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  1. new grad salary ADN

    zzbxdo replied to RN4Jesus22's topic in California Nursing

    Having a BSN will give you more acute care opportunities.. Otherwise pay will be no different give or take a dollar between adn and

  2. Stressed pre-nursing undergrad

    zzbxdo replied to student789's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're a full time student taking lifespan and a/p is easily doable. I usually pair 2 tougher classes and one chill class each quarter and it went fine. Took a quarter of a/p over summer as well....

  3. Advice for (likely) rejected by all CSUs?

    zzbxdo replied to runslikeanose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What's the point? The applicant pool is different each period so yes, it's worth applying. Most adn programs are lottery, so as long as you meet the requirements you have a random equal chance as...

  4. Math Help Please.

    zzbxdo replied to Sarahjohnson39's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Alot of the time statistics is required... And basic algebra and stuff is required for statistics. It's pretty much the same as molar equations from chemistry from... Iono 10th grade for me. Maybe...

  5. Anyone interviewing for St Joseph in Orange Mother Baby Clinical 1 RN?

    zzbxdo replied to BabyRN2222's topic in California Nursing

    That's not really new news. Rent is commonly almost

  6. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    zzbxdo replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    I would also chime that in a busy unit, a majority, if not a large number of nurses will prefer not to have students. If required, top picks to the most intelligent, hands on and preparedness...

  7. where should i go?

    zzbxdo replied to stevedatran's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply to each and every one of the CSUs. That's atleast 10 right there. All of them are competitive with high pass rates. Maybe you need to research more objective information instead of what you hear...

  8. What can I do to secure a job as a new grad?

    zzbxdo replied to frequentFLyER's topic in General Students

    Please be mindful about your work ethics and personality if you are applying to work as a RN from the same institution you worked while in school trying to "get your foot in the door." Words can hurt...

  9. How on earth do you pay for NYU's ABSN program?

    zzbxdo replied to nyc1990's topic in School, College Programs

    I can't compare it to an investment as there are other absn programs across the states for cheaper.. Tuition and living expenses. Op is paying for the experience of living and practicing in the city,...

  10. Moving to Cali

    zzbxdo replied to Grace4life's topic in California Nursing

    Uh. The majority of the points were pretty mature and to the

  11. frustrated with transition to icu

    zzbxdo replied to bewitched's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think most new grads have the same potential for theory base. I think success lies in the support system within the unit. Strong preceptors, strong designated educators, strong orientation, support...

  12. Clinicals and stethoscope?

    zzbxdo replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    I use the cheap disposable ones at work and it's fine for

  13. Four years to earn an ADN :/

    zzbxdo replied to mdiada's topic in General Students

    It's normal. You're towards the left of the median age curve. Finish up and move

  14. frustrated with transition to icu

    zzbxdo replied to bewitched's topic in MICU, SICU

    With 2 years of prior experience, the transition is gonna make you feel like a new grad again. Give yourself 6months to a year and the jitters will subside. I started in a burn ICU as a new grad but...

  15. Fulltime student-is it possible to work as CNA or al all?!

    zzbxdo replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    Man. You're unsure, you haven't started yet, wait one or 2 semesters into the program, and THAN consider cna positions. 8 or 12 hour shifts depending on

  16. Rady Children's Hospital February 2015 RN New Grad

    zzbxdo replied to lovelyleahRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not a new grad, but my co worker is starting her new position in the nicu between the first and second weeks of January. In going to assume new hire orientation will be

  17. Can't decide which specialty or where to relocate

    zzbxdo replied to Juntra's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yep go to acute care. More opportunities once you have some years on

  18. New Graduate RN,BSN NO JOBS 10/15/14

    zzbxdo replied to BabyRN2222's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with limiting what your career intentions and goals are during an interview. Some places don't hire new grads simply cause they burn money and bounce. I'm assuming you are applying to all...

  19. Fulltime student-is it possible to work as CNA or al all?!

    zzbxdo replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    Its doable. Just find a balance that's efficient for you. I've had classmates working full time in a 3 year program, and currently a friend is working once a week in a 2 year program and doing fine....

  20. Question for interviewers

    zzbxdo replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    People like to talk about themselves. When given the opportunities, ask your interviewers why they enjoy the unit, what great things they've done and achieved etc. Lasting impressions matter. I left...

  21. SoCal summer nursing externships

    zzbxdo replied to caligurl331's topic in General Students

    When I was in school there was paid externships that was a nice high teens/hr. These were also the first programs to be cut. Many required you to be by a local school and I think they're all gone. I...

  22. Applying (trying) to scholarships B4 program starts?

    zzbxdo replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    Apply for non nursing scholarships. Merit based, ethnic minorities, whatever. Where to find them is on

  23. SoCal summer nursing externships

    zzbxdo replied to caligurl331's topic in General Students

    You should take whatever is offered even if nothing but experience is given to you. A strong letter of recommendation and a buff resume goes a long way. Ca forums would offer you the best answers...

  24. lac-usc salary

    zzbxdo replied to Ilovelucia's topic in California Nursing

    Why don't you contact the managers offering you the positions or hr directly and post what you find out ? Could help out others who haven't gotten as far as you in the hiring process. Your entitled to...

  25. How on earth do you pay for NYU's ABSN program?

    zzbxdo replied to nyc1990's topic in School, College Programs

    I love numbers. Awesome