BennyRNCA

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  1. Everest College Ontario RN program

    BennyRNCA replied to emt_anderson's topic in California Nursing

    Well, I personally "stay away from this college", as you say, but for the reasons below.... http://www.ripoffreport.com/private-schools/everest-college/everest-college-30-000-and-no-ed37w.htm...

  2. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    My friend interviewed with the PICU unit almost couple of weeks ago, she mailed a thank-you card that same day, but do you think it's too pushy to send a e-mail to the person she interviewed with to...

  3. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Maybe UCLA changed their hiring times, as my friend who got in the last cohort group, there was three sets of interviews, then the offer. So maybe they decided to shorten to two interviews? In any...

  4. Anyone work for Seattle Children's?

    BennyRNCA replied to SNIXRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/washington-nurses/suicide-of-rn-555775.html I have a friend who wanted to work there and passed. A few years ago, this place was pretty good, but she also heard some of the...

  5. Everest College Ontario RN program

    BennyRNCA replied to emt_anderson's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, to KDM, most of the students going with these for-profit campuses and courses, don't realized the HUGH financial inpact on their lives later on. They are just so glad and happy to get accepted,...

  6. Everest College Ontario RN program

    BennyRNCA replied to emt_anderson's topic in California Nursing

    http://californiawatch.org/dailyreport/profit-colleges-have-highest-student-loan-default-rates-8516 in california, the [color=#308caa]top 10 colleges with the highest three-year default rates were all...

  7. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    I was there with a friend for her interview. She was like "in and out", she said it was a revolving door, with LOTS of potential candidates. I was listening outside and I would say the majority...

  8. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    I just wanted to give those chiming in a lot of kudos for your review and assessment of the interview process. Give yourself a pat on the back whether you felt good or bad or in the middle at this...

  9. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks, I personally don't know the answer to that, but based from others who have been hired by UCLA and a few other hospitals, it's usually the "tell me more about yourself, how do you see yourself...

  10. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    My friend just got a call for M/S

  11. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, so true, my cousin got an interview (NICU) for the previous cohorts group, she's got stellar credentials, high GPA (cumulative 3.80) from a pretty good CA 4 year college, lots of volunteer work...

  12. Vanderbilt's Nurse Residency Program

    BennyRNCA replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm still another year from getting my BSN here in CA, but don't mind moving out of state to get more experience upon graduation. I have been following various interested hospitals. I love Vandy's...

  13. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Yea, I guess with you..it's like winning the lotto, then losing the big ticket forever, only to get a $1 winner or free re-play later on. Go with the sure bet (accepted offer) and just think of it as...

  14. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats!! What state would that be? Wow, that's great, two offers, so do you have to accept one of the two jobs pretty soon? Yea, kind of a tough situation, what if you sign on with one, meaning...

  15. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Are they doing an group panel type interview first, then those they selected to on further will meet one-to-one with the hiring manager or dept. head on the same day? Then, the final hiring decision...

  16. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, they are calling for those to be interviewed for the Nov. 10th appts. My friend got a call and it's for the Pedi group. Good luck to

  17. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    My friend just got her call this morning for an ICU interview!! Good luck

  18. White Memorial RN Residency Program March 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to marie,RN's topic in California Nursing

    My friend who also interviewed with them was told that they will be making their decisions around mid-November, so it's not over yet for anyone. Good

  19. Any CHOC nurses out there?

    BennyRNCA replied to MisterSimba's topic in Pediatric

    Anyone actually gone on an interview yet? If so, hope it went well for

  20. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, one only had given 4, but got 3 to reply, the others gave all 5, but only 3-4 replied back, so that was ok. If they got more than a 50% reply to their references, it moved to the next stage. Good...

  21. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    ICU and ER divisions, so if you have not gotten any negative e-mails you might still be in the running. Good

  22. UCLA New Grad RN Program-Winter 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to krx100's topic in California Nursing

    If selected to interview, the dates will be: Wednesday, November 9th - ICU and ER Thursday, November 10th - PICU/NICU/L and D/Pediatrics Tuesday, November 15th - Med/Surg and Psych My friend who...

  23. UCLA New Grad Residency Program 2012

    BennyRNCA replied to newbiepnp's topic in California Nursing

    Calls have started!! My friend just got one! Good luck to everyone!! But two of our other friends got the "sorry, we picked someone else" and one got the "not selected"

  24. How is job market NOW for Registered Nurses?

    BennyRNCA replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Last year about this same time was a published report/findings from the CINHC dated 10-6-2010. This survey was a snapshot of the hiring dilemma new RN graduates are facing in California and its...

  25. Fustrated New Grad

    BennyRNCA replied to usRNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, RNsas...actually, no, I'm not an RN yet, there was a similar name I wanted to use but was taken and couldn't think of a better moniker, lol. Yes, I do hope it's a more friendly job environment by...