Socal_EMT

Socal_EMT

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  1. Will my EMT experience help get a job as an ER-Nurse?

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

    I swear I wanted to pop some popcorn for this thread I do appreciate the conversation. Each of you brought a unique perspective to the

  2. Santa Ana College ADN Spring 2017

    Socal_EMT replied to Rinnayi's topic in General Students

    From what I have seen on various forums is that Fall is the most competitive application period. Then followed by Spring. That being said, it seems that 65-70 is where the overwhelming "average" of...

  3. Santa Ana College ADN Spring 2017

    Socal_EMT replied to Rinnayi's topic in General Students

    79 points

  4. As a new nurse, how long does it take to get an ICU job?

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Critical Care

    I wouldn't mind a long drive. But unfortunately my girlfriend (future wife) is a high school teacher, and that means giving up her tenure in order to follow me to another

  5. Will my EMT experience help get a job as an ER-Nurse?

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

    Would pursuing a paramedic cert help even more? Or would it be useless without 911 experiences to accommodate the

  6. As a new nurse, how long does it take to get an ICU job?

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Critical Care

    I just got into nursing school; but I always want to try and plan ahead if possible. I do have 4 years experience as an EMT, three of those years in an outpatient cardiovascular rehab

  7. Santa Ana College ADN Spring 2016

    Socal_EMT replied to jengix29's topic in School, College Programs

    I calculated my score as an 83. Does anyone know what the average for admissions

  8. How am I going to pay for nursing school?? input pls...

    Socal_EMT posted a topic in General Students

    So I dont want to count my eggs before they hatch, but most likely I will be accepted into Loma Lindas School of Nursing for fall 2016. Their tuition will be approximately 75,000 - 80,000 dollars for...

  9. How am I going to pay for nursing school?? input pls...

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in General Students

    how does the applications work? just need general prerequisites

  10. How am I going to pay for nursing school?? input pls...

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in General Students

    So I ended up taking a year off and deferring from Loma Linda School of Nursing. I will be applying this cycle for the 2017 Fall semester at Cal-State Los Angeles; School of Nursing, and to UC-Irvine;...

  11. CSULA Fall 2016 Nursing (BSN)

    Socal_EMT replied to RachMayJ's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey guys/girls, I am gonna be applying to Cal-State L.A this fall for the BSN-Basic program. I am looking at a score of 27 with 4 years of full time paid experience as a EMT in LA-County. Does anyone...

  12. Has Being a Male Benefited you MORE or LESS

    Socal_EMT posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello my name is Richard and i had a question for the male nursing students out there. Do you believe being a male benefited you in ANY way during the admissions process? how about in your interview...

  13. Loma Linda Fall 2016 Thread

    Socal_EMT posted a topic in California Nursing

    hello ladies and gentleman, i wanted to create a thread for some fellow applicants to ask questions to one another. I am currently on my way to submit my application for the fall 2016 cohort for Loma...

  14. Paramedic School before i start my BSN?

    Socal_EMT posted a topic in Emergency

    I am awaiting my admissions decisions for the fall 2016 nursing. What do you think of completing the didactic portion of Medic school before I start in fall, and doing one clinical rotation a week...

  15. How am I going to pay for nursing school?? input pls...

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in General Students

    thank you for all the words of encouragement, socal is such a horrible area for school. Were surrounded by these schools which are "prestigious" they say, lines of students to pay 80,000K for a two...

  16. Nurses please give an new ER-Tech some advice

    Socal_EMT posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm currently applying to various nursing schools around southern California and been working in a cardiac rehab facility. My question today is what advice would you give a new ER-Tech that has never...

  17. How am I going to pay for nursing school?? input pls...

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in General Students

    The reason is I would technically be wasting time. To my knowledge ADN programs at CC do not allow cold applications. They give priority to current students from my understanding. So I wouldn't have...

  18. Paramedic School before i start my BSN?

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all for your responses. I guess being a paramedic has just always been a dream of mine. What drew me away from being in EMS was the limited role you have in Southern California. Indeed they...

  19. Paramedic School before i start my BSN?

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

    I truly believe I will get accepted into at least one program. I've applied to some really competitive nursing schools though. To name a few : UCLA, UCI, and Loma Linda. In the emergency setting being...

  20. Paramedic School before i start my BSN?

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all for your input, it is much appreciated. I would become a paramedic just to do it, ive always wanted to better understand emergency medicine and the critical thinking skills from being a...

  21. Should I become an AE

    Socal_EMT posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello there ladies and gentleman. As of right now im waiting to get the thumbs up from my nursing schools that I applied to for Fall 2016. So until then I plan to work and maybe some some volunteer...

  22. Should I become an AE

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for your input! The job market out here in Southern California (as in other places im sure) is so over-saturated with new grads that it makes me nervous, so that's why I wanted to know...

  23. Loma Linda Spring 2016

    Socal_EMT replied to Itzelmartinez's topic in School, College Programs

    how fast was loma linda once your application had been submitted? All my required documents are "received" and I am just awaiting further instructions for Fall 2016. How soon after your submitted app...

  24. Should I become an AE

    Socal_EMT replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Emergency

    Im an EMT-B, my profile needs to be changed. I understand experience is king in the medical field but it wouldn't hurt to achieve those certs right? As of right now I'm going to start volunteering in...

  25. does a prestigious RN program benefit at all??

    Socal_EMT posted a topic in California Nursing

    I've heard an RN is an RN from some but I have also heard that training in some larger medical center programs will give you an advantage when finding a job out of school. Is there some truth to this?...