PinkRose34 MSN, RN

I'm currently working on a med/surg unit and looking into L&D. I'm looking at places to volunteer at. I have 2 options, but I can only pick one because I work full time (12 hr, 0.9 FTE) and just started a family. Here are the 2 options: Opti...

Awesome, thank you both for responding, I really appreciate it. I was really leaning towards the Doula program because it's closer to where I'd like to go, and I don't think the clinic will help me get there as much. I have an interview for the Doula...

Yes I’m sorry I wasn’t clear. The clinic teaches women about the risks of abortion and have them consider alternatives such as adoption. They’re pro-life

Hi everyone, I have been working at my hospital for 3 years now - 2 years with med-surg/tele, 1 year with Surgical patients. This is my only acute care experience. My goal at first was to get into my hospital's NICU, but I heard from a Postpartu...

I really wish I could apply to other NICU positions but they ALL require NICU experience - especially Kaiser. There are no transitions programs either. So I'm really in a tight spot. One of the reasons why the nurse said it's easier to go to NICU lat...

The manager does know me,we've met through Shared Governance and I've emailed her several times about my interest and when I sent in an application. I keeping in touch with one of the nurses who work on the unit. So far, it looks like the positions I...

I'm currently studying for the CNL exam, and I could really use some advice. I graduated from my CNL program 4 years ago, so I'm a little rusty. I know I should have taken it sooner, however there were circumstances that happened that I needed to att...

I'm just curious what everyone's opinion is on this topic. I currently work on an adult surgical unit, but my dream job is to one day work in peds or NICU. The hospital I work at doesn't have a peds unit, but it does have a NICU. I'd like to get my f...

Thank you so much for your responses! I plan to do this later in the future, maybe in a year after I've given birth and go back to work after my maternity leave. I did join Shared Governance so that I can start networking with people in other departm...

I've been a nurse for 3 years now, 2 years in an acute care setting. I recently started working on another unit at the same hospital (newly opened surgical unit too). My fellow co-workers are so amazing, reliable and smart that I feel so inadequate n...

Thank you all so much for your kind a reassuring words! I feel more ensured knowing I'm not the only one who went through this stage. At the old unit I worked at, I was night shift, and was so comfortable and familiar with everything. Now not only am...

Hi Everyone! I recently applied to UCSF's new grad program that will start October 2016. I'm starting this thread in hopes to meet other new nurses who applied and we can stay in touch with one another. I wish everyone the best of luck. Let the waiti...

Hi fellow nurses! After working at an adult sub-acute/rehab center for 10 months and working at a day care for medically fragile kids for 5 months, I finally got my dream job at a peds hospital! I'd really love to make a lasting impression on the man...

Hi there! So I did an entry-MSN program and most of my classmates and myself were able to get RN jobs, both acute and non-acute not too long after the program ended. It is true though that some hospitals or new grad programs require or prefer a BSN I...

Hi Everyone, I was hoping someone could give me advice on how I can get my foot in the hospital door. So here's my story. I got my RN license last April 2016. I got a job in a Sub-Acute and Rehab facility a few months later (June). I wanted to start...

Thank you guys for your fast response and advise! I truly appreciate it! I actually have my MSN in nursing. I did a MSN-Entry program for non-nurses. My volunteer role at the hospital is being a bedside companion to patients who need it, so I'm not a...

Hey guys! Congrats to everyone who got an interview and an offer! Best of luck to those who are still waiting! :) I had an interview with PCICU the other day and they gave me a tour of their beautiful unit. Has anyone else interviewed for this unit a...

I applied for the peds units. How about you?

Yay! It's nice to hear from fellow RNs :) It might be towards the end of August, based on what I saw from last year's thread

Honestly, it depends on the UWorld practice test. Each "test" will show you an average score of other people who took the same test (with the same set of questions) as you. Don't worry too much about what your score is...as long as you are consistent...

Greetings everyone! I got an interview for the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital Residency program. It's going to be panel interview with Behavioral questions. I haven't experienced a panel interview and I've only answered minimal behavioral questi...

Hi ba15mommy! I personally don't know anyone who graduated from nursing, but from what I've observed in some nursing Facebook pages, some people are having difficulty finding a job after graduation. It might take months before you find a job. BUT it ...

@ rgshepherd, I'm so sorry to hear about the cohort for SoCal. Just keep your head up; if you really want to be a nurse, the time will come for you :) As for your question, it might take a little longer than 6 weeks, give it another week or so. Since...

Hi Ip228! 1. The teachers I've had so far are qualified; they've working in the field of nursing, some even have a DNP and/or CNL certification. Not only are they knowledgeable in their field, but they draw from experience. One of the things I admire...

@coycoy 22, the second semester is pretty great in my opinion. As for your question, yes the load can get pretty heavy (especially during the summer semester), but working while in the program is doable. In fact, several of the people in my cohort w...