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  1. New FNP Online Program - Bradley

    obiwanjj replied to chatrsx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ANyone have FB on Bradley Online FNP program? I see a lot of people asking and being accepted and then I never see anything after that! Haha is the FNP program that all encompassing...? I am starting...

  2. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    obiwanjj replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    They have a great van pool - it is a very organized ride share where UCLA supplies the van and you or someone near you is the designated driver and you keep the van at your home. I know some...

  3. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    obiwanjj replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    me too.... never live more than 10 miles from where I work! Subletting is a good idea... often if you can find someone to take over the lease an then they may not charge you anything at all. Good...

  4. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My understanding is that medical benefits begin the first day of the month following your first full month of work. For example, people that started today, 2/7, will work their first full month in...

  5. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    obiwanjj replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The traffic situation is very realistic. Google maps shows this from costa mesa: 1. 57 mins 1 hour 30 mins in traffic I-405 S 50.9 mi 2. 1 hour 3 mins 3 hours 10 mins in traffic...

  6. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    obiwanjj replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dont do it!!! ... no, really, you do not want to do Orange County to UCLA. On a good day it will be 1.5 hours and most days are not good, even weekends are very busy between OC and LA. If you do...

  7. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Bright and early! Have a great Sunday and get some

  8. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @seetav: I have heard people have good luck with UCLA's paper the Daily Bruin. Check it out - mostly students or young alumni, so not sure if that works for you. http://www.dailybruin.com I imagine...

  9. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NurseVN: Thats great! I'd love to get relocation reimbursement!!! Although I live in the LA area, I plan to move closer due to

  10. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi... Yeah I have the same info as BenGRN. We will get placed with a preceptor and then will follow their schedule. I am not sure at what time that happens in the orientation process. They provided...

  11. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi... the schedule is 5 days (M-F) appx 7:30/8am to 4/4:30pm, depends on the day. Seems like general hospital orientation with a mix of new employees, then at certain times the orientation group...

  12. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi - I am starting Feb 7th - So excited about it! The HR day was a positive experience, but it did take some time - I was there for about 3.5 hours. HR was at a good pace and of course I loved the...

  13. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    obiwanjj replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Get your application in as soon as it opens - definitely get it in the same day it opens. Good

  14. Last job lasted 3 wks...should I include it on my resume?

    obiwanjj replied to SamB12rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi - not sure if this is the right spot to post and ask this question - I searched and this was the closest topic I could find. I am a new grad and was offered a position. I was called by HR to...

  15. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    monkeysarecute: I would call Liza about the quest diagnostic paperwork. When I called her today, I was checking on why I didnt receive it and she said it was because I would be there on friday (in 2...

  16. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I asked HR about parking (day of interview) and she said it was 30.00/month. Also, I talk to Liza today and was told that if you are going in for new-hire paperwork and physical this week, you do the...

  17. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

    obiwanjj replied to SparkleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't have any connections to cedars... but I did have 2 other interviews behind me! ha ha, so I felt a lot more practiced and relaxed than my first interview. Hang in there everyone - 90 new...

  18. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was given the same info and sent an email for confirmation. I was not asked to bring any transcripts, but will bring an official copy just in case! I was also told to expect a package in the mail...

  19. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey NurseVN! Congrats!!! I start Feb 7th, too! ....very excited. Good luck to

  20. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sorry, I meant Feb 28th - typo! Have a great week

  21. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

    obiwanjj replied to lipbalmqueen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was not given an exact number, but was told at the by the manager that there were about 135 people (seemed like more because there were more than 135 chairs) and that appx 30 will start Feb 29 and...

  22. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    obiwanjj replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sdnewgrad: I got your PM, but I cant PM yet....! I hope you hear back soon. It is wild that they are still making calls - I bet a lot of people have accepted other offers. For you all moving into...

  23. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

    obiwanjj replied to SparkleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My understanding is that appx 200 were notified to attend the orientation/interview process and appx 50 new grads will be chosen from those "200" applicants. Good luck to everyone

  24. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

    obiwanjj replied to SparkleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    BEBE1MEE: Thank you ! I am so nervous about the Cedars interview on Wed! The email says to choose only ONE area of interest and I have noticed for other New Grad programs if you happen to choose...

  25. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

    obiwanjj replied to MVJ0221's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I forgot to ad that Westside rentals is a great place to look for places in the area. Craigslist is unfortunately hit n miss.... I have had scammers respond back to me asking me to send money to them...