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  1. UCLA New Grad RN 2013

    zzbxdo replied to matthewandrew's topic in California Nursing

    The unit director for CTICU is definitely not a pleasant person. Interviewed with her last year, her body language is not interactive, she stares at the wall, and left to pick up a phone call midway...

  2. Sharp NICU New Grad

    zzbxdo replied to stephiem's topic in California Nursing

    Sharp and memorial hires locals first, but I wouldn't say ucsd does the same. New grads in my unit are from everywhere past couple of years. A couple of new grads from sdsu whom are volunteering has...

  3. New RN here

    zzbxdo replied to ArmyMedicRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congrats and good luck with the job hunt! You've got a busy schedule ahead. My buddy had his first kid during our last semester and he didn't get a wink of sleep. It's true, doesn't seem like there...

  4. Any one here from California?

    zzbxdo replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Pre nursing I had like a 3.7-3.8 gpa, teas of somewhere between mid 70 to mid 80, its been a while. Hit every other category that gave pts toward admission to the college of

  5. How far is a too far to commute to nursing school?

    zzbxdo replied to aperez0810's topic in California Nursing

    Where are you driving from?101 is freaking horrible, kind of like LA horrible during peak

  6. job searching in SD... my hopeless journey!

    zzbxdo replied to ana.rn's topic in California Nursing

    Research regarding the job market in CA is super essential, especially since you are out of state. SD and SF bay area are San Diego are especially tough markets and with 2 years under your belt,...

  7. Orthopedic Shoes??

    zzbxdo replied to richfield1977's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I also do a lot of power training including squats and deadlifts, strengthens your core/back as well as improves posture. I wear chucks when training and while at work. Cheap, effective and looks...

  8. Any one here from California?

    zzbxdo replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I graduated from CSU stan. It's a boring area but the nursing program is really solid. Very high % of getting a job after graduating vs other areas and CSUs if you're willing to stay in the 209. DMC...

  9. Gay male nurse concern about male patient care

    zzbxdo replied to Devon Rex's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Some of the best nurses I work with are gay and I always go to him when i have questions. One especially is probably the most compassionate nurse I'll ever meet and has won back to back awards for...

  10. Compulsory male preceptoring

    zzbxdo replied to stablesystole's topic in Men in Nursing

    My unit is pretty even 50/50 m/f. My primary preceptor is crazy, but really good. I had other preceptors in the unit to fill in gaps when she was unavailable or charge and had a handful of the guys...

  11. Hey Murses.....Murse?

    zzbxdo replied to blackvans1234's topic in Men in Nursing

    I only hear the term when it's being joked around. There are bigger gender issues out there actually worth caring

  12. HOWS L.I.F.E as a MALE Nurse???

    zzbxdo replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in Male Nursing Students

    replying to darkbloom (I failed at quoting) Uh, after reading your post I went digging around and there isnt really much content that supports what you're stating. Yes, it's there if you search for...

  13. Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

    zzbxdo replied to S-Rank's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Eating q3hours isnt necessary in fact, it's just old bro science. Macro nutrient management is pretty tough working 12s in the ICU, i lost weight pretty quickly transitioning power lifting from school...

  14. Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Versant New Graduate Program

    zzbxdo replied to ursuscalifornia's topic in California Nursing

    They started calling for offers as of earlier this

  15. Low GPA, what should I do?

    zzbxdo replied to dia1010usa's topic in California Nursing

    Those are minimal requirements for a ADN at a community college. Just join up the lottery, as long as you have the minimum qualifications its just luck from there and then do a bridge program for your...

  16. Moving to L.A.

    zzbxdo replied to kasey.bamel's topic in California Nursing

    1. Will you be sharing rent? If not, atleast 50% of your salary is going to rent, atleast for a decent place. 2.Norris Cancer is FARRRRRRRR from the beach. Commute is never on your side in LA. I...

  17. Absn programs in the San Fran area??

    zzbxdo replied to ml52789's topic in California Nursing

    Samuel Merrit is what you're looking for, bay area is pretty limited. Main campus is in oakland however. There are other satellite locations but I don't think there are any that is closer in the south...

  18. Stanford Hospitals and Clinics Residency 2013

    zzbxdo replied to db2xs's topic in California Nursing

    Behavioral tests are a point system. Neutral answers give you NO points whatsoever. You actually want to be rigid for the most points, clearly yes you agree or don't. I would just google up how to...

  19. Csu fall 2013 hopefuls

    zzbxdo replied to Achase4848's topic in California Nursing

    As far as the school is concerned, they don't really care what major you are or your plans. Besides, most nursing college administrators are mid aged/older female nurses whom for the most part, stay...

  20. CRNA VS NP

    zzbxdo replied to Sabotai's topic in Men in Nursing

    You need to do your homework and research all your options, no one is gonna do it for you... there are too many factors including where you work, the population, time commitment etc. I got my degree @...

  21. New grad, passed NCLEX...what steps do I need to take to become a burn nurse?

    zzbxdo replied to MidLifeRN2012's topic in Burn

    You don't have to be specialized to start off new with burns. Everything you need to know you will be taught. The best thing you can do for yourself is understand the pain and psychological hardships...

  22. Best Men's Nursing Shoes

    zzbxdo replied to Phillay632's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I like minimalist shoes like new balances. No the nike frees though, theyre too squishy. After 2 hours standing on nike Frees and my back hurts. My favorite are good o chucks. Comfy, looks awesome,...

  23. Denied into the Nursing program?

    zzbxdo replied to stratus93's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My BICU is almost 50/50, and our CCU has a good number of men too. Males tend to go into the higher acuity/trauma fields. Anyways, having a pp certainly wont help you get into a nursing program, but...

  24. Why a Nurse?

    zzbxdo replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1) Why nursing? A. Get myself some ladies!!... check. Met my girlfriend in school, 3+ years going strong despite annoying distances B. Nice pay. awesome benefits, 4 days off a week baby! C. Original...

  25. Nursing in California

    zzbxdo replied to Nathalie's topic in California Nursing

    avg in ca