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1. Small vs. big NICU - what is best for new grad?

   GoldenGateNurse replied to GoldenGateNurse's topic in NICU

   You just raised another interesting question for me. Let's say I start on the smaller unit, go through the training, and get my feet solidly beneath me with the more stable babies. How receptive would the nurse managers at the large units (there are...

2. Small vs. big NICU - what is best for new grad?

   GoldenGateNurse replied to GoldenGateNurse's topic in NICU

   Thank you so much for the feedback! I think I'm having such a hard time with the decision because the smaller Level III unit actually has a formalized orientation, including NRP, 1:1 precepting, and classroom time. The larger unit has that sort of tr...

3. Small vs. big NICU - what is best for new grad?

   GoldenGateNurse posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone, I did my senior preceptorship in a large Level III NICU. The unit was terrific, with everything from feeder growers to the very sick kiddos on HFOV and dopamine drips. I have been offered a new grad position on this unit, as well as a sm...

4. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

   GoldenGateNurse replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hey guys, I've been lurking around these boards eagerly reading the posts from those of you who have already started your programs. I'm starting at Samuel Merritt in August and am SO anxious to know what life is going to be like - keep those posts co...

5. Non nursing Bachelor Degree Students -- Please give me insight.

   GoldenGateNurse replied to Nurse AllBetta's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there, I have a BS in Biology and decided to go for the ELMSN program, which I guess makes me the odd man out on this thread! I was really attracted to getting my MSN right off the bat because of the flexibility it affords. My ideal job after scho...

6. Any nurses from Samuel Merritt College?

   GoldenGateNurse replied to hello_nurse's topic in General Students

   Yes, I did get into the FNP program for this year, so I'll be gearing up for classes in August.

7. Any nurses from Samuel Merritt College?

   GoldenGateNurse replied to hello_nurse's topic in General Students

   You are not alone!!! Seriously, have a look around these message boards and you will see that just about everybody panics and stresses about getting into school (myself included). It's a big step to commit to a brand new career - if you know it's the...

8. Any nurses from Samuel Merritt College?

   GoldenGateNurse replied to hello_nurse's topic in General Students

   Hi there, You are right that the programs are really competitive, but I wouldn't jump to conclusions about your chances of getting in. You say your GPA is low, so I would definitely work really hard in your prereq classes and maybe even take the GRE....

9. Samuel Merritt interview

   GoldenGateNurse replied to ERRNwant2b's topic in New Nurse

   No, we didn't meet at the interview - I was at the March 4th interview day (in the pouring rain). Hopefully, we'll be classmates in a few months though! I was really impressed with the faculty and students - though a little nervewracking, the intervi...

10. Samuel Merritt interview

    GoldenGateNurse replied to ERRNwant2b's topic in New Nurse

    Definitely don't read too much into the fact that you haven't heard from them yet! They offered me early admission a week and a half ago, but I still haven't recieved any paperwork in the mail yet...which means that no one has had the opportunity to ...

11. Any nurses from Samuel Merritt College?

    GoldenGateNurse replied to hello_nurse's topic in General Students

    I'm headed for the accelerated FNP program - yahoooo! THey also just started an accelerated BSN program for this year (and I think at both the Oakland and Sacramento campuses). I'd be happy to help with any questions you might have about the programs...

12. Any nurses from Samuel Merritt College?

    GoldenGateNurse replied to hello_nurse's topic in General Students

    Hi hello_nurse, Did anyone ever answer you from Samuel Merritt? I might be attending their acc. MSN program this fall and am anxious to meet some fellow students!

13. Samuel Merritt interview

    GoldenGateNurse replied to ERRNwant2b's topic in New Nurse

    So, lovemedicine - did you end up applying to Samuel Merritt for Fall of 2005? I'm going to be starting the ELMSN - FNP program this fall and would love to know some classmates in advance!

14. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    GoldenGateNurse replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for the support everybody. You guys are great - making me feel so much more calm going into my interview tomorrow. Afterwards I'm going to blow off some steam on my snowboard but I'll give you the update (hopefully good news!!) when I get ba...

15. Direct Entry Programs- How hard to get in?

    GoldenGateNurse replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hello all, I'm new to the posting boards and just happened on this thread, which echoes exactly how I've been feeling - STRESSED about getting those school decisions for direct entry programs. I was turned down for the second time this year from UCSF...