WendyDarling

Okay so I was just accepted to nursing school so it means that I have another 2 years until I graduate. I am a pre-planner and I'm just curious if it would be a stupid idea to come out to Cali as a new grad looking for a nursing spot. My desire is to be an L&D nurse. I work in maternity now as a nursing assistant and basically have a job lined up as a nurse for when I graduate. Would it be much smarter to try and get a year of experience before coming out there? I hear that it's insane out there for new grads and I know how desired L&D can be. Will a year even help me out if I'm trying to come from another state? Ideally I would like to get a job before I move. My situation is that my fiancé lives in Cali and the few times a year trips are getting pretty pricey. My career however really takes precedence because without that then he and I cannot have out happily ever after. Just need some opinions. Thanks guys!

That is something I was also wondering because my job only hires new RNs as per diem at first. I think though once orientation is over if a spot is available full or part time we can take it but not sure 100% yet. I heard WGU does not recognize per diem nurses

Hey I know this is a very old post but just looking for some help. I am finishing pre reqs this semester and will end up with 2 Bs and 2 Cs in sciences. Does anyone know someone who was able to get into nursing like this? I feel like this isn't going to be good enough.

I am curious if anyone has completed the RN-BSN track in 6 months after the new curriculum has been put in place? I heard a rumor that it wasn't possible. I would like to complete in as little time as possible. Also, I am wondering if the classes are difficult? Obviously I don't expect them to be easy but are they more tedious rather than "tough"? I don't know what to expect. I'm trying to prepare now by taking some courses that could transfer over but don't know exactly what would help me because WGU courses seem rather specific. Not just "statistics" but "applications of statistics in the healthcare environment" (or whatever it is along those lines).