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  1. Who Here "Floats" to Other Units

    We have float pool RN's who are trained to float to all the unit of our hospital, but that doesn't change us Staff RN's from floating. I work med/surg/tele and only float to the other med/surg/tele...
  2. Are 12 hour shifts going extinct?

    I work 8hr/5 days and I hate it. Here is what my schedule looks like: Work M-T-W-TH, off F, work Sat-Sun-M, off T, work W-TH-F off the weekend. Repeat. Having one day off at a time is not a way to...
  3. school has no preceptorship?

    My school didn't offer a preceptorship and I will start my first job as a new grad nurse next week. They definitely asked all of us interviewees about our preceptorships during the first round of...
  4. What's the longest you would commute for a job??

    I start next week and my commute is 1 hr, without traffic. Although, there is ALWAYS traffic so it'll be more like 1 1/2-2 hrs. Blah, looks like I'll be moving closer, I'd be willing to do 45
  5. LizzoRN- It's not my place to say anything about what that message means, but what I can tell you is: They received 700 applications, already interviewed 60 people in a first interview, of which they...
  6. Not yet... although they said we should get a phone call this week either
  7. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    They are doing interviews this week. I also know they got 700 applications and are only interviewing 60 people for 12
  8. UCSF New Grad Program

    I posted this in the other UCSF new grad thread... but just in case... So for those of us who have not been contacted, don't be deterred just yet... I called and actually got a hold of a NR from UCSF...
  9. UCSF RN Residency 2011

    So for those of us who have not been contacted, don't be deterred just yet... I called and actually got a hold of a NR from UCSF in regards to the training program today. She informed me that they are...
  10. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    Hey nicrn7 I replied to the PM, but I don't actually see it in my "sent" folder. Let me know if you got
  11. I moved from the Bay Area to Philly for nursing school. Yes, it is lonely and sad and the readjustment to a new area took awhile, but I did make great friends. It sounds like you have a plan set out,...
  12. New Grad in SF Bay Area

    I use indeed.com for my job search. Also, I go to the actual websites of the hospitals I want to work at, they usually have postings for jobs that aren't advertised
  13. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    Okay good. I used my father's address as well (I live in the Bay Area, he just happened to be closer to the hospital) if I get the job, I plan on moving closer. My scenario is the opposite of you, I...
  14. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    Thanks nicrn7, I have a question for you, I noticed that you are located in Pittsburgh... is that correct? I know that a lot of these new grad programs will usually only contact applicants who are...
  15. Quick question re: thank you cards

    Similarly, last week I sent a Thank You note to all the staff on the unit I interviewed with, the unit was small and the unit clerk liked me and said she would pass it onto the appropriate people. Not...
  16. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    Hey du_girl, I also got a call from Washington hospital yesterday for an interview. What makes me think application stood out? Knowing someone that works at the hospital. It really does seem to matter...
  17. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    Well color me a liar, my friend just got off the phone from Washington to set an interview for next week. I haven't gotten a call yet, but it sounds like they are starting the process! Good luck guys,...
  18. 2 New Grad Programs in Bay Area

    I also applied to Washington Hospital and have yet to hear anything. I believe they are being slammed with pts right now, so it may be a couple weeks before we hear anything, so hopefully that also...
  19. UCSF New Grad Program

    I also had issues with the new interface, luckily I was able to apply after a few hours of frustration. I did not get the notification from the Recruiting Team, I even checked my spam mailbox,...
  20. 2010-11 San Francisco VA new grad program

    Finally heard something from the VA... a rejection email. Good luck to the rest of
  21. Personality Test for Specialty

    I enjoyed this as well.. and passed the test onto my friend in her second year at med school. I got: 1nuclear med44 2anesthesiology43 3ophthalmology42 4radiation oncology42 I've been interested in...
  22. Should I tell nursing school I have a hearing loss?

    One of my classmates in nursing school was in a similar position, when he informed the school about his hearing loss they actually provided him an amazing stethoscope. I can't remember the exact one...
  23. Hesi Entrance exam, Help!!!!!

    My school required us to do the HESI and I did awful on all the exams, which were a part of my grade! In order to graduate I had to pass the final comprehensive HESI exam with an 87%, so needless to...
  24. 2010-11 San Francisco VA new grad program

    I also have yet to hear something back from the VA, positive or negative. It was stated in the application that it would take 30 days to process, so we should be hearing something soon. The fact that...