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1. CSULA&LB - chances of getting in

   mommy_xo replied to PassingBy's topic in California

   it really depends on the group that applies. you can go on CSULB's website (under student info) and check out the averages from past students who applied. i currently am in the program, and i had a 4.0 for prereq general ed and a 3.0 for prereq sci...

2. Cal State Long Beach Students!

   mommy_xo replied to barbie q's topic in Pre-Nursing

   to get into csulb's nursing program, they select the top 90 students NOT based on lottery. the top 90 students are selected based on: science prereqs GPA, general prereqs GPA, TEAS overall test score, and TEAS math score. the nursing department uses...

3. nursing diagnosis book?

   mommy_xo posted a topic in General Students

   has anyone used the nursing diagnosis book by carpenitos? if not, what book do you find useful?

4. long beach memorial

   mommy_xo posted a topic in California

   does anyone have experience working in this hosp? if so, how do you like it? i'm debating whether or not to work here after i graduate...does anyone know what they pay new grads? i tried calling their HR dept, but the person was unavailable..

5. 3M Littman Cardiology III Stethoscope.. Any good?

   mommy_xo replied to Scrubz's topic in General Students

   just a general note for those who are buying their littman stethoscopes off of ebay or any other unauthorized store- there are a lot of fakes being sold around. i read a statement from 3m/littmann on their website regarding this issue (i was looking...

6. dove apparel (uniform sizes, etc)

   mommy_xo replied to mommy_xo's topic in General Students

   they haven't given our schedules yet, i think they said in about a week it'll be e-mailed to us. i can't wait!! thanks for all the replies everyone

7. compression hoisery

   mommy_xo replied to mommy_xo's topic in General Students

   that's the main issue im concerned about. nursemates has so many different pressures: firm compression (11-13mmHg), moderate (8-10mmHg), and medically correct compression (15-20mmHg)...too bad i can't try any on before i buy! haha

8. dove apparel (uniform sizes, etc)

   mommy_xo replied to mommy_xo's topic in General Students

   lol oh no lorenzo! i thought the fabric looked realllly stiff and unbreathable when i saw it haha...i wish we could just wear normal white scrubs or something. laangelsfan- i'm in the trimester program too! i just found out today during orientation...

9. compression hoisery

   mommy_xo posted a topic in General Students

   has anyone found a brand of the compression stockings that they like in particular and are the best quality? i'm planning to order a few pairs off of allheart.com, but there are so many different brands...

10. dove apparel (uniform sizes, etc)

    mommy_xo replied to mommy_xo's topic in General Students

    thanks all for your replies! i wish i could pick any uniforms off of their site, but my school requires specific tops. they require the TLC top (the one that buttons in the back) or the zip-top. i just bought both because i was unsure which would b...

11. dove apparel (uniform sizes, etc)

    mommy_xo posted a topic in General Students

    hey everyone... my school is requiring us to buy from dove apparel. for those of you who use their uniforms, do they shrink?? i was also unable to try on the unisex pants and i don't know what size to get! (luckily i was able to try on the tops). ...

12. What brand / type of Stethoscope for Med/Surg?

    mommy_xo replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in General Students

    i second the user suesquatch's opinion. i ordered my Littmann Cardiology III from steeles.com as well! i was debating between allheart.com and steeles.com, but went with steeles because they offer laser engraving on the actual bell for an additiona...

13. csulb students

    mommy_xo replied to mommy_xo's topic in California

    thanks! hehe yeah i remember. good luck and i hope everything works out for u. i also remember seeing in some other post that u attended saddleback college...i went there too! i did my general ed there and then transferred to csulb. are u almost ...

14. Teas

    mommy_xo replied to Jules A's topic in Pre-Nursing

    AshNeha113- your friends are probably talking about the "Percentile Rank - Program" score when you receive your TEAS test results. that is the score that compares the students within that program. however, the "adjusted composite score" does not co...

15. csulb students

    mommy_xo posted a topic in California

    soo my orientation is coming up in about a week. they'll be doing a lottery to select whether students will enter the trimester (2 year) or traditional (3 year) program. i haven't decided which program i prefer (i'm sure they'll allow a few students...