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  1. JHU interview

    smile123 replied to hlee13's topic in Post Graduate Students

    JHU interviews all BS/MSN candidates. If you only applied for the accel'd or 2 year BSN, you would not be interviewed. You do not have to go out there in person; a phone screen is fine. The...

  2. El Camino - new grad experience?

    smile123 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm looking to talk to RNs at El Camino Hospital in Mtn View, CA. If you are working with adults (not peds) at El Camino, I'd love to hear about your experiences, what you like, dislike, things you...

  3. depressed.. failed NCLEX-RN

    smile123 replied to GODwillhelpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry to hear you did not pass, but that thick envelope will indicate which sections you passed and which ones you need to work on. I would suggest you take some time to recoup. Most states...

  4. Accepted into 3 schools. Need help deciding.

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

    Typically, most schools do not accept other nursing school credits from other schools. I would say stay at Sac State and pay the lower tuition; it's better value for your money. If you do decide to...

  5. Can NPs work as RN's?

    smile123 replied to 1nuttynurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can always work as a "regular" RN after you receive your NP and pass your NCLEX. One of my friends graduated with her NP degree from a 3 year accel'd RN/MS NP program and could not get a job as a...

  6. Kaplan users?.....

    smile123 replied to PACU queen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, I would not advise giving her the book and assuming that will be all that will help her pass. It was the question trainer and the QBank that were the most helpful. Practicing taking the...

  7. i did it again....

    smile123 replied to hamburg's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It takes 3 business days minimum for your name to show up on the CA BON. So you are really jumping the gun. Patience, patience. Go out and do something nice for

  8. south california RN salary and monthly cost of living

    smile123 replied to filnurseuk's topic in California Nursing

    I would suggest you use a Google search for Riverside, CA and hospitals. Then you can contact the specific hospitals directly. Hospitals have contact info and often list their benefits, etc. Most...

  9. NCLEX-RN in CA..how long does it takes before they mail the result?

    smile123 replied to kryssie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You don't have to wait for the result to be mailed to you. You can check on the California BON website for your name as early as 3 business days. If your name shows up, you have passed the national...

  10. Kaplan

    smile123 replied to brakabop's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's worthwhile. They give you the strategy on how to approach questions, so you can pare down your answers. For example: a question asks what should you do if a patient does X? Then the answers...

  11. How do hospitals in San Diego handle their promotion structure????

    smile123 replied to taapple's topic in California Nursing

    At Kaiser: when you start you get X. Then 6 months later you get another raise. Then 6 months later that you get another raise. After that raises are given yearly. That is the way most places do it...

  12. UW MEPN program

    smile123 replied to lc3's topic in Washington Nursing

    The U of Washington is not eliminating the FNP track. Rather, it has a new doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) degree for the FNPs. See: http://www.son.washington.edu/eo/mepn.asp Here's more info...

  13. NCLEX in CA - is it possible to receive the written results b4 seeing on website?

    smile123 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am from California and took the NCLEX RN on Sept 2nd. I called the CABON and they told me they mailed out the results today. So I have to wait for 2 to 3 days. My question is: I still have not seen...

  14. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    smile123 replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was talking about my observations, not statistics. Most people go into nursing because they want to provide care. However, it is a known fact that CRNAs do make good money. Yes, there are more...

  15. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    smile123 replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    Here's my observation: Most CRNA programs require 2 years of ICU experience. More men attracted to the CRNA program (they can make more money) so they choose the ICU right after graduation for that...

  16. Sites for buying used books

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

    I like http://fetchbook.info. It gives several places and prices for

  17. I got it!

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations Elizabells! You'll make a great NICU nurse! Are you going to work and go to school part time or are you taking a year off from Columbia? Wishing you the

  18. Direct Entry MSN program 2

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi there, It might help if you spelled out what school you're referring to. Remember, allnurses.com is nationwide and worldwide, so we have no idea what direct entry program you're talking about....

  19. Backpack recommendations for nursing student

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

    Definitely a wheeled backpack. Nursing books are really heavy, they are more like tomes! You do not want to injure your back carrying around all your books and binders. Get a good wheeled backpack...

  20. Hospitals in San Francisco and San Jose

    smile123 replied to ben123's topic in California Nursing

    Please do a little research on the forums. There are lots of threads already about this topic. You can also contact the hospitals directly that you are interested in.

  21. SoCal Vs. Nth Cal Salary?

    smile123 replied to ER4U2's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with the other posters. For example, new grads who are working in Los Angeles are making $24 to $27/hr. In N. California (San Francisco, Bay Area), the new grad rate is $35 to $38/hr. This...

  22. When do I start applying?

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

    Usually, you indicate an area you are interested in. For example, for some hospitals they make a distinction by adults vs. peds. Then from there they have recruiters split up by different speciality...

  23. RN Pay rates in Seattle and area

    smile123 replied to saskrn's topic in Washington Nursing

    There will always be a need for new grad nurses. A lot of websites don't post info about those positions. Your best bet is to contact the hospitals directly and set up interviews. Typically, they...

  24. need help on choosing an accelerated BSN

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

    Actually, it may take you at least a year of pre-reqs if you went full time even if you have a degree already. You didn't say what your bachelor's degree was in. If it was a non-science degree, you...

  25. Worked in healthcare before you got accepted?

    smile123 replied to luna357's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a lot we don't know about you and the schools you applied to. Did you apply to community colleges, 4 year state colleges or private universities? Did they require recommendations? If so,...