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  1. Moving to SF...HELP!

    jzprple replied to jzprple's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks Dave--I saw a few jobs yesterday at Oakland Children's and Stanford. I talked to Stanford today and they are opening a new grad program for October too which is good...but even though they are...

  2. San Francisco

    jzprple replied to jzprple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks!!

  3. Moving to SF...HELP!

    jzprple replied to jzprple's topic in California Nursing

    Ok so moving day is getting closer and I still don't have much idea about bay area hospitals. Isn't there anyone out there w/ some good information?? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

  4. How many questions did you take? Pass/fail?

    jzprple replied to futuregaspasser's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    265 AND PASSED ON THE FIRST TRY!!! I think I may even have missed that last question which throws the theory of that out of the water. Congrats to all who have made it...I feel for all of you who...

  5. Moving to SF...HELP!

    jzprple replied to jzprple's topic in California Nursing

    Right..I am finding that in some places. There are a couple of hospitals with October/November start dates though especially in critical care areas. I know at Stanford the big problem is they don't...

  6. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    jzprple replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well I moved from Los Angeles to Omaha, NE for school this past August and am graduating in 2 1/2 weeks! I think I'm heading back to Cali via SF this time. can't wait to get out of this heat and...

  7. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    jzprple replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely! thanks for the info...do you work in SF? I'm trying to find the best place to do a new grad program..any

  8. Did You Get A Sign On Bonus?

    jzprple replied to TLC RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Jami-- where are you in Oregon? Does your hospital have a new grad program?? Or are you finding there are enough nurses around you're not short on finding new

  9. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    jzprple replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    where are you getting this rate? I heard $35.87 w/ $5-6 extra for nights from Stanford. does anyone know anything about rates in Portland or

  10. school question

    jzprple replied to ufblondi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check out Creighton University in Omaha, NE...I know I know. It's Nebraska. But seriously, it's only 11 months and then you're outta here w/ a BSN. They've had an accelerated program since like 1975...

  11. FL grad needs help registering for CA NCLEX!!

    jzprple replied to CheezeETs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm getting ready to graduate in Nebraska but will probably move back to California. All the research I've been doing is showing that you will probably be better off getting your ATT card from the...

  12. New Grad programs @ UCLA and Cedars

    jzprple posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey everyone.. I graduate in August from an accelerated BSN program and have been doing interviews for the past few weeks. I have 3 great offers but am still really unsure of which one is the best...

  13. Wichita hospitals

    jzprple posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello-- does anyone out there know what Wichita hospitals typically start GN's at? Also, which hospitals offer the best bennies/are the best ones to work at? Thanks!! jzprple Graduate in August...

  14. question regarding Cedars

    jzprple replied to cassieopea2193's topic in California Nursing

    a better place to find apartments is www.westsiderentals.com I think it costs like $60 to register but it's well worth it!! I found a couple of apartments when I lived in LA (oh just a few short 8...

  15. CA wages?

    jzprple replied to markjrn's topic in California Nursing

    Hey everyone... I'm considering moving back to LA (or else up to SF) but am having a hard time deciding what good rates are. I know UCLA is starting around $25 and Cedars aournd $28....can anyone...

  16. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    jzprple replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Carrie-- what hospital was that?? and do you have to work in a specific area or is it pretty much anywhere?? Julie Semester 2 of 3 RN, BSN

  17. Looking for new grad opportunities

    jzprple posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will be graduating from an accelerated BSN program this August and really want to get into any facet of OB. I keep hearing that it's hard to get hired...but then on here, it seems that lots of...

  18. Looking for new grad opportunities

    jzprple replied to jzprple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks..I agree w/ you. I can't imagine starting any job thinking I know everything. Everyone has had to start something where they were nervous and had to work hard to learn a new task. different...

  19. Looking for new grad opportunities

    jzprple replied to jzprple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think that was my point nor was that my intention. But I will say that I can handle learning large amounts of new things (in a short amount of time). I think there is something to be said for...

  20. Looking for new grad opportunities

    jzprple replied to jzprple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What hospital do you work @?? I'm having a hard time narrowing down how to even do my job search because I honestly don't care where I move--I just want to work in a hospital where teamwork is key....

  21. Looking for new grad opportunities

    jzprple replied to jzprple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in Omaha actually and do think there seems to be a lot of good hospitals here. I'd love to work @ Methodist or in Children's NICU, but I know it's hard to break into both hospitals. The HR...

  22. How do I get my foot in the OB door?

    jzprple replied to Cassandre''s topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm 6 months from graduating from an accelerated program myself and while it is definitely crazy crazy hours and lots of tests/projects/clinical hours. It's so worth it! I've only had to take off a...

  23. Purchasing Textbooks? Best ways/cheapest?

    jzprple replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    Also..has anyone bought a book that is being shipped from the UK???? A lot of these sites pop up books that are available but they are outside of the US. Are they the same book? same editions? B/c...

  24. Purchasing Textbooks? Best ways/cheapest?

    jzprple replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Students

    I just got my booklist today and my school also said we would need the APA handbook. I'm w/ you...can't I just buy an older edition for a few bucks and look up changes online? and surely we won't...

  25. JCCC Nursing Program

    jzprple replied to abby27's topic in General Nursing

    If it's any consolation, KU told me that last year they ended up going past 50 on their wait list. I've heard most schools go pretty far down b/c of the major shift that happens as everyone starts...