EvePooh

I'm a hospice case manager and want to find a case manager job in the hospital setting. I think a CCM credential would be beneficial and wondering if my experience would be qualified. I looked at the requirements for application and seems they requi...

I have 4 years experience in ICU and have decided to be a field hospice case manager. My last day will be next thur and since my coworkers have learnt tht I'm leaving, they have not been very supportive( I know they dont have to). The comments I've h...

$55 night shift with 15 mos experience in Northen CA. EvePooh

I recently have one year experience in TCU, and will be starting an ICU training program in Feb. I am offered a position in SICU/Trama ICU after completion of the program.The SICU/TICU manager told me that I needed to pick either one before the progr...

I just graduated from my nursing school in Chicago in June this year. The followings were what I did to apply for the NCLEX-RN in CA: - sent the application to CA BON on June 5 - sent transcript requests to all of my previous schools where I took my ...

I totally agree with Suzanne. U should focus on your NLCEX first. I graduated in June, but didn't really start looking for a job until Aug after I passed my exam. U can increase your bargaining power if u have your licence in hand. In my case, I had ...

I just graduated from Rush nursing program. It's an excellent hospital. When I did my clinicals there, the staff were very supportive. I had a wonderful experience there. So, I'll say go for it. Good luck! Eve

Took the NCLEX-RN on Aug 9, and found out I passed today.:balloons:

Yes, most of them do have new-grad programs.

I just graduated from my nursing school in Chicago in June this year. The followings are what I did to apply for the NCLEX-RN in CA: - sent the application to CA BON on June 5 - sent transcript requests to all of my previous schools where I took my ...

Lodi Memorial Hospital does the sponsorship with a 3-year contract.

Hi Suzanne, U suggested me to take the NCLEX in Chicago where I'll graduate from, and endorse to CA. My school is gonna help us with the application on Oct 17, so I need to make a decision very soon. I have a couple questions. 1. If I take the exam i...

Mike, I think ur recent priority is make sure u get high GPA to get into a nursing program. U can claim ur major as nursing, but there's no guarantee u can be admitted to the nursing program at ur school. U have to compete with other smart students. ...

Suzanne is absolutely correct. There's something called CPT(I'm not postive) which is similar to OPT which can be used when u are still in school, and OPT is used when u finish school. If u use three months of CPT, then u only have 9 months left for ...

Hi Suzanne, Thanks for your information. I understand it's not a good choice to apply licence in CA initially. But my family(citizens) and my boyfriend are all there, and I don't wanna stay alone in a city that I don't have many friends even after I ...

I'm graduating in Dec, 2005 from a BSN program in Chicago, and planning to apply my licence in CA ( I have SS# and will apply for OPT). My question is when would be the best time to submit my application. I'm thinking of submitting the application, t...

Hi all, I heard from a friend of mine that I140 & I485 can't be applied at the same time from 2006. If that's true, then ppl can only apply for EAD until they got 140 approval. Have anyone heard about that? I'm on a F1 visa and I'm worried about ...

I'm planning to go to the Bay area in Dec 05 after I graduate(hopefully) Eve

Suzanne, Thanks so much for ur information. I don't have a SSN on my F1 visa, but I have a social security card separately. Does it affect my licensure in CA? Eve

Hi, I'm an international student,n' will be graduating from a nursing school in IL in Dec. Since I have some relatives in CA, I'm planning to move to CA after I graduate. I'll apply for OPT and I have a SSN. I heard that it takes much longer time to ...

I talked to a friend who was thinking either going to nursing program or PA program. She said someone told her the PA program is more difficult coz PA have to learn both medical stuff and nursing stuff. Also, PA take doctors' order and then they orde...

It might be a stupid question, but what's a "walk thr", and what should I bring wth me? Eve:p

As an international student, I can tell u that would happen after u are accepted to a school. The school will send u an information package which shows u the cost for one year schooling. For example, the RN program takes 2 years and cost $20,000, the...

Chicoborja I totally agree with u. it's just a matter of time. Eve

Happy New Year to everyone and hope there would be some good news for all the international nurses in the coming year. Eve