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

    GoldenGateNurse replied to GoldenGateNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

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

    GoldenGateNurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

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

    GoldenGateNurse replied to GoldenGateNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

  4. Direct entry and graduate entry programs II

    GoldenGateNurse replied to Gennaver's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  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...

  6. Samuel Merritt interview

    GoldenGateNurse replied to ERRNwant2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  7. Samuel Merritt interview

    GoldenGateNurse replied to ERRNwant2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  8. Samuel Merritt interview

    GoldenGateNurse replied to ERRNwant2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

  9. Sam Merritt vs. Univ. San Fran ELMSN?

    GoldenGateNurse posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone out there have strong opinions on the strength of Samuel Merritt (in Oakland, CA) versus the University of San Francisco for the Entry-level MSN program? I can't figure out which school...

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

    GoldenGateNurse replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

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

    GoldenGateNurse replied to GoodyNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  12. Sam Merritt vs. Univ. San Fran ELMSN?

    GoldenGateNurse replied to GoldenGateNurse's topic in California Nursing

    Since I didn't get any responses, but did have a handful of people looking at my post, I thought I would throw out what I know so far... Samuel Merritt: More expensive in the long run and generally...