Snoopy4

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1. US RN to UK - agency or direct?

   Snoopy4 replied to kaitfinder's topic in Registration

   Hi Kaitfinder, my situation is very similar to yours! I have 1.5 years of experience as an ICU nurse in California. My S.O. is moving to London at the end of the year, and I'd like to find work as a nurse in the same area. I'm currently researching h...

2. CA: Location vs cost? SMU vs CSUN ABSN

   Snoopy4 replied to Enursing's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congrats! Are you starting in SMU's ABSN or BSN program? Yes, the tuition is hard to swallow. But on the bright side, you will be able to make up your money quickly. Starting pay for new grads is $50-70/hr in most bay area hospitals. Tack on weekend...

3. CA: Location vs cost? SMU vs CSUN ABSN

   Snoopy4 replied to Enursing's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I ended up going to SMU. I completed the ABSN program in June of 2016 and currently work in the ICU at a level 2 trauma hospital. SMU has a good reputation in the Bay Area and most of my classmates found jobs within a couple months of graduating. The...

4. CA: Location vs cost? SMU vs CSUN ABSN

   Snoopy4 replied to Enursing's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wow, thank you Enursing and Aposseadesse for your comments! I really appreciate such thoughtful and helpful advice. Like you said the answer is definitely not black and white, but this has helped tremendously:) Last question... Is there any way to fi...

5. CA: Location vs cost? SMU vs CSUN ABSN

   Snoopy4 replied to Enursing's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Enursing! Thank you for your post; I'm currently in your same situation. I've been accepted to SMU, but have received offers from other absn programs in socal. If you don't mind, what you did you end up choosing? And do you feel that the program w...