jojonavy

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  1. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone get a call back from UCLA? I got an appointment with them Monday the

  2. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    You can also go to Indeed.com, and set-up notifications for "new grad RN" jobs. I think that's how I found

  3. Corona Regional Medical Center

    jojonavy replied to NurseVN's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah while your going to school you need to prepare yourself as much as possible to get into the job market. Those that got jobs right away where working per diem CNA jobs at local hospitals that...

  4. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Man I hope we all get the jobs at Scripps. It seems like a wonderful training program and hospitals to start our careers at. At least it seems none of us are competing against one another. If I'm...

  5. This is what's available to new grads?!?

    jojonavy replied to Colo9740's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah it's a little sad, but I agree that it may be a good way to get your foot in the door. The President of Hoag recommended that new grads fill the open CNA positions also. I also feel your pain....

  6. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    So I only got one interview =( but I think it went really well =). The unit I interviewed for was La Jolla 7 West Med-Surg/ Oncology unit. Crossing

  7. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Not sure but I believe this program is closed.. I called the recruiter last week to see if there was any new grad opportunities and she said this was one of them but it was already filled. UCLA is...

  8. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Haha, yeah that's Dustin. Did you graduate with Dustin? This is Jojo Lota, I graduated in December and married to Christine. Good luck at

  9. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Just got home from the New Grad Session. It went well, the lines where super long, and if you didn't get in line early for the ED, ICU or SUB ICU, it would've been at least 30-45 minutes wait. I...

  10. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Don't give up!! You didn't make this far with Nursing School and passing the NCLEX to give up now. You've gotta look every where for a job and use as much connections you can to get your foot in the...

  11. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    One of my classmates got hired after one of the information sessions. He got his BSN from Cal State LB, was a medic in the Army and was working as a OT assistant while in school... So he had lots of...

  12. Santa Rosa Nursing Positions?

    jojonavy replied to larodgers's topic in California Nursing

    I'm actually moving my family to the area from Long Beach, CA. I graduated from Cal State Long Beach but am actually from the area. Got a job at a subacute facility that my cousin hooked me up with....

  13. Is it a good idea to start at a SNF?

    jojonavy replied to jojonavy's topic in California Nursing

    This was one of the only Sub Acute facilities that I applied to but there are a number of reasons I think I might take the job. First off it pays well 32$ a hour, that's just as good as most new grad...

  14. Is it a good idea to start at a SNF?

    jojonavy posted a topic in California Nursing

    Just wanted to get advice if it would be a good idea to start at a SNF. I graduated in December Magna with a BSN, got my license earlier this month and got my ACLS cert. My cousin was able to get me...

  15. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone going tomorrow for Hoags Info

  16. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    jojonavy replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Got my interview for Scripps on Wednesday. @ LDrnWNB, I'm wondering the same. Also not sure if the 600 is those whom applied or if that's the number of people that got passed the first review...

  17. Is it a good idea to start at a SNF?

    jojonavy replied to jojonavy's topic in California Nursing

    Talked to a few recruiters in the area about experience at a sub acute facilities. Got mixed results. CPMC said they hire some for med-surg, but that the selectee would need to do the same new grad...

  18. Current csulb nursing students!!!

    jojonavy replied to Urgalpalmal's topic in California Nursing

    I've done both the basic and trimester programs. The above comments are really accurate. If you want to get done faster, then do the Trimester program, but you're gonna be stressed out for two full...

  19. Is it a good idea to start at a SNF?

    jojonavy replied to jojonavy's topic in California Nursing

    Just had my interview today. The facility is actually half long term SNF and the other half is subacute rehab patients. Haven't got an offer but I'm thinking of taking the job there if they do....

  20. salary/job market differences between Northern and Southern California?

    jojonavy replied to westcoastgirl's topic in California Nursing

    The highest pay I've seen is at Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA. Starting is >50, but the cost of living in this particular area is considerably more then in most parts of SoCal. Sacramento...

  21. Whats going on at CSULB - Long Beach?

    jojonavy replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    Actually not sure if they are still doing the contracts, but you should contact them to see. LB Memorial is partially the one funding the Trimester and Entry Level MSN, and you will be doing your...

  22. Whats going on at CSULB - Long Beach?

    jojonavy replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    Just graduated with my BSN from Cal State Long Beach. CSULB has a contract with Long Beach Memorial, so you can sign with them. The commitment is 2

  23. Which is the quickest way to get an RN - BSN degree if I already have a BS in another

    jojonavy replied to lunacat's topic in California Nursing

    Cal State Long Beach Has an Entry Level Masters program for those whom already have Bachelors. Again you need to taek your prerequisites and score very high. You can look at the stats about what the...

  24. 2010-11 San Francisco VA new grad program

    jojonavy replied to icuuci's topic in California Nursing

    Hey to the person whom got the panel interview, do you mind me asking what your qualifications are? I'm sorry to say but I might be one of the reasons why the new grad program has been cancelled. I...