NjRNinCA

I graduated from BMCSON about 6 years ago and most comments are right. The secretary WAS rude at times, the instructors seemed uncaring, they where very strict, and unforgiving. Had a classmate that failed by 1/10 of a point. BUT, they were fair, knowledgable. I think they did a great job with my class. They prepared us for the very strict, unforgiving world of nursing.

I moved from Hudson County NJ into the Bay Area in northern CALI. I just got a full job with $55 hr including differentials with paid for health benefits for my family. I think that the OC pays high thirties for full time.

Hello. I'm a diploma RN graduate from NJ that recently moved to Cali. I have never had a problem getting a job thankfully. I have done Med/Television for 3 yrs. Did case management for 1 yr. And SNF for 2 yrs. I just moved to Cali through a travel agency 4 months ago, and landed a full time staff position in the bay area. In my experience , there is no pay difference between Diploma RN from BSN thanks to most unions. An RN is an RN to most unions. Now it is true that there are alot of places that prefer a BSN but there are more that just don't pay that much attention to it. If money is tight, or u just don't want to much money tied into getting education, I suggest getting your diploma, then getting your BSN. You'll end up making the same and then u can prob. Get tuition assistance through your employer if your lucky. Hope this helps b