because I did not like the...
This is encouraging news about new grads. Many of the discussions I read about are more discouraging. I wouldn't mind working in mental health if this would count for the experience you need for...
Hi Meems, Thanks for all your helpful information. I am going to RCC for the RN portion of the degree and then planning to go to CSULB for the NP and Masters only. I liked this program since it...
Hi Meems, What did you mean about not wanted to go to CSULB? I have been talking to them about the RN to the FNP program and have found them very helpful and encouraging so far. I do not know much...
I know there are programs for the RN all the way to the NP. It is good to get some experience working as an RN before applying to the Master's program. Usually you can bypass the BSN if you have a...
It's nice to know that it is not just me that is feeling unsure about the direction to take in nursing. At this point, I will start with an ADN/RN, work for awhile and then continue on in my...
fullofenergy replied to creativetype2007's topic in General Nursing
Hi Merky, I am responding to your message regarding the ADN to the BSN with a BA in another field. How long did this take and where do you get your BSN? I am wondering if the requirements may start...
It's so confusing about what degrees hospitals want out there. I hear RN and experience is what they really want, and now it seems some may be looking for the BSN. It takes a few years to get a BSN...
fullofenergy replied to creativetype2007's topic in General Nursing
You may want to look into the Cal State Long Beach program for EL-MSN that takes three years. It is pretty inexpensive as well but I am not sure of the exact costs. I believe it might be close to...
fullofenergy replied to AF Nur's topic in Nursing Career
I think hospitals should be required to hire some new grads also. This will help out with new nurses getting their first experience and the hospitals could probably pay a little less for them. After...
fullofenergy replied to AF Nur's topic in Nursing Career
Yes, I would like to hear more from new grads in Southern California in particular. How difficult is it to find your first job as an RN? Which hospitals are hiring new grads at this