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  1. UCSF Nurse Residency 10/2017

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to nmarley's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did anyone hear back from the OR or transplant unit yet? Fingers tightly crossed..it is still somewhat

  2. UCSF Nurse Residency 10/2017

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to nmarley's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow congrats! I am still waiting for a response myself. Did your status change on your online

  3. Stanford RN New Grad 3/2017

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to chetoh9113's topic in California Nursing

    My heart sank today when I saw "Consider for future." Status was just changed today! If anyone finds out what that means, please do

  4. Stanford RN New Grad 3/2017

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to chetoh9113's topic in California Nursing

    Mine says "application in review"...when did you guys

  5. Already felt burnout 6 months in the OR

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to serenity557's topic in Operating Room

    Serenity, have you considered ambulatory surgery (aka same day surgery units)? The schedule would be more predictable, usually no weekends and more of a 9-5 type of job. Since you have 2 years of...

  6. MedSpa Ex-Boss Wants Me Back After I Graduate

    philzcoffeel0ver posted a topic in Aesthetics

    Hello Fellow Nurses, I am graduating with a BSN degree in August and my ex-boss recently reached out to me to let me know that he would love to have me back to work for him when I am done with school....

  7. MedSpa Ex-Boss Wants Me Back After I Graduate

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in Aesthetics

    Thanks twinsmom788. I am excited for the position, but I know that the salary will not be anywhere close to what a hospital job pays. I will still try to negotiate for a fair wage

  8. MedSpa Ex-Boss Wants Me Back After I Graduate

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in Aesthetics

    Simple response and straight to the point. Thank you. í ½í±Œí

  9. How I got an A in Med Surg 1

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to Krimrose's topic in General Students

    I never realized HOW difficult nursing school was until I started! The first semester ended, and although I was hoping for an A..I ended up with a C. Somehow I thought I'd be disappointed with that...

  10. family issues

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to canoehead's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sorry to hear about your situation...life is constantly putting us all to the test. I think you are so kind and thoughtful to consider getting your sister a filled up fridge (heck, I would LOVE that...

  11. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi all, I am very interested in the nursing program for both schools and would like to ask for some advice: do both schools have the same level of good reputation when hospitals interview the...

  12. San Francisco State University 2012 Spring Semester Students

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to LaAngelita's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks, Angel! When you applied for SF State (I'm assuming during the fall in November??), how long did they take to respond to let you know whether you've been accepted or

  13. San Francisco State University 2012 Spring Semester Students

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to LaAngelita's topic in California Nursing

    Hi all, can anyone spare some advice? I am interested in SF State as well, but I know it is SO competitive! If you guys don't mind sharing, what were your stats and other items included in your...

  14. University of San Francisco BSN Spring 2014

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to Jc90's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Brooke, Their prereqs are Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Statistics, Psychology. You can email them for specific Articulation Agreements depending which school you are from, to match...

  15. April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Guy in the blue shirt's thoughts: Talk about understaffed...we only have ONE nursing instructor again this

  16. April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    This is what happens when you fail nursing school...you become an old

  17. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    RunBabyRun, I forgot to ask you; why isn't SMU well regarded? What did you hear about SMU from the nurses and nurse managers you've encountered? Maybe it is a bias answer, but someone I recently met...

  18. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the detailed explanation, PMG. It seems like the school I choose is a life changing decision so I certainly appreciate your answer to my question. Honestly I still do not know where I will...

  19. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    Hi casmith5, thanks for joining the forum. That's music to my ears that your FAFSA is covering a large amount of your expenses. It is my first time signing up for FAFSA; did they notify you through...

  20. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    Can't agree with you more...I'm very excited to start school (ESP clinicals) to find out what I want to specialize in. Cannot thank you enough for your help. I'm taking all your advice to

  21. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    I'll definitely try that out, thanks! I guess we all have to step out of our comfort zone to land our dream job. BTW- can you describe how the medsurge is like so far? I may be interested in ICU in...

  22. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    I'm just keeping my hopes up! Haha. If you don't mind me asking: Where did your friends work at after graduating from

  23. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the clear breakdown regarding clinicals. Getting thorough training is important to me as I'd like to be fully prepared as much as possible in school before I start working. By the way, I...

  24. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    That's great that you found a job immediately (ESP. before graduation)...any advice on the best methods of securing a job before grad? I also want to start looking for a nursing job before I...

  25. University of San Francisco nursing program versus Samuel Merritt nursing program

    philzcoffeel0ver replied to philzcoffeel0ver's topic in California Nursing

    You got lucky to get a chance to join the program then, RunBabyRun! A lot of my friends want to join a community college Associates program or CSU program but have not been picked. Best of luck to...