jesusgal1023 replied to Summers_Off's topic in PICU, Pediatric
Can you check with the hospital about cross training opportunities? I was hired as a new grad PICU RN but I know that my hospital allows for the peds nurses to train for PICU after two years...
Also, being local doesn't necessarily give you an edge. There are many people in my unit who are from across the nation. If you want ICU or ER, and you get an interview, be calm. If you are too...
All your application components must be uploaded, so make sure you can scan your letters of recommendations. You'll bring them in a sealed envelope during the interview. Also, follow all directions...
Also, they usually take about 10 new grads for each ICU, so if you want it, go for it. You don't need med/surg experience first :) ... Postpartum is hard to get in to, very competitive, at least it...
I was in the summer 2012 new grad program for UCLA. We JUST started a new computer charting system which may be why they are hesitant in adding new grads. They don't want to add one more thing to...
They take anywhere from 10 to 20 tansfers MAX. You really have to have phenomenal grades and a good essay. You can always call the admission office and they can give you stats on how many transfers...
I commuted from Valencia all three years...it's not too bad since the classes start at 7, you miss a lot of the traffic. I recommend getting a locker. You can sign up usually at a table in the circle...
I took nutrition first semester, then RS second semester. I'm not sure how many classes you are transferring in with, but if it is kind of a lot, you may want to take some during your summer breaks....
Thanks! I took the nclex on the 3rd and passed with 75 questions. Part of your tuition goes towards purchasing a review course with Kaplan once you graduate to prep you for nclex and it was really...
First, I got a call from the PICU manager saying I'd be hearing something. Then I got an email from HR saying that I'd be getting an email within 2 days for the onboarding process, which I did. The...
Got the email from HR regarding all the paperwork to fill out. I also was able to contact Occupational Health to schedule my physical and my new hire session is July 19th! Its all happening so fast...
Ashley, As a graduate of the traditional program, I am in a different situation than you. I do not have any limitations with my transcripts and can apply to any masters program. The probelem that...
Congratulations on being accepted as a transfer! I'm sure you have heard that they don't take many transfer students, so the competition is pretty fierce. You should feel very proud that they selected...