JofAllTrades

JofAllTrades BSN, RN

Case Management

2nd degree RN w/ previous Healthcare Exp in Administration

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  1. Should I be a CNA first, before RN?

    JofAllTrades replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    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...

  2. Sharp New Grad Residency 2018

    JofAllTrades replied to NurseNat17's topic in First Year After Licensure

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

  3. 7 Employment Opportunities for Nursing Students

    JofAllTrades replied to JofAllTrades's topic in General Students

    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...

  4. 7 Employment Opportunities for Nursing Students

    JofAllTrades replied to JofAllTrades's topic in General Students

    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...

  5. Kaiser New Grad Program

    JofAllTrades replied to ahaimsky3's topic in California Nursing

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

  6. Kaiser Externship

    JofAllTrades replied to le_petite_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  7. Kaiser New Grad Program

    JofAllTrades replied to ahaimsky3's topic in California Nursing

    Anyone aware if they do NEW GRAD in San

  8. Accepted to 2 Nursing Programs: Help me decide which is the best option

    JofAllTrades replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    @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...

  9. Accepted to 2 Nursing Programs: Help me decide which is the best option

    JofAllTrades replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    @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...

  10. Accepted to 2 Nursing Programs: Help me decide which is the best option

    JofAllTrades replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    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

  11. Accepted to 2 Nursing Programs: Help me decide which is the best option

    JofAllTrades replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    @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...

  12. Accepted to 2 Nursing Programs: Help me decide which is the best option

    JofAllTrades replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thanks for your

  13. Accepted to 2 Nursing Programs: Help me decide which is the best option

    JofAllTrades replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    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...

  14. WGU A&P I & II Question

    JofAllTrades posted a topic in Western Governors University

    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 &...

  15. So-Cal Feb 2017

    JofAllTrades replied to chellacam's topic in Western Governors University

    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...

  16. San Diego, CA Programs 2017

    JofAllTrades posted a topic in School, College Programs

    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,...

  17. Blog Faux Pas? Help!

    JofAllTrades posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    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...

  18. Blog Faux Pas? Help!

    JofAllTrades replied to JofAllTrades's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    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!...

  19. So-Cal Feb 2017

    JofAllTrades replied to chellacam's topic in Western Governors University

    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...

  20. Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2017

    JofAllTrades replied to kendleh's topic in School, College Programs

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

  21. Advice for San Diego,CA

    JofAllTrades posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...

  22. Advice for San Diego,CA

    JofAllTrades replied to JofAllTrades's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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...

  23. Advice for San Diego,CA

    JofAllTrades replied to JofAllTrades's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    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

  24. Cal State San Marcos ABSN Spring 2017

    JofAllTrades replied to kendleh's topic in School, College Programs

    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...

  25. Blog Faux Pas? Help!

    JofAllTrades replied to JofAllTrades's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

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