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Hi! It's been a while since the last time I posted on here (maybe 9 years ago). I graduated the BAT program in 2007 although I started the program in May 2005. It was a very intensive 12 year program and I found it really to difficult to keep up with...

Hi all, Is there anyone out there who is currently in Excelsior's Nursing Informatics program? The program seems to be new. I just need some opinion for someone who's already in the program. I've been a nurse working in critical care for over a year ...

Hi everyone, One of the hospitals in my area has a DCU - Definitive Care Unit. Does anyone know what DCU is? Is it the same as stepdown ICU or Transitional ICU or Progressive Care Unit as they call it in other hospitals? I have over 4 yrs experience...

Hi all, Does anyone know which hospitals in the bay area offer new rn grad programs? If there are any, I am looking into ER, adult acute care or ICU training programs after I graduate next year. Please advise. Thanks!

Thanks everyone for the input. I work in as nurse in CA and the CA BRN has issues with Excelsior's nursing programs. If I get a MSN nursing informatics degree from Excelsior College, will it be recognized by CA BON? I need some input for those who kn...

Hi all, Is there anyone in this forum who works at BWH? I'm currently working in a hospital here in San Francisco & looking to move back to Boston next year. I work in TICU - Transitional ICU. I'm just wondering if BWH has a TICU unit. I like wor...

Is $28/hr the rate for an experienced nurse or new grad?

Thanks Alex. Approx. how much is the starting salary per hr. for nurses with over 1 yr. of experience at BWH?

Hi all, For the GNs who worked after graduation and took the NCLEX before the end of their training/orientation and passed it the first time --- how was your experience like when preparing for this critical exam while working? Any advice on time mana...

Hi all, I need an input from those who passed the NCLEX-RN the first time. How did you prepare/study for the NCLEX and how much time did you reserve before taking the exam? Right now, I'm unsure of how to prepare for this critical exam. I have about ...

Congratulations!!! I graduated this past Sunday receiving my BSN. I'm so happy that nursing school is over :yelclap: Now I'm focusing on my NCLEX-RN review. :w00t:

Congrats! I had my pinning this past Saturday, the 19th and undergrad commencement Sunday the 20th. I'm glad that nursing school is over. Now onto NCLEX-RN review. :monkeydance:

Thanks for the advice!

Nursing is my THIRD career. I have a BS in Chemistry, Computer Programming diploma & a MS in Information Systems. My first career was a chemist and second was software engineer. :biere:

Testing positive on Matoux skin test does not indicate that you have active TB and are contagious. It just means that you were exposed to the TB germ (airborne) and your body produced antigens as a defense mechanism against the TB germ. I tested posi...

Hi everyone, I'm just wondering what happens to you when you start working as a GN (with a temp permit) in a hospital and taking the NCLEX before the end of the training and FAILING the exam? Will you be demoted to a nurse's aide position? Will your ...

Hi all, Can someone tell me what a Transitional Care Unit is? Is it part of critical services of a hospital? Is it a good unit to start for new graduate RN nurses? Thanks!

Hi all, I'm planning to move from NY to CA after I graduate on May 20. I will be starting a new grad training in a hospital in CA on July 23. But I'm a little worried that CA BON takes longer to process the licensure application although you have pro...

Hi all, Does anyone know if El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA has a new RN grad program? Thanks!

Thanks! I checked SJSU's website and no luck finding the webpage with new grad program list. Can you post the link? Thanks again.

Hi all, I know that everyone says to take the NCLEX exam as soon as possible after you graduate nursing school. For someone who has not taken the NCLEX and started the new RN grad program/training --- how would you prepare for NCLEX while working/tra...

I'm planning to move in SFO area after graduation. I would like to work in a hospital located in San Francisco and live in East Bay.

Is John Muir a good place to start for new grads? I'm interested in acute care and ER.

I should not be a problem re-entering the workforce after years of not working as a nurse. There will be some changes in how things are done but the nursing process of providing care will always remain the same. :nuke:

I'm also looking into the new RN programs at Alta Bates Med Center.