smile123

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1. San Francisco Hospitals and Salaries

   smile123 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in California Nursing

   If you work for a union-based hospital (most of them are), then it is dictated by the union scale. Starting rates are $45 to $52/hr + differentials for weekends, evenings and nights. But this is for...

2. Jobless in California

   smile123 replied to BABO's topic in California Nursing

   Hi there, Here's a little advice on finding a job as a new grad in California, especially the SF Bay Area. The new grad programs are only offered 2 or 3 times each year. You've got to apply EARLY,...

3. California New Grad Programs still hiring

   smile123 replied to Kaiserstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Go on line and apply for the new grad programs. They are not under the traditional job boards. They might say "intern" or have a special section for new grads. They only have intake session 2 or 3...

4. Finally got a position!

   smile123 replied to NYRN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congrats! Hopefully, they will pair you up with a mentor on your shift. They want you to succeed. Don't be afraid to ask questions, especially as a rookie. They want to know you are interested in...

5. 1st time RN licensed , but the license expires toooo SOON - another post

   smile123 replied to H2H_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Don't do any CE's. The first time around, the CA BON takes into account all the nursing classes you did when you earned your degree. You check a box stating you just graduated and then you turn in...

6. Advice re: applying for new grad position!

   smile123 replied to lei7's topic in Nursing Career

   Welcome to the world of nursing and the current economy. You are looking for a New Grad Nurse position. Those are usually posted under a different section entirely from the experienced nurse jobs...

7. new grad need advice regarding work experience

   smile123 replied to bee2160's topic in Nursing Career

   Focus on your clinical and related learning experience. You could put another section for the tutoring, but don't put it in the same section as the clinical experience you went through school (I...

8. New RN, don't know where to start

   smile123 replied to batjhong's topic in California Nursing

   If you are a new grad nurse, you need to apply fo the New Grad programs. They are usually only offered 2 or 3 times a year. Go online and apply at the various hospitals. That's the way it's done....

9. what else can I do?

   smile123 replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

   you can be a research nurse, work in a clinic (regular m-f days, no nights or weekends), or work for a biopharma company (drug safety). rns can also be cras (clinical research associates) who monitor...

10. jobs in cali with no exp

    smile123 replied to willow75's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with Suzanne4, LVN's are being phased out. Major hospitals just want RNs. Also, the year of clinical experience at school does not count. BTW, I tried to send you a pm, but your mailbox is...

11. Husband relocating to SF Area

    smile123 replied to ManyRN2B's topic in California Nursing

    Have you applied yet? The summer jobs are already taken for new grads in the area. Both Kaiser and El Cemino are good places for new grads. Of course, it depends on the specific unit for the...

12. New Grad Jobs in Bay Area

    smile123 replied to sailawaycindy's topic in California Nursing

    If you want to work at UCSF or Packard (Stanford), see the following link where I just posted. https://allnurses.com/forums/f137/ucsf-lucile-packard-293533.html Also, here's a link if you just want to...

13. UCSF and Lucile Packard

    smile123 replied to wee one rn's topic in California Nursing

    Hi there, You should definitely apply now and get an offer BEFORE you move out to N. Calif. There is a new grad nursing glut. New grads have found there is intense competition because everyone wants...

14. pay rates in California (pre-and post tax)

    smile123 replied to Leilah75_RN's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks so much for the link!

15. RN New Grad- can't find a job!

    smile123 replied to RN_2008's topic in California Nursing

    How about UC Davis or Kaiser? Also, you will have a slightly better chance after you pass your boards. Timing is everything. There were a lot of graduates in Dec, so all of you are flooding the...