mcgRN

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1. ABSN Program for Non-Nursing Majors

   mcgRN replied to kulinat's topic in California

   I graduated from a CSU Northridge's ABSN program and what has been said is true. Volunteer in a hospital to show your commitment (and this is also helpful later for job hunting) and if you can, get straight As in your prerequisites. Most ABSN progr...

2. Relief Nurse Los Angeles County

   mcgRN replied to katy0810's topic in Job Hunt

   Congratulations! I've also accepted a position for LA County as a new grad but for the Registered Nurse I position. I believe Relief Nurse is part-time, temporary, and the maximum hours you can work is 32 hours per week. On the other hand, Register...

3. CSUN ABSN Program

   mcgRN replied to isamarfbn's topic in California

   Hello SABCAL! It's been tough finding a job as a new grad RN here in California. As of right now, out of the 20 who graduated from my cohort, about 12 are working as RNs in an acute care setting. Add to that 4 who currently have offers (which incl...

4. CSUN ABSN Program

   mcgRN replied to isamarfbn's topic in California

   I am a recent graduate and was accepted 2 years ago. GPA from my first degree is 3.67, GPA from prerequisites is 4.0, and zero medical-related volunteer/work experience. I think they give a lot of weight to your essay as I imagine a lot of applican...

5. CSUN ABSN 2014

   mcgRN replied to corynneo's topic in California

   I agree, a GPA of under 3.8 does not exclude you from being considered into the program. I had a 3.67 from my previous degree, 4.0 from prerequisites, and zero volunteer experience but was able to get into the program. A strong, narrative essay dep...