nella197

I work on a floor like that right now at a Lvl 1. When I applied, I was told it was a step down for trauma/burn. It's more like a specialty med surg floor. We get stable trauma/burn patients with overflow med surg patients. You should ask if they do shadow days to get a good picture of what the floor is like. I wish I did lol

As new grad nurses,My friends take home pay is around 70k. They work for kaiser, hca hosp, and sutter.

Hi there! im a new grad. I'm from the bay area. I can tell you from my experience from job hunting and living here, It is over saturated with new grads/nurses in general. There are new grads in this area who graduated and did their preceptorships in the area that are having a hard time finding jobs. I wasnt able to find a job here. I have experience in the healthcare field and connections. I graduated top of my class, went to a reputable school, did a senior preceptorship in critical care, and have a ton a certs and so on. If you have a connection great! It doesn't hurt to try. I would say go for it. Just wouldnt advise moving here in hopes of getting work, unless you can afford it of course. Its very diffcult to get a job here. I have talked to recruitors and hiring managers, they told me they get over 1000s apps for there new grad positions. Just to let you know....People I know who have managed to get a job in the bay area as new grads do not get paid 120k. That salary is for experienced nurses. Nurses who get that salary have a ton of experience. My friends salaries are like less than 70K range. Even though 70k is alot, That salary is very difficult to live on here. The way my friends are able to manage is because they dont have to pay rent and live at home. So if your gonna have to be paying your own rent, It may be difficult to find an affordable option. The housing is very competitive here, especially if it is reasonable. =/ In addition, the cost of living is expensive like gas and food. Overall the bay area is a great place to live if you have the means $$$ too! Hope this information helps!

Bay Area, CA LTC New Grad RN BSN Pay: 34-40/hour Bay Area, CA Hospital New Grad RN BSN Pay: 40/hour New Orleans, LA Hospital New Grad RN BSN Pay: 25/hour North Dakota Hospital New Grad RN BSN Pay: 26/hour Alabama Hospital New Grad RN BSN Pay: 22/hour Utah Hospital New Grad RN BSN Pay:24-26/hour Although the salaries are on the higher end for the bay area, the cost of living is high. Affordable housing is difficult to find in the bay area. Another thing to take into consideration, is the workload. I know a few people who work in LTC as new grads and they feel swamped due to the patient load and the lack of training. They were only given 2 weeks of "orientation" and one of those weeks was only computer training. I have been told they are often the only nurses on noc shift with little to no support. In addition, they said they have a ton of patients.

Academics is not always a measure of success or a good indicator of becoming a great nurse. It only shows your success at working within the school system. Also, maybe this person has a health issue that makes learning difficult.

I'm thinking of going to Arizona to get my BSN. I'm from California and would love to come back. I'm worried that I might be "stuck" in Arizona if I don't choose a school that has the right educational requirements for California. I read this statement on California's Board of Nursing Website, To qualify for endorsement (reciprocity) into California as a RN, you must hold a current and active license in another state or Canada, have completed an educational program meeting all California requirements, and have passed National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) or the State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE).."...Does anyone know what California's educational program requirements are? How can I tell if my prospective school meets them? Thank you!

Thank you! This is what I needed. I totally understand that if I went to apply now they would laugh and slam the door at my face. I am definitely planning on getting a high gpa on all my prereqs. Thanks for your help!! -Daniella

Before I go into detail about my dilemma and myself, I would first like to say that all I want is a realistic response. I don't need sugar coating . Be as brutally honest as possible, PLEASE. I just want to know if I will have a realistic chance at making it into a nursing school. About Myself: 19 yr. Female Graduated Highschool : 2011 Went to Saint Mary's College of CA (Freshman): 2011-2012 GPA from SMC: 1:375 Currently at DVC: 2012- ~ GPA from DVC: IN PROGRESS Background/Current INFO: I guess I should do some background on how I got my GPA. Well, I basically flunked out of my freshman year of college due to immaturity to recognize I needed help and b/c of a mental illness. I did average my Freshman Fall Semester. I withdrew from my Chemistry class. I got a C+ in my English course. I got a A- in Seminar class. I got a C in my Calculus 13 class. In Spring (2012), I failed all my courses. If you ask how and why? I basically just mentally gave up and was too immature/unmotivated(symptom of illness). Saint Mary's kicked me out. I repealed the college decision with a medical excuse, but got denied. I applied to a C.C. and now I am currently here. I have my illness under control and have matured ALOT since flunking out. Currently, I am getting an A in Psych 101, B Statistics, A in Nutrition, and B History while working part time. Next Semester, I am taking Anatomy, Developmental Psych, and Chemistry 108. Other Info: I have volunteer work from various places. I have volunteered at a hospital during highschool. DILEMA: My school counselors for my community college keep telling me I need good grades like a 3.75 and higher. But what they won't answer is if I even have a shot at nursing school with my current gap which is 1.375. I know this is a really bad GPA. I do understand that it is VERY competitive getting into nursing school. Should I just cut my loses and choose another career path?