tanaynicole

I got my results in exactly two weeks, but I took mine in the " off season" I took the NCLEX in April, not over the summer when lots of other people at taking the test. Remember there are only about 5 people working at the BVNPT and this time of year they have TONS of results, transcripts, and payments to process. Be patient...and Good Luck

I agree, check your schools. Some of the only admit half of the class based on GPA alone, the other half get in via lottery. Don't get discouraged, my gpa was never great, and I just finished my ADN program in May.

It's not a weird question at all. In Northern California (San Jose area) There are a couple of ice facilities. The Ice center in Downtown, (10th street) and an ice center in Cupertino (on Wolfe road). There may even be on more in San Jose. You may also try the San Jose arena (HP Pavilion) as thats where the San Jose Sharks play (our hockey team). All of these locations are easily close to the following hospitals Community Hospital of Los Gatos Good Samaritan Hospital Santa Clara Valley Medical Center These are a little further away Stanford/ Lucile Packard Children's El Camino Hospital I know that all of the hospitals will and have used travel nurses in their Nicu's Hope this helps... TanayNicole

I may be wrong, but I thought Ca. has this weird option where a company can decide when it's overtime. Meaning.... 1) They can pay you overtime for any thing over an 8 hour day OR 2) They can pay you overtime for anything over 40 hours in a week. I know some hospitals that don't pay overtime for 12 hour shifts, because most of them work less than 40hrs a week. But the company has to notify you in writing of how they will pay, and any subsequent changes they make ot the policy.

Thanks, for the input everyone!! If anyone else has any ideas they are very welcome. Is there any 'studying' or reading I should do before I start? Thanks again, TanayNicole :redbeathe

I know that Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (San Jose) does, but I don't have the details.

:yeahthat: I'm an LVN, that has just become an RN. Those are the major differences, although the BON would differ, but in a hospital setting that's about it. Suggestion, if you don't have lots of money or time, get your LVN first, then bridge to your RN when the timing is better. If it's not an issue just go for your RN. Nursing school will help you to figure out what, and where you want to work. You will have a chance to see lots of different hospital departments.

I think that of the 3 cities, SF would be the easiest one to get around with out having a car. But reliability and safety are always a big issue.

I would RUN, to the other hospital. If they can't even get the shift you will be working strait...there's lots of problems going on. Like you said, you have already dealt with a similar situation, and you know how difficult it is, why do it again?

I'm a New Grad, and will starting in a Level II NICU in a few weeks, and I'm both excited and scared (a normal reaction I think?). I'm interested in what you girls/guys think I should do to help better prepare myself. What advice would you give a new grad? What do you wish some one had told you? Any information/advice would be very VERY helpful. Thanks in advance for your time

I'm a new grad, and I typically interview in Gray/Tan/or Brown trousers, a button down shirt, closed toe shoes with a moderate heel. It must have worked, cause I just accepted a position. Remember. Small post earrings, lite make-up, clean nails (clear polish if any). No or very little perfume. Always bring copies of resume, a pen, a firm handshake, and a great smile. Best of luck!!!

I agree totally with the above posting. I think it is the hospital administrators responsibility to hire a ratio of nurses equal to their clientèle. I am a black nurse (new grad), and I have just accepted a position in a level II NICU. I know that I will be one of two black nurses in the unit. Hopefully I will see more soon. For that to happen, more black women and men will have to want to be nurses.

:balloons: CONGRADULATIONS :balloons: I plan to be where you are soon. I just completed my NICU preceptorship, and will be working there as soon as a position is available. Exams done, graduation is on the 26th.... WE'RE ON OUR WAY!!! :monkeydance: :smiley_aa

I don't think the nursing program has anything to do with it. I'm a new grad in the same position, and here's my recommendation to you. When it is time for you to arrange your preceptorship, try to get placement in the NICU you are interested in working. Talk to the nurse manager, assistant manager, and any staff you can, let them know that you are VERY interested in working there. I know lots of new grads that got offers from their precepting placement. If you can handle working and school try getting a tech, or clerk position in a NICU that you are interested in, (or even just in the hospital). I live in Cali. and the problem I'm finding is not that they won't hire new grads, it's that the good hospitals, the ones with the best reputation have the least openings. There employees are happy and stay a long time. Good Luck, Oh one more thing someone told me... if the hospital you are interested in has no NICU positions available, try Mother/Baby or Newborn nursery... this way you will get a good normal newborn background, and being a employee at that hospital gets your first dibs at open positions.

:balloons: [color=deepskyblue]congradulations!!!! :smiley_aa