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1. Lab requirements for CA license?

   longwayup replied to nicunursecourt's topic in California

   I also don't understand how you are supposed to meet the requirement for the communication part : California Code of Regulations Section 1426 identifies the prerequisite courses required in addition to a nursing program: Communication skills, six (6)...

2. Simmons ABSN Fall 2017

   longwayup replied to crowland1113's topic in School Programs

   One more thing! Definitely get in touch with admissions and ask to visit Simmons, sit in on a nursing class and speak to some students!

3. Simmons ABSN Fall 2017

   longwayup replied to crowland1113's topic in School Programs

   Hi there, I don't know if "Easy" nursing school is a thing or indeed a thing you would want :) Simmons is very rigorous, they take their reputation VERY seriously and they are particularly cautious about producing calibre nurses- for example we are t...

4. Simmons ABSN Fall 2017

   longwayup replied to crowland1113's topic in School Programs

   Hi, Congratulations! I decided against doing an accelerated program and I am doing the 2-year program at Simmons and am super glad I chose not to do the ABSN but of course that means I can't really talk about that program. I decided against MGH but i...

5. Amazon Textbook Rentals?

   longwayup replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

   Thanks so much everyone, I really appreciate the info! I definitely do NOT want a bunch of books I never look at again lying around, so I love the idea of rentals

6. Amazon Textbook Rentals?

   longwayup posted a topic in General Students

   Looking for reviews on anyone who has rented text books from amazon? I can't afford to buy this semester, even the used ones are super pricey and this looks like the most affordable option. I'd love to hear from anyone who has used the service Thanks...

7. Simmons ABSN Fall 2017

   longwayup replied to crowland1113's topic in School Programs

   I'm also starting Simmons in the fall 2017 but I am a Dix scholar ( adult learner) so this is a secodn career for me. I am doing the two year BSN option

8. Online support group Moms in Nursing School

   longwayup replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

   What made you Mama's decide to become nurses?

9. Online support group Moms in Nursing School

   longwayup replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

   I have a few college age sitters who are great but not really always available. I have a disabled child so its not easy finding someone who can care for him and most people around casually don't want to take that on. I'm trying to see if any of the p...

10. Online support group Moms in Nursing School

    longwayup replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

    My husband travels for work- maybe some of the single mama's can advise ?

11. Pre-req advice!!

    longwayup replied to Mslatrice's topic in General Students

    Check if they accept online classes and then look at Portage learning- it's entirely online. My school is very rigorous but accepted POrtage courses with no issue

12. Online support group Moms in Nursing School

    longwayup replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

    I'm also the kind of person who thrives on learning and getting good at new skills though, so the fact that nursing hasn't been touchy-feely good times is okay for me because I'm getting fulfilled in other ways. Thanks for this, I also love learning ...

13. Online support group Moms in Nursing School

    longwayup replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

    I hear ya....I think we all wonder if we're scarring them forever. All I can say to that is, I had a working Mom and she was busy a lot and didn't make it to a lot of my "things" but I never doubted that she loved me and that I was super important to...

14. Online support group Moms in Nursing School

    longwayup replied to longwayup's topic in General Students

    Good for your girl! I was a mess with both my babies till they were at least 1 so I take my hat off to you for doing it with two just little ones!

15. Simmons BSN 2017

    longwayup replied to longwayup's topic in School Programs

    NURS404AdvancedPathophysiology**• NURS295-ACHealthAssessment/Fundamentals(8labhours/weekforthefirst6weeks)• NURS235-ACPharmacology• NURS226-ACMedicalSurgicalNursingI(8clinicalhours/weekforthelast8weeks) So for Fall, you will have probably one F...