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  1. Best training ground for PICU wannabe

    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...

  2. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

    jesusgal1023 replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  3. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

    jesusgal1023 replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  4. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

    jesusgal1023 replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  5. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

    jesusgal1023 replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  6. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  7. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  8. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California Nursing

    @ Tdan, I also sent you a PM

  9. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California Nursing

    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....

  10. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  11. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    jesusgal1023 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  12. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    jesusgal1023 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  13. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  14. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California Nursing

    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...

  15. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    jesusgal1023 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    Hey RNvic... I was offered a position I PiCU too... I'd be willing to exchange email addresses if you are interested

  16. Mount St. Mary's College Traditional BSN program?

    jesusgal1023 replied to TPLPRN's topic in California Nursing

    I just graduated from their traditional BSN program. If you have any questions I'd be happy to asnwer them. Are you a transfer or did you do prenursing

  17. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    jesusgal1023 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    We are going to be

  18. UCLA New Grad Summer 2012 program

    jesusgal1023 replied to sallyp911's topic in California Nursing

    Ill be your friend Wnurses.... We can be PICU buddies together

  19. Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    jesusgal1023 replied to ittybittynurse's topic in California Nursing

    I interned there for a while. They sort the stack into BSN and ADN piles, and then divide them up by unit. Its actually the Unit directors who looks at the applications to determine who they think is...

  20. UCLA Summer 2012 PICU newgrad

    jesusgal1023 replied to illsince83's topic in California Nursing

    Crossing my fingers for you cocojnel and

  21. UCLA Summer 2012 PICU newgrad

    jesusgal1023 replied to illsince83's topic in California Nursing

    Me too!!! I'm so

  22. UCLA Summer 2012 PICU newgrad

    jesusgal1023 replied to illsince83's topic in California Nursing

    I just figured out that i had messages on this site lol...but i can't reply because i haven't posted to enough threads I can read yours

  23. UCLA Summer 2012 PICU newgrad

    jesusgal1023 replied to illsince83's topic in California Nursing

    The assistant director told me we would find out probably next week, since they will be busy with nurses week activities this week

  24. UCLA Summer 2012 PICU newgrad

    jesusgal1023 replied to illsince83's topic in California Nursing

    I hope everyone's interview went well.....I guess now we play the waiting game

  25. UCLA Summer 2012 PICU newgrad

    jesusgal1023 replied to illsince83's topic in California Nursing

    I'm really hoping that they aren't going to ask specific ICU questions for the interview. It seems like we will be under too much stress to be able to recall facts...maybe they will ask more of those...