JofAllTrades BSN, RN

Absolutely - I'm a second degree student and while I had a lot of exp in "healthcare in general" I had never had any experience on the floor of a hospital. I got an NA job (w/o taking the certificaiton test) and the experience has been invaluable. I...

For the JAN application period to begin work in ~August the applicaiton allows you to select 2 different residency tracks as opposed to one!

This is GREAT advice! I am in fact picking up several extra shifts at my current NA job which is usually only 4 shifts per month. I think being able to get that bit of extra experience any way you can is ONLY to your benefit. It is SO easy though to ...

Hi GypsieRose - Than you for the added information! I can only speak to my experience in SoCal, as well as being someone with NO clinical/handson experience. This is why I thought to add the "National Average" as opposed to CA specifics. I also have ...

They opened one today (5am) for irvine / orange county - go apply now !

Hello - Wondering if you can PM me some details on how the process was when you applied? I'd love to apply for their externship as I will be eligible to start in the summer as well. However I am in an ABSN program, and do have a full Summer and follo...

Anyone aware if they do NEW GRAD in San Diego?

@Potatoskins - Thank you , I am officially 1/2 way through my ABSN at CSUSM at this time. I think for me, this was the best decision and have 0 regrets thus far. I maintained my employment throughout the 1st semester. Was unemployed through Summer (2...

@Mellster Thank you for your advice --- I actually already have an MS in Healthcare Management and am a Certified Case Manager as well. I can always fall back on my Current job position if I get burnt out and desire a nicely paid desk job. I am trul...

THANK YOU ! I am very happy with my decision - I'm in my 5th week of GEs and loving my professors and the campus etc so far.

@SoWellRounded --- Thanks for your insightful post!! The program for option #1 was actually California State University San Marcos - which is where I ended up decided to attend. I definitely plan on applying to scholarships!!! As i will likely run ou...

Thanks for your response!

Thanks for your response! I did end up to speaking to a few graduates from each program, and all had wonderful things to say about each of the 3 programs - whcih made my task no easier. However, since Option 1 and Option 3 were both the same length -...

Hello All! I am currently looking to apply for the CA Pre-Licensure program starting Jan 17th, with an OCTOBER 1st deadline. My transcript evals stated they wouldn't acept my A&P I & II due to their age 9 and 8 yrs old. . . So unfor...

Hi BrandyP Essentially once you enroll in the course it is 100% your responsibility to read the material and take the tests on your own. There is no professor or lecturer involved, it is all self-taught. There is tutoring available I believe but per...

Hello - I am looking for fellow nursing hopefuls in the SD, CA area! I'm currently applying for the following programs: BSN - WGU, Cal State San Marcos, National University ADN - Miracosta, Grossmont & Southwestern Just wondering if there are...

Hey everyone - Just wondering if I have offended everyone in the nursing industry or if the person I am dealing with is just being a smidge overly sensitive??? I started a website/new blog that I intend to keep up with for several years. The purpose...

Thank you Nurse Beth! I've been a big fan of yours for a little over a year now and appreciate you taking the time to read my previous dilemma and ALSO giving me direct advice on your Advice column! If you're ever bored and want to give me some input...

I got in - I was informed yesterday. The hospital placement will be Huntington Memorial Hospital. Sorry to hear the news for other candidates I am unsure if I will accept my spot as I've also been accepted to Cal State San Marcos' traditional Accel...

I just submitted a copy of the PDF report with my test results with my mailed in application.

Hello All! I was wondering if there was anyone out there with actual examples (not just general suggestions) for part time employment for a full time nursing student? I'll be scheduled to start a AcBSN in January of 2017- and my current employer has...

Thanks I will look into PCTs and yes - i do believe the test can be challenged - However I'll start the first semester with only GE courses, so I won't be done with fundamentals until almost 6 months after the program start date... So hopefully I can...

The time itself to get the CNA isn't what bugs me its the 1200+ tuition rate for all the local programs to get certified... Some are even 2k! That isn't even including exam fees etc...

Hello - I've called the school multiple times and have also not received any details. They stated financial aid will not be reviewed until the end of December. They will likely not have orientation until January and we won't know our schedules until ...

Oh man - I wish i would've know that tidbit... I hope i'm still able to retrieve by NurseJando handles!