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  1. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hey, I applied for RN residencies at both UCSF and Stanford during the week of May 10th, 2010. I wanted to hear from anyone who has applied to either program AND has been contacted by a recruiter....

  2. Should I become a Nurse at 30?

    westmidwest replied to flyfish108's topic in General Nursing

    30 is not too old. nursing is fantastically rewarding. i went to a top nursing school and the nursing curriculum is hard, I say this as someone who has several degrees from other top schools and...

  3. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    Has anyone hear anything from SHC yet? Interviews, Jobs, etc? icuuci & BayareaRNBSN any final news? Best

  4. UCSF Residency 2010

    westmidwest posted a topic in California Nursing

    Has anyone who applied to the 2010 UCSF RN residency program heard back from HR? Just curious. Best of

  5. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    Northbay - I applied to both programs but during my phone interview had to choose only one so I went with adult. Both of my applications are still "in review,"and I have not been contacted. linRdsNay...

  6. One class at college, include it on resume?

    westmidwest replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    no, but message is too short so no

  7. UCSF Residency 2010

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    had an interview, it went as well as I ever could have hoped for yet I got a phone call two days later saying I was not selected. best of

  8. military and nursing school

    westmidwest replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    fyi it's "i.e.," not "ie:" those who cast

  9. Just interviewed a nurse who *loves* her job

    westmidwest replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I concur. Nursing is awesome. Some of my fellow nurses--not so much--but the job is

  10. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

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  11. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    anybody hear from ucsf? my stanford status changed from "application accepted" to "unknown" to "in process" still no phone call;( Anyone in a similar

  12. I use up all of my compassion at work.

    westmidwest replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you feel so burnt out. However, if you remain indifferent to your family you might risk your personal life, which of course is your choice. Marriage is ideally predicated on mutual...

  13. Our new boss writing everyone up!

    westmidwest replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding me? you are a well paid professional and are responsible for people's lives. A million new grads would kill for your job. Get. There. On. Time. If this is too much to ask work at...

  14. Looking for the bright side

    westmidwest replied to yogamom's topic in General Nursing

    great point that the majority of people you hear from are those that do not have jobs, and are angry, this I totally believe is true. however, I graduated from a top 20 school, was one of the top...

  15. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry I was not clear. I have not received a phone message, and was hypothesizing that the reason why was because recruiters don't leave messages (I'm clearly stretching here) so was asking if anyone...

  16. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    re:loma6685 My LPCH status changed to "unknown" but I have not been contacted in any way. also: Did anyone receive a phone message from the Stanford recruiter to return a call. I do not have a...

  17. university of phoenix RN and clinicals???

    westmidwest replied to alyCNA's topic in School, College Programs

    cb_rn wow. I apologize if I offend. Truly. I was simply trying to offer advice from someone who asked for it. I do not think of myself as better than an other RN. You are correct every RN is...

  18. Told to have tougher skin!

    westmidwest replied to dscott76's topic in General Nursing

    to me, it means you need more self-confidence. If you are good at what you do, or even are trying to the best of your ability then that is all you can do. Other people are occasionally harsh but if...

  19. i dont wanna be a nurse

    westmidwest replied to guest01/18/17's topic in Nursing Career

    if you resent working with families you should get out of health care, you'd fit the mold more for and MD than an RN but its far far less than ideal, cept perhaps surgery which is only like a 10 year...

  20. 2010 - UCSF / Stanford RN Residency Interview?

    westmidwest replied to westmidwest's topic in California Nursing

    I figured, but how do you know

  21. Is the medical field right for me?

    westmidwest replied to swayman2202's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a PCT on a high acuity floor and the workload was absolutely insane. I hated going to work, some/a lot of the staff were mean, it was stressful, never a break, etc. However, I loved...

  22. Seeking career suggestions.

    westmidwest replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    you are employed which is fantastic, so long as you provide safe and competent pt care I would think hard of bailing a job for which innumerable new grads with no prospects would kill each other for....

  23. i dont wanna be a nurse

    westmidwest replied to guest01/18/17's topic in Nursing Career

    what do you not like about

  24. university of phoenix RN and clinicals???

    westmidwest replied to alyCNA's topic in School, College Programs

    I of course respect your decision to become a nurse but would suggest you look into a real (ie non-online school). Many real universities offer some on-line classes but I know for a fact that many...

  25. married to MD

    westmidwest replied to onthefence's topic in Men in Nursing

    it works for me. nursing and medicine are complimentary but different non-competing disciplines. It is nice to be able to speak the same language (medical) and it is great to be able to ask someone...