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  1. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I hear you Elizabells! I think this semester is also challengiing for me with Pathophys, Pharm, Peds, OB, Medical Spanish and Community Outreach. It's a lot of contnet but it's over 15 weeks instead...

  2. Associate or RN?

    smile123 replied to veronica77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're welcome! It turns out when you go for the associate pre-reqs, they often cover just about all the pre-reqs you need for the accel'd bachelors or direct entry to masters' programs. Where are...

  3. Associate or RN?

    smile123 replied to veronica77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One other comment on the accel'd BSN programs: If you already have a bachelor's degree (not in nursing), you can get a BSN/RN through the accel'd programs in 12 - 18 months depending on the program....

  4. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Janony, I'm at Hopkins too. We just started our 2nd semester of the accelerated program. It will be nice because we have 15 weeks instead of 9 weeks to digest all the material. Half of us are...

  5. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Izzy, I think it's at least a hour away from DC with the traffic. You'll want to get a closer place if you were thinking of commuting.

  6. Question about accelerated BSN programs.

    smile123 replied to philomel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What does SHU stand for? Seton Hall University?

  7. Northern California Nursing Salaries

    smile123 replied to sospaingirl's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Sospaingirl, Thanks. Are they working the day shift or the evening/night shifts at Kaiser? And are they doing specialized work (ICU, ED, etc.)? I know if you've been there for 15 years, you...

  8. Northern California Nursing Salaries

    smile123 replied to sospaingirl's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Christine, Thanks for chiming in. For new grads, they can make more money if they work evenings or nights. A lot of their orientation takes place during the day (usually for a 6 to 12 week...

  9. Northern California Nursing Salaries

    smile123 replied to sospaingirl's topic in California Nursing

    That's interesting. Are you allowed to work that many hours? Isn't there a rule about the maximum number of hours one can work with regards to patient safety? What if you only worked three 12 hour...

  10. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Have fun at your first day of school Jess! :balloons:

  11. Northern California Nursing Salaries

    smile123 replied to sospaingirl's topic in California Nursing

    I seriously doubt those people are making $100K/yr as a new graduate RN. Did they have prior experience? Were they a med tech before? Did they join a hospital or some other organization? What dept...

  12. Waiting list of Nursing program in Bayarea

    smile123 replied to cutiebabyfat's topic in California Nursing

    DeAnza has a lottery system based on all the candidates who have 1 or no pre-reqs left to take as of the application deadlines. You do need a 3.0 GPA to be in the lottery for all the pre-reqs. It's...

  13. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Izzy, Welcome! You might want to check out the quarter classes at some community colleges. They don't start until the 2nd or 3rd week in Sept. On line classes for some of the pre-reqs are fine...

  14. Questions about accelerated BSN programs

    smile123 replied to Josh L.Ac.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Josh, There is such a nursing shortage that hospitals will take whatever RNs they can get. There is no disadvantage about getting an accelerated BSN vs. a traditional BSN from a job market...

  15. Anyone know general starting pay for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center?

    smile123 replied to azzurra29's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Azzurra, Here's info I found on the County of Santa Clara job website for the Santa Clara Valley Med Center (just check nursing for the box):...

  16. Anyone know general starting pay for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center?

    smile123 replied to azzurra29's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Azzurra, In the SF Bay Area, the going rates for new grad RNs is $32 to $38/hr. This does not include the differential for weekends and nights (10% to 20% on top of the going rates). Here's info...

  17. New grad program at U of Wash, Harborview, Swedish, Va Mason - what do you think?

    smile123 replied to smile123's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks Zacarias!

  18. New grad program at U of Wash, Harborview, Swedish, Va Mason - what do you think?

    smile123 posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi there, I was wondering if there are any RNs that have gone through the new grad program at: U of Washington Harborview Swedish Virginia Mason Fred Hutchinson 1) How long was the program? (4...

  19. New grad program at U of Wash, Harborview, Swedish, Va Mason - what do you think?

    smile123 replied to smile123's topic in Washington Nursing

    Many thanks! I like that it's tailored to the individual.

  20. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Kim, I would say to take Anatomy and Phys at night while you are working. Do you have the rest of the pre-reqs done (comm, stats, social sci and psych?) Then you would need just micro? They...

  21. New grad orientation programs

    smile123 replied to hartford1042's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi MandiBSN, I'm actually interested in new grad programs at Stanford, Lucille Packard, El Camino, etc. Could you tell me more about the one at Stanford? 1) How long was the program? (4 weeks,...

  22. Move to WA or stay in CA?

    smile123 replied to kaiteeb61's topic in Washington Nursing

    Keep in mind that Oregon and California have state income tax instead. Washington does not, only a sales tax. California also has a sales tax. http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/rate/ind_inc.html

  23. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Elizabells, I'll be down near Stanford next week, so if you want, we could actually meet face to face (how novel!). We can compare notes! You can PM me if you like. Hang in there!

  24. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Elizabells, I'm relaxing in Seattle visiting family and friends. It's nice not to be on the go go go all the time. I remember you brought your med/surg books with you for next semester. Perhaps...

  25. 1a.m. and about to have a nervous breakdown

    smile123 replied to hooray.for.nerds's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Shelia32244, Don't fret. Yes, there is a lot of competition to get into nursing programs right now. So try a new strategy: apply to more than one nursing program. Most people apply to at least...