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1. West Coast University Nursing Program Questions, Please Help!

   piinkk replied to j-lyn's topic in California

   Np good luck!

2. West Coast University Nursing Program Questions, Please Help!

   piinkk replied to j-lyn's topic in California

   Yea they took most of my pre reqs but that was over 3 years ago. They don't only look at the class, but also the amount of units that class is worth. good luck

3. NCLEX in 4 days... Needing advice.

   piinkk replied to AFwife727's topic in NCLEX

   Your ready and your scores are not bad, I know people who got kaplan scores in the 48-52 range and passed! Think positive!

4. My NCLEX experience!

   piinkk replied to piinkk's topic in NCLEX

   I was! :yelclap:

5. My NCLEX experience!

   piinkk posted a topic in NCLEX

   Here's a little about my experience, hope it helps some of you.. I didn't start studying for the NCLEX until about 2 weeks after my last day as a nursing student. Now I didn't go over any material, only did practice questions. My 1st week of studying...

6. How do I remember all my patients info during clinical?

   piinkk replied to konp's topic in General Students

   My instructors always taught us to jot things down because you can never remember EVERYTHING. There's just too much to remember and you don't want to risk confusing patients with one another. Stick to whatever you are comfortable with, if you need to...

7. IS IT OKAY?!?!?

   piinkk replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

   Yes it's normal! :) BTW clinicals and preceptorship really aren't as bad as you might think. At least for me, I feel much more comfortable during clinicals than sitting for an exam!

8. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

   piinkk replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

   Oh this one upsets me so much: DON'T READ WORD FOR WORD FROM THE POWERPOINT SLIDES THAT WE ALL HAVE PRINTED OUT! We are all capable of reading the same exact thing at home, maybe you should elaborate more on the topics huh?! ugh. :icon_roll

9. Nursing student in need of improved study tips

   piinkk replied to theoj7's topic in General Students

   Reading to yourself outloud and asking yourself questions about what you read and self answering them; also, 2-3 days before exams get with your study group and ask each other questions and quiz each other.

10. Graduating Class of 2012 - Shout Out Here!!

    piinkk replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    WOOT WOOT!! BSN! :yeah:

11. West Coast University Nursing Program Questions, Please Help!

    piinkk replied to j-lyn's topic in California

    Getting in wasn't the hard part, but trying to pass the exams every week are. The nursing classes are super stressful and theres a TON of information you need to memorize and retain in less than 2 months, but keep in mind almost all nursing schools a...

12. West Coast University June 2011

    piinkk replied to RN2B2014's topic in California

    I was at first, everything was amazing from the classes to the instructors. but everything goes downhill once you start the nursing classes. the instructors dont do anything to help. half of them cant even teach, they read off the power points and ba...

13. West Coast University June 2011

    piinkk replied to RN2B2014's topic in California

    It's hell!! :crying2:

14. West Coast University Nursing Program Questions, Please Help!

    piinkk replied to j-lyn's topic in California

    you can transfer the math & english classes, psych, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry. can't remember if i missed any.

15. sooo much too learn!! so little time :(

    piinkk replied to piinkk's topic in General Students

    wow thanks guys!!! yah this is my 2nd term and i do try to read my books ahead of time.. i duno we'll see what happens. thanks for all the advice!!