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  1. ADN=RN

    SunSurfRN replied to Birdbr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If one has a BA or BS already, then an ASN is not quicker than BSN. If one has no degree, the ASN can have some hefty waitlists these days due to it being so

  2. Possibility of Undergrad working in the ICU towards becoming CRNA

    SunSurfRN replied to fmiller007's topic in General Nursing

    Theres so many of these posts, its kind of cliche now. If someone enters nursing *exclusively* to be a CRNA they may be in for a 3-7 yr wait with the competition these days. In the mean time they will...

  3. SCRIPPS New Graduate Nurse Program August 2011

    SunSurfRN replied to toin43's topic in California Nursing

    Where are you getting these numbers? There were closer to 1000

  4. Air Force Critical Care --> CRNA School

    SunSurfRN replied to AFhealth's topic in Government, Military

    CRNA is a lofty goal. Set expectations realistically, as finding a job in a hospital these days, yet alone finding a new grad job in an ICU can be very very challenging after graduation from nursing...

  5. San Diego job outlook (determines Assoc vs Bach RN degree)

    SunSurfRN replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in California Nursing

    Theres 1000 applicants for 40 openings at Scripps, to give you an idea of what you are up against. These numbers aren't inflated

  6. Getting an RN degree...Worth it or not?

    SunSurfRN replied to pat8585's topic in Nursing Career

    Whats an "rn degree"? Do you mean ASN, BSN,

  7. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    SunSurfRN replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    After 6 months of pursuing these jobs, I think there is a better way. Just get the experience for a yr somewhere else, bite the bullet and come back. BTW the pay will be better that way too (most...

  8. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    Its no surprise though some of these hospitals take 3-6 months to follow up regarding an application! Some don't follow up at

  9. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    Not sure what needs interpretation...its a physical rejection letter meaning it came snail mail. I appear to have applied to CHOC and don't remember so, indeed its 19 positions there and not CHLA....

  10. failed lift test, may have lost job offer..

    SunSurfRN replied to lovescapeRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Where was the weight lifting section for competent care on NCLEX?

  11. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    Considering I didnt apply to CHOC I am not sure how thats

  12. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, it said in the letter....this is my response to all the people who said "keep the faith"...I get better odds of winning a scratch ticket

  13. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    I just got a physical rejection letter...there was 1000 applicants for 19

  14. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    SunSurfRN replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    I know a high ranking person at county...theres a hiring

  15. FY 2011 for Navy Nurse Corps

    SunSurfRN replied to DlittleRN's topic in Government, Military

    If you have experience in the right specialities or are admitted to certain masters in nursing programs yes...new grad no...the reserves anyways are offering 10k bonus and thats it right now...must...

  16. Just graduated!! DILEMMA: I don't have hospital experience other than school clinical

    SunSurfRN replied to new.grad's topic in General Nursing

    I wish people knew about this before they started school....if you don't know anyone who can lean on a manager to hire you and you have to slog it out with the new grad residency programs, it could be...

  17. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    I got the rejection email...sorry didnt mention

  18. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    I loved the positive vibe here...everyone was saying keep your head up and stay hopeful etc. However remember there are usually hundreds if not thousands of applicants for a limited amount of spots....

  19. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    Dont feel bad...I am one of the many who didnt even get a call. I dont understand, high GPA, BSN, I even work in Peds homecare right now....not like I am a weak

  20. Cancelled all the time

    SunSurfRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in California Nursing

    I have to say, everyone wants the exalted hospital jobs, but in home care where I am this never happens. 3 12s sound nice but is too forensic...hospitals are a business with ebb and flow. I suspect...

  21. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    SunSurfRN replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    This is why I don't typically get discouraged and keep applying to these things, but I stay up night before and constantly ping refresh until the posting shows up. I bet they read the first ones and...

  22. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    Here here...maybe some of you have been looking a few months. Get to over 8 months of looking and get back to me on your mindset. Seriously I dont think I will get into a hospital at this point and I...

  23. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry if I sound bitter, but I put an extraordinary amount of effort into this packet. Theres nothing I hate more than wasting my time. These residency programs are all inside jobs. I am starting to...

  24. Lot's Of RN Jobs, Experience Not Required

    SunSurfRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nursing Career

    This is sarcasm I

  25. September 2011 CHLA RN Residency Program

    SunSurfRN replied to chillin4me's topic in California Nursing

    Either way....the "external applicants are encouraged to apply" business is wearing thin. I dont see the point in applying to these residencies