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  1. Loma Linda & New grad programs in Cali

    RNnicu42 replied to praizym's topic in California Nursing

    There are a few major hospitals in Visalia. Check out Emanual Medical Center & KDHCD. You may even want to look into bakersfield, its about 45 minutes south of Vislia. Even though these areas are...

  2. Loma Linda RN residency 2012

    RNnicu42 replied to d33ng's topic in California Nursing

    I uploaded my resume and letters of recomendation as one document when it says "stop, upload document now". Im pretty sure it only allows you to upload one document. I heard that someone who wasnt...

  3. How Soon To Specialize

    RNnicu42 replied to NearlyanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad and also want to work in the NICU. I have had two interviews but had been rejected both times (they went with nurses who had experience). Can I ask where you live? Im in Cali and i'm...

  4. The night shift is starting to catch up to me.

    RNnicu42 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree - turn your phone off. Unless your work pays for your phone and phone plan, they cannot require you to have it on or require you to answer it. Your sleep is more

  5. New grad nicu interview @ UCSF

    RNnicu42 replied to kimsjc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just got the email that I didnt get the position. They said they went with applicants who had previous level II experience. Oh well... the search

  6. New grad nicu interview @ UCSF

    RNnicu42 replied to kimsjc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I felt the same way. All of us are well qualified. I hope we get selected!!!! Good

  7. New grad nicu interview @ UCSF

    RNnicu42 replied to kimsjc's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How did your interview go? I had an interview there last week and am now just playing the waiting game. I think we are supposed to hear by this friday. Is that what you were told

  8. Planning on moving to Santa Clara, CA

    RNnicu42 replied to Pinkberryz's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am familiar with the Santa Clara area. I do not work in a hospital there but I have lived in that area. The pay is defintely better but the cost of living is high. Also, as with any where in...

  9. nicu or newborn nursery first?

    RNnicu42 replied to jewls67's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If NICU is where you ultimately want to be I would take that offer. There will probably an orientation that should help you feel a little more comfortable. From what I have heard though, no matter...

  10. I found a job!

    RNnicu42 replied to sparklie.lady's topic in First Year After Licensure

    what state do you live

  11. New grad looking for NICU position question.

    RNnicu42 replied to futureNICUrn14's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi there, I am also a new grad looking for a nicu position. I have heard different things from different managers and nurses. Some have said that if you stick with your passion, that it will shine...

  12. Good books/reading materials for new RNs?

    RNnicu42 replied to dittosaur-bandaid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just finished a book called "Critical Care" by Theresa Brown. It is not so much a content book but its an excellent read. Its about an oncology nurse in her first year after school and how she...

  13. NICU interview!! ...examples of any NICU specific interview questions you were asked?

    RNnicu42 replied to ENI431's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had an interview in a level III NICU earlier in the week. Some questions they asked were... "what qualities will you bring to this unit?, What will be your biggest challenege? and what kind of...

  14. St. Helena Hospital

    RNnicu42 replied to newcalnurse's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry to hear that you didnt get the position. Just keep trying. I believe that everything happens for reason and not getting this position just means that you were meant for a different

  15. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    RNnicu42 replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Im a new grad. I got my license July 2011. I have an interview next tuesday in a NICU in a perfect location. I am super nervous. Wish me

  16. New Grad RN Program VA Hospital Palo Alto 2011

    RNnicu42 replied to PolaskyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im not sure what the exact requirements are. I think I remember hearing over 600. I graduated with a BSN and i have 750 clinical hours. As for the clinical rotation break down, I did break it down by...

  17. St. Helena Hospital

    RNnicu42 replied to newcalnurse's topic in California Nursing

    I saw that too. I applied to just one and then just made sure I sent my letter of intent to the email address. I dont think there is any need to apply to all. If you find out different though let us...

  18. Kaiser job fair in San Jose

    RNnicu42 replied to marine1225's topic in California Nursing

    Wee_oneRN, can you share information about the Concord job fair? I cannot find any information on it. Also, for anyone is southern CA, Kaiser is holding a job fair in Burbank on

  19. New Grad RN Program VA Hospital Palo Alto 2011

    RNnicu42 replied to PolaskyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, I applied to the position as well. It was originally supposed to close 8/19, but since they got it posted late, they are leaving it open until 8/25. I would still apply as soon as possible...

  20. Washington Hospital - Fremont New Grad summer 2011

    RNnicu42 replied to kimsjc's topic in California Nursing

    grrr - this process is very frustrating. What will it take to get a job, or at least a manager

  21. VAPA New Grad Program 2011

    RNnicu42 replied to RNnicu42's topic in California Nursing

    I also listed just listed them in order of preference. I included it as part of my cover letter. Good luck

  22. New Grad NICU Support Thread

    RNnicu42 replied to niculove's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What state and area to you live? Im in Bay Area, CA and finding a new grad NICU position any where in CA has been a

  23. First Job: Clinic? Home Health? Hospital? etc

    RNnicu42 replied to CaliRN2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad as well and from I have heard, LTC, SNF, clinic, etc. work experience does not count toward acute care experience. So for positions that require 1-2 years experience, these positions...

  24. Washington Hospital - Fremont New Grad summer 2011

    RNnicu42 replied to kimsjc's topic in California Nursing

    My app says forwarded to manager too. I hope they start calling soon. I am starting to get

  25. Washington Hospital - Residency Program of Fremont, CA

    RNnicu42 replied to AAVA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Washington just posted a new New Grad Med/Surg position. For those of you that got jobs there, what is the training and the hospital like? My status currently says forwarded to manager... fingers...