VanessaRN

VanessaRN

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  1. PCCN Certification: Study/Prep tips?

    VanessaRN posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello ! I'm nearing my 1750 hours' worth of experience in the PCU/tele setting and am studying for the PCCN (progressive care nursing certification) exam . Does anyone who has taken this exam have any...

  2. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    By the way, the paperwork also mentioned that the next cohort begins in August-September (2011). They offer two programs each year, one in Feb-March, and the latter as previously mentioned. That is,...

  3. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    Today they gave us a general breakdown of the residency program: Week 1 - Hospital Orientation Week 2 - Core Competency Workshops Weeks 3 to 12 - Clinical Preceptored Orientation on Med/Surg Week 5 to...

  4. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    Just checked my mailbox and received the forms in the mail that Liza was talking about. Don't forget, we have to complete this urine screen / forms before we show up to our pre-employment physical! I...

  5. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    I was asked to bring everything you guys mentioned above, except the official transcript. I do have one though, so I suppose I'll bring it along just in

  6. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    I know!!! It sounds like a very brutal interview process. I still wanted to go today just so I could get the experience, but I know I wouldn't do as well because my heart isn't in it as much anymore....

  7. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

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

    I received a call from Rita this morning at around 9am, and will be starting Feb 7. By the way, she asked me if I "filled out the emailed online application" (which was sent sometime after the RN open...

  8. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    Hey monkeysarecute! I'll also be starting Feb 7. And they called me around 9am too. It's funny because I have an interview for Stanford Medical Center today, but since I accepted the offer I won't be...

  9. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

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

    Yes =) check out the other thread on Cedars-Sinai: https://allnurses.com/graduate-nurse-forum/cedar-new-grad-518821.html (head to the last pages). There are several going, and I think the others are...

  10. Cedar... New Grad Program 2011?

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

    Seems more like a good "sign" than a bad one. The way I look at it, if they really weren't considering us, they probably wouldn't bother with the

  11. Stanford New Grad 2011 Residency

    VanessaRN replied to lisa333's topic in First Year After Licensure

    @ bellissima: Thank you for the advice =). Wow, so it's only 4 questions per person? Also, how were the managers/interviewers -- were they intimidating, friendly, etc. Thanks

  12. Stanford New Grad 2011 Residency

    VanessaRN replied to lisa333's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It will be a simultaneous (we'll be in the room with 3 other candidates) 4-person panel interview. They will be asking different questions of each candidate, and we will be able to hear each other's...

  13. List of California Hospitals Offering New Grad Residencies

    VanessaRN replied to stripec30's topic in California Nursing

    I was told by the Versant director that they would have another cohort in August. She says she hopes they will be able to accommodate more candidates in August 2011 since in March 2011 they only had...

  14. Cedars-Sinai New Grad Program Summer 2010

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

    job number:5600 working title:clinical nurse i cost center #0872003 - nsg institute city:los angeles job category:nursing job specialty:rn new grads position type:regular-f/t shift length:12hr...

  15. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

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

    If anyone's interested in the Peds Residency in Loma Linda University Medical Center, the application opened up yesterday =). I'm not sure how long it will be there though, so apply right away! Loma...

  16. UCLA New Grad Program 2010

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

    Congrats sdnewgradnurse !!! That's great news! Good luck & hope you get the job . What time did you receive your

  17. USC New Grad Program 2011

    VanessaRN replied to SLM3's topic in California Nursing

    @[color=deepskyblue]rn,bsn,phn --- i did not apply to sicu but this is what another user ([color=deepskyblue]pinky2010) said earlier in this

  18. USC New Grad Program 2011

    VanessaRN replied to SLM3's topic in California Nursing

    Just an update, of the 19 candidates (CVTICU) interviewed, 8 were called back for the "meet & greet" and 4 will be extended job offers hopefully by early January 2011. I'm not sure what's going on...

  19. Nurse Residency

    VanessaRN replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    This may vary by area, but typically if you are accepted into an RN residency program, it is synonymous with being hired to a registered nurse position. From my experience, you are paid during your...

  20. USC New Grad Program 2011

    VanessaRN replied to SLM3's topic in California Nursing

    I TRULY hope there is more good news going around soon. And @QRN22 you are right!! Don't let go of that hope; stay positive because we really don't know the outcome until they contact everyone. Maybe...

  21. Nurse Residency

    VanessaRN replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a great program, and very similar in structure to RN Residencies here in California. And you're right--they're typically very competitive. Programs here get 600, 850, 900, 1200...

  22. USC New Grad Program 2011

    VanessaRN replied to SLM3's topic in California Nursing

    Just to add, I replied to the email and T. Z. responded just now (from her iPhone, I truly hope I didn't wake her up--oh my goodness.. ) and she said: "Sent at 1:03 AM Yes this is the call back. Glad...

  23. USC New Grad Program 2011

    VanessaRN replied to SLM3's topic in California Nursing

    Here is a copy of the email -- since I really don't know how to answer your questions (I have so many questions myself), if you didn't get it, this is simply what it said: "Greetings to All, It was...

  24. USC New Grad Program 2011

    VanessaRN replied to SLM3's topic in California Nursing

    I interviewed on Friday, and got an email that evening, around 6:30pm from Tania Z. about the "meet and greet" for the "CVTICU/Cardiac Fast Track ICU STAFF". I wasn't expecting that because Tania did...

  25. USC New Grad Program 2011

    VanessaRN replied to SLM3's topic in California Nursing

    It seems like the interviews for CTICU (and maybe SICU?) are over! Hope it went well for everyone. Regarding CTICU, did you guys get the email and are you coming on Dec 20 (Monday) for the...