acebsn05

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1. HELP !! Looking for strong new grad orientation/mentor programs in the bay area

   acebsn05 replied to coupdetat's topic in California Nursing

   Mills Peninsula in Burlingame (15 miles from the city), I believe, has a good new grad program. I interviewed with them ( didn't because it wasn't in the city). I wish I had taken it because their...

2. advice for new grad starting in ICU

   acebsn05 replied to HHW2006's topic in MICU, SICU

   I started as a new grad at the ICU as well, but I had to ask my manager to move me to a med surge floor. I believe I made the right decision. Although, if I had a new grad program that is as organized...

3. Day or Night?

   acebsn05 replied to TypicalFish's topic in MICU, SICU

   After reading Ruby Vee's message, I all of a sudden do not feel as anxious about starting my first nursing job. Thank you. I have been incessantly worried about how much I will not learn working night...

4. Night shift & social life

   acebsn05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   My shift will be 11PM-7:30AM with every other weekend...eek! Any suggestions/techniques that any have you applied to your lifestyle to maintain your social life? I do not plan on having any kids or...

5. Is it unprofessional?

   acebsn05 replied to acebsn05's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Thank you for all your feedback. It's clear to me why I am not having such a good feeling about this hospital. Maybe I will continue pursuing employment from this hospital but only from units with a...

6. Is it unprofessional?

   acebsn05 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I had an interview this week with a supervisor and a manager together. I was interviewed in the manager's office. She did/mentioned the following while I was being interviewed: - answered her office...

7. Do you know what you want to do?

   acebsn05 replied to leo_bsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I already graduated and received my license, and STILL I am not sure what I really want to do. I just happen to have the most learning experience in a telemetry unit/transitional ICU, that's why I'm...

8. Recent Grads Who Had To Pass HESI To Graduate

   acebsn05 replied to SkateBetty's topic in First Year After Licensure

   We also had to get 85% to pass. I studied the entire Hesi book and did Saunders and Mosby questions, thousands of them. For the Hesi book, I specifically focused on the "Hesi Hint" boxes. In...

9. New Grad - How Long For License?

   acebsn05 replied to TheCommuter's topic in California Nursing

   To answer your question, I'll tell you my scenario: State board received my transcript and applications on September 25th. I received my authorization to test on October 3rd, registered with...

10. unconventional way for applying for a job

    acebsn05 replied to acebsn05's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for your advice. I did not realize that looking for work IS work. This made me realize that I should concentrate on studying for NCLEX for now, which I will take in about a week. It seems...

11. unconventional way for applying for a job

    acebsn05 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a new graduate nurse. There are several hospitals in my area, but there is one hospital that I would really like to work: it's in the top 10 (hospitals and universities), really great benefits,...

12. Where to take pre-requisites? CA, SF and East Bay area? HELP

    acebsn05 replied to maximus76's topic in California Nursing

    It seems to me that you've had a previous BS. Accelerated programs (BSN in 1 year), although very challenging, are great alternatives. When I decided to change my career to nursing, I contacted the...

13. Moving to SF...HELP!

    acebsn05 replied to jzprple's topic in California Nursing

    Hi SherBear and jrzprpl. I am taking my nclex on the 21st. I just moved to SF last Sunday. I am new to this discussion, so I'm not quite sure what PM means. I plan on working in SF, so I don't have to...

14. Moving to SF...HELP!

    acebsn05 replied to jzprple's topic in California Nursing

    Is it possible to get a temp employment as a new grad? I am considering about applying for the new grad ICU program at UCSF as well. Thanks for the