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  1. New Grad Programs in SF

    SF is a harder market than SoCal, mainly because they do not have a lot of hospitals that have new grad programs compared to SoCal. Check the new grad facebook page. There are kind people that post...
  2. Soon to be RN graduate, figuring out career path

    You seem to have varied interests. Which would you say is more of your passion? In your research, you could also talk to others to get a more detailed feel of the job descriptions (manager,...
  3. Yes, there are taxes taken out of the paychecks in the USA. Some states have nursing unions, some do not. Some states have nursing to patient ratios, others do not. There are benefits and problems...
  4. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

    Assuming they have a summer program, apply via their
  5. I'm nervous!

    I second the research. Research and start applying now. Good
  6. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

    Just wanted to send positive vibes your way! Experienced nurses cost a lot of money... and of course, it is all about the bottom
  7. Did I Make the Right Decision for LVN School?

    If you did poorly in college, amp up your study habits. Be organized. Have study buddies or a good study group. Ask questions in class. Keep asking until you understand the subject material. Use other...
  8. Did I Make the Right Decision for LVN School?

    Kaiser I know phased out a lot of their LVNs; the LVNs only work in the clinic now. At least, that is how it is for my local Kaiser. It is not impossible. There are still LVN job positions when I...
  9. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

    If they are being wishy-washy at this date, I have a feeling that they will not host a summer new grad program. It seems CA is really, really slowing down in terms of the number new grad programs and...
  10. US State not requiring English test / SSN

    It depends on the state. Some states require an English test for all foreign education, even if the classes were taught in English. Other states do not require it if one can prove the classes were...
  11. Foreign Nurse Graduate Application

    First off, where do you want to live and work? It's no use getting a license in a different state and then trying to endorse it to CA. That's a waste of time and money. So, where do you want to live...
  12. how to retake nclex for TX BoN?

    Yes. Here is the directions per their website: Examination Applications Good luck on your
  13. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

    Someone on FB posted that they may cancel the summer program (nooo!!!! they already cancelled the earlier winter one!!!!) Last time around, it was around, it was the first Monday of March (March 5,...
  14. pharmachology question

    Google is your friend. Also, searching this forum is your friend. Here's some threads: https://allnurses.com/nursing-patient-medications/why-cant-i-660945.html...
  15. I tried looking in to it and there's a lot of info to sort through, so kudos to you for making some headway! Best bet is to contact the NZ Nursing Council directly via e-mail...
  16. Can't Contact BRN (my analyst)

    Too true. Any job = have money = bills paid... much better than no job = bills unpaid. To the OP, you need to have a back-up plan while you wait out the classes for the RN. That's the reality. Good...
  17. transfering license

    Yes. There was a similar question in a different thread, and the answer to that question was a Yes. See this thread:
  18. Moving to CA

    Pay is higher in SD, but so is COL. Google Maps the hospital in SD. There's quite a
  19. planning to transfer nclex results to another state

    I do not know if this makes a difference, but on the TX BON website, it state: (source)Whether or not you need to provide a SSN in order to receive your license, I do not know. Best bet is to call...
  20. Just Migrated In The U.S And Don't Know Where To Start

    There are a ton of sites. Either search this forum or use a search engine on the Internet - Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc. Good
  21. It is up for the Boards to decide. There have been instances of both scenarios. Some have not had to take the classes and others have. It just depends. Similar to those that failed NCLEX the first...
  22. Filipino RN to US RN preparation

    Here is the website for CA BRN: Board of Registered Nursing - Licensure by Examination You would be applying by Licensure by Examination. The packet in that website has all the information needed....
  23. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    Word. Fellow unemployed old new grad (Degree posted 2010; Walked 2011). Doing non-rn job just to try and make some kind of payment for school loans. Still praying for my first paid RN
  24. Nclex fail times, obtainment and states endorsements

    CA has no limit. You can fail as many times as you want and keep reapplying (and forking over your money, of
  25. Problem applying nclex in california

    I believe it has to be from an approved