SF_RescueNinja replied to MNNICU, RN's topic in Uniform/Gear
Hi ellisjl, I couldn't find much outside of the Kuru website for reviews so I appreciate this one. I ended up buying one and excited to try once it arrives! Thanks!
SF_RescueNinja replied to Echelon's topic in School Programs
Spring admit SON orientation Nov/Dec for general overview of the program, staff/dean meet/greet, nursing student photo id, sfsu nursing gear/sweaters/scrubs/patches. Then NPrep is offered by NSA (Nursing Student Association) in January prior to the s...
SF_RescueNinja replied to microphobe's topic in School Programs
You may want to research Skyline College in San Mateo County, CA (Bay Area). They have CPT and Surg Tech programs. I know someone in the program and she enjoys it. Lots of clinical hours and placements into good facilities around the area. I don't kn...
SF_RescueNinja replied to Echelon's topic in School Programs
Yes! If you still can, do it. I was a CNA prior to nursing school. Get healthcare experience and it'll make the transition to nursing school a lot easier. For the application you can have both paid and non-paid (volunteer/intern) experience however i...
SF_RescueNinja replied to Echelon's topic in School Programs
Congrats to everyone who got in! @meganalexis no you do not need to go to transfer orientation. That is for SF State. Unless you already know the classes you are going to take and Segment III's you shouldn't worry about it. The Nursing program will h...
SF_RescueNinja replied to NTessier13's topic in General Students
For our class, our textbook and class instruction do not always go hand in hand but the instructors are good about telling us why and which conflicting information that is. We always bring up anything that is taught in class but slightly conflicting ...
SF_RescueNinja replied to leekun2010's topic in Government
Unfortunately, there are some soldiers out there with this mentality towards newly commissioned LT's, regardless if they are West Point vs. ROTC vs. direct commission (who have the largest learning curve if they have never been exposed to anything mi...
LOL Engrave your name on it. That's what I did and I got a Littmann Classic carribean blue tube color with a RAINBOW finish! It's so awesome I love it. Even though you might not have intended to come off that way, that's what they might have perceive...
SF_RescueNinja replied to mindlor's topic in CNA/MA
I haven't logged in a while. I only checked it because I got a private message. I just started nursing school yesterday and I've been a CNA for over a year and will continue to work while in school. Then, I saw this post on the top of "Daily Liked To...
SF_RescueNinja replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing
as a high school peer adviser for students interested in nursing here in california, i applaud students who have a goal in mind - working in a particular unit, those who want to go to grad school and become np's and work in 3rd world countries or whi...
SF_RescueNinja replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in Uniform/Gear
http://www.medisave.net/ Starting nursing school soon and I bought the classic II SE in carribean blue with a rainbow finish (unique) WITH laser engraving! I'm so excited. All the ones at work (I'm a CNA) are simple bulk $5 ones so I'm excited to get...