Birry

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  1. New Grad salary in California?

    Birry replied to Guest603994's topic in California Nursing

    Tough to pin an average, since unemployment is usually based on your previous job's

  2. Should I take this RN position and begin getting experience?

    Birry replied to jes07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Think of it as someone offering you experience. I'd take it and keep looking for what you

  3. Picking the right school to get hired in the future

    Birry replied to Dressagern's topic in General Students

    Every application I've filled out as a new grad has asked for my GPA in nursing school, and most want a transcript on top of that. I've also noticed that, at least around here, there are a few schools...

  4. C in one prerequisite

    Birry replied to karentran's topic in California Nursing

    It's not the end. I got a C in statistics, and got into a CSU BSN program. Just make sure you have excellent grades in your other classes and blow the TEAS out of the water. For me, my GPA wasn't...

  5. Has the job market gotten better for new grads?

    Birry replied to debi49's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From the SF Bay area, the answer is a resounding NOPE. I think one person out of my (BSN) class of about 65 has a full time acute care job. The other 7 are basically on a relief schedule. One took a...

  6. San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center Critical Care Training Program

    Birry replied to whimm02's topic in California Nursing

    Looks like the posting is already gone. Story of my life these days

  7. UC Davis Nurse Residency September 2013 cohort

    Birry replied to Enthused RN's topic in California Nursing

    So I guess it's safe to assume that those who did not get a call can move on with their lives

  8. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    Birry replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I absolutely agree with this. The top-down, corporate model is suffocating healthcare. Lean Six Sigma may work great for a Toyota assembly line, but it doesn't apply to the bedside. Anyway, I thought...

  9. any advice on west coast university bsn program

    Birry replied to HidiConkle's topic in California Nursing

    Any classes or programs related to nursing are going to be competitive or expensive, and probably both. $135k is an awful lot to pay, especially if the end product is an ADN. The community college...

  10. UC Davis Nurse Residency September 2013 cohort

    Birry replied to Enthused RN's topic in California Nursing

    Would you be willing to shed some light on the process? How were the interviews? I've heard something about a skills assessment or something? How long was it from application to interviewing to being...

  11. UC Davis Nurse Residency September 2013 cohort

    Birry replied to Enthused RN's topic in California Nursing

    Got through it. The look-up function would bug the system out. Typing the first letter and letting the drop-down menu come up worked. Now I can't verify whether my résumé uploaded or not.

  12. UC Davis Nurse Residency September 2013 cohort

    Birry replied to Enthused RN's topic in California Nursing

    Is anyone else having problems with the Oracle interface? It keeps freezing up and making me start completely over and it doesn't look like you can save your work as you go. Specifically, it jams up...

  13. Anybody take it today 6/25

    Birry replied to Eaddesa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it on the 25th. Being in CA, we don't have the option of quick results, but we are blessed with one of the most over-burdened state governments in the Union, so with luck I'll get results...

  14. Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    Birry replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    This thread is just an example of liberty vs authority and individuals' preference for one over the other. I'll never be convinced that suspicion-less drug tests aren't a degrading insult, and I...

  15. Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    Birry replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    A professional should expect to be treated as such. I swore an oath and I take it seriously. Would you also be ok with your car and house and person being routinely randomly searched, because...

  16. Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    Birry replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    You are presenting a false dichotomy. There is nothing inconsistent in saying, articulate your suspicions or don't treat me like a suspect. I guess we'll just have to agree to occupy opposing poles...

  17. Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    Birry replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    Perhaps for me, but not for you. What are you trying to

  18. Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    Birry replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    It's the same reason I don't like taking my shoes off and having to choose between irradiation and molestation at the airport, or the NSA logging this very post along with my emails and phone calls. I...

  19. Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    Birry replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    I would prefer to see a functional/cognitive/behavioral examination upon probable cause of impairment rather than a random drug test. But I suppose that's just silly

  20. accelerated bsn program with few pre-reqs required, and no previous bsn

    Birry replied to KK4YOU's topic in General Students

    Maybe it's different outside of CA. Having just completed my BSN from a state school as a transfer student, I know, at least the public universities, require both classes in order to transfer. Even...

  21. Long shifts = Higher levels of burnout

    Birry replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yes, a 12-hour shift requires a commitment of your whole day and the mental fortitude to remain alert and productive the whole time. I'm willing to do that, because the extra personal time and...

  22. accelerated bsn program with few pre-reqs required, and no previous bsn

    Birry replied to KK4YOU's topic in General Students

    I think most bachelor's degrees require stats and public speaking. I'd be wary of any school meeting your criteria. If you do find one, make sure they are properly

  23. Long shifts = Higher levels of burnout

    Birry replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I wish people would just move to the shift that suits them rather than making these generalizations. For me, a 12-hour shift means 4 days off from work every week. I've been doing it for 12 years and...

  24. ATI exam..best way to study???

    Birry replied to raina2891's topic in General Students

    Do ALL the practice exams, and do them more than once. Then read the books. Also, do the Nurse Logic modules. I blew them off the first 3 or 4 semesters and really wish I hadn't. They really do help,...

  25. End-Stage Senioritis!

    Birry posted a topic in General Students

    I've got it bad! So does the rest of my cohort. We are graduating in May and everyone looks like a zombie, only with less energy. With application season coming up, how are the other...