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  1. Path to Management at new organization

    Hello fellow nurses, I would appreciate any guidance you can spare about the career path I should take to return to work. I've tried getting mentorship through ANA but it's fallen through twice. My situation: I left my Med/Surg job after 9 ...
  2. Calling all New Grad Nurses

    1) 14 months (passed NCLEX in June 2013) 2) Yes 3) Received offer of employment a few weeks before graduating 4) N/A 5) ADN
  3. [Med/surg] What are top 5 drugs your floor uses?

    In addition to the meds already listed, I frequently give Sennakot or Docusate.
  4. WGU Sept 2014..Anyone??

    It looks like a few of us are starting this fall! We should have a support group! I was originally aiming to start the RN-MSN Leadership on Oct. 1st but with how quickly the admissions process has been going, I could start Sept. 1st. I only had 2 sc...
  5. San Diego California

    Expect mid 30s/hr. It's definitely enough for a single person to live on, even more so if you have roommates. My coworker is doing just fine renting on his own.
  6. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    ADN: 27 yo in 2013 RN-MSN: Goal is to earn this degree by end of 2016
  7. San Diego City College ADN 2014

    Congrats on your acceptance dukesmama! City College has a great program and boasts a very high NCLEX pass rate.
  8. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Geographic location - Southern California Pay rate - $35.25/hr In which area / specialty do you work? - Telemetry What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? - RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? - ADN, ACLS How many years of...
  9. How many scrubs do you own?

    I was working per diem so I got by with only 2 sets for the first 3 months of working. I have purchased 4 more sets and 2 coordinating tops since I will be working full-time soon, which brings my total to 6 sets (or 8 outfits). I would probably own m...
  10. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    New grad ADN working in a hospital in SoCal for $35/hr.
  11. Want to schedule but NO AVAILABLE DATES?

    How often have you checked Pearson Vue for test dates? New dates can become available daily as people reschedule their exams so don't lose hope.
  12. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    I prefer the sizing and softness of Grey's Anatomy. I really wish they offered a wider range of prints. I had my heart set on buying cute prints for nursing but unfortunately, the only tops that fit me are solids.
  13. CNA jobs San Diego

    If you don't need to work immediately, then I suggest petitioning to take the CNA certification exam after you finish the first semester of nursing school. Some hospitals may be willing to consider nursing students for their CNA/PCT positions, even f...
  14. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    My panel consisted of Mercy SD, CV and Encinitas, and I received an offer from CV DOU and Encinitas M/S. I'm leaning toward Encinitas because I prefer M/S over DOU.
  15. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    Congrats SoCalRN and kamsmom for getting offers to the DEU! I just got a call with 2 offers for the New Grad Residency program, so the notification process has begun!!
  16. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    It states the number of openings in the job posting.
  17. Scripps new grad program summer 2013

    If you've applied to Scripps and completed the TalentMine assessment within the last 12 months, your results should be submitted once you log in. This was the case for me last week. The simulation questions didn't appear for me, and when I contacted...
  18. Getting a job offer way before graduation?

    Great advice!!
  19. I don't think they disclose the actual point cut-off during their info session or over the phone.
  20. Like Qtip, I also was accepted for the semester I applied for and wasn't on the waitlist prior to applying. The application deadline was December 1st (for Fall 2011).
  21. Anyone on the waiting list get a letter from San Diego City College?

    Thanks for the reassurance luv2bake! I appreciate the insight you have given so far.
  22. New NS, What's your first "nursing shoe" gonna be?

    I don't like the look of clogs or Crocs so I bought some New Balance 410 walking shoes. I'll have some time to break them in before I start school. Hope they work out.
  23. ADN programs around San Diego?

    No, I was accepted under their new multi-point criteria.
  24. ADN programs around San Diego?

    There's also San Diego City College. I'll be starting there on Aug. 22nd. The courses are going to be taught in a new building across the street from the main campus, which to me is a plus.
  25. Grossmont ADN application

    see my responses in purple :)