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    Where are new grads being hired right now?

    vwgirl22 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would like to get an idea of whats happening with new grads across the country. Where are new grads actually being hired? What are the stats on the new grad programs (how many apply for how many...
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    New Grads that have Jobs: what do you advise for the rest of us

    vwgirl22 replied to estrellaCR's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Besides all the previous great advice..have you tried walking back in to those hospitals to follow up in person? It can seem bold and may not work, but it may show your tenacity and score you the...
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    Should I quit nursing?

    vwgirl22 replied to Anna-s's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree with all of the above posters. I am also a new grad in med-surg. I understand your frustrations and that you are overwhelmed. Please do not take this the wrong way, but be grateful you even have...
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    Paranoia about losing license

    vwgirl22 replied to LaceyRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Read your practice acts. As long as you stay within your scope of practice and don't do anything illegal you should not worry about your license. I know in school they may have used that as a scare...
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    Palomar RN New Grad Program

    vwgirl22 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

    When they called me yesterday, she said they will decide on specific departments later on in training. So excited for us all! Counting down the
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    Palomar RN New Grad Program

    vwgirl22 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

    For the people who have received official offers, did u get the department of your
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    Palomar RN New Grad Program

    vwgirl22 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

    Palomar did rotating a rotating interview for the new grad/intern program last year (which was for current senior students). About 6 or so people rotated through stations with many different...
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    Making a decision

    vwgirl22 replied to terry45's topic in California Nursing

    I am from Sacramento, lived in San Diego for 6 years and went to nursing school there and I just moved back to Sac. In response to the previous post, I disagree that the cost of living is higher in...
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    Palomar RN New Grad Program

    vwgirl22 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

    Consider me a snowball
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    Sacramento Resident Wanting to Become RN

    vwgirl22 replied to jenniferhall09's topic in California Nursing

    BSN is highly recommended. If you read more on this forum, you will find new grad nurses are having a very difficult time finding jobs right now. Try to get into CSUS. I know they aren't accepting new...
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    Northern California RN new grad jobs??

    vwgirl22 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I have been searching high and low for hospitals in Northern California that have new grad programs. I realize they likely don't have any openings now, but does any one know of any good hospitals in...
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    Where are new grads being hired right now?

    vwgirl22 replied to vwgirl22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for all your
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    Giving up on California

    vwgirl22 replied to ercastro2's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in the same position. Want to start looking out of state (CA) but have no clue where to begin. Any advice
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    Where are new grads being hired right now?

    vwgirl22 replied to vwgirl22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's some sound advice. Can you give me some examples of rural hospitals in the sac region? I know there's Tahoe, woodland, Stockton...what else is there?
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    Am I aiming to high? Ranking choices for New Grad programs?

    vwgirl22 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied for several new grad programs that have general applications and ask you to select your top 3 clinical areas you would prefer to work in. I always wanted to work in an ICU, so naturally...
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    Where are new grads being hired right now?

    vwgirl22 replied to vwgirl22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'll start. I live in Sacramento, California. I went to school in the San Diego area. The outlook in CA is bleek. Stanford medical center-600+ applicants for 15 spots. UC Davis 600-700 applicants for...
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    UC Davis - Nurse Residency - October 2012

    vwgirl22 replied to Coriander's topic in California Nursing

    Wow 6 spots really? Thats
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    Stanford New Grad Program Fall 2012

    vwgirl22 replied to RNsc1's topic in California Nursing

    I was contacted yesterday by SHC for an interview. The interview dates are July 24, 25, 26. Although I got a call my status still says app in
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    Need info about UA in Tucson!

    vwgirl22 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am a California new grad and received a call today from the recruiter at the university of arizona medical center in tucson offering me an interview for the medical ICU. I have no idea what to do. I...
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    How into detail do nursing studies go?

    vwgirl22 replied to romymadison's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like the others said, anatomy and physiology is a prerequisite to nursing school and there is tons of memorization involved. Things you can expect to learn once in a nursing program (where all your...
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    Tucson Medical Center - New Grad Pay?

    vwgirl22 replied to dancingdoula's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just offered an interview there. I'm a California new grad. Is it worth it to make the trip?? From this posting it sounds
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    Religious hospitals?

    vwgirl22 posted a topic in California Nursing

    As a new grad, I have come across many new grad positions at religious hospitals, especially seventh-day adventist institutions. I myself am not a religious person (spiritual yes) and I wonder what...
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    Pre-nursing, looking for advice and help!

    vwgirl22 replied to mixie's topic in California Nursing

    The people who say "it's easy to find a nursing job" have no clue what they're talking about. While there may be many RN jobs available, as a new grad you have to apply for a new grad program. And...
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    Took NCLEX this Morning

    vwgirl22 replied to Ethanphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    could I get the study guide too please!
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    Pre-nursing, looking for advice and help!

    vwgirl22 replied to mixie's topic in California Nursing

    I regrettably agree with sckitty although I hate to be a debbie-downer. Hopefully the market will change by the time you graduate with your BSN. I'm about to be a new-grad and I am currently facing...