russiangirl

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1. January/Spring '08 Starters...check in!

   russiangirl replied to LMRN10's topic in General Students

   name: valentinaorientation date: january 3start date: january 7school attending: moorpark cc, california degree seeking:adn school history: bs in education, done with all pre-reqs personal info: married, 1 dog, have been trying to get pregnant for...

2. Poll: Where are you applying?

   russiangirl replied to kirs's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Moorpark CC ADN applied 1.5 years ago, last week received a letter that I'm an alternate for Spring 2008.

3. ADN vs Accelerated BSN?

   russiangirl posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I can't decide what program to go to. I can start ADN (2 years) in January 2008 or a new A-BSN 15 month program in CSUN in Summer 2008. What are pros and cons of accelerated programs? Has anyone already applied to CSUN A-BSN? Will appreciate anyone o...

4. Thousand Oaks, CA area????

   russiangirl replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in California

   West Hollywood and areas around it are definitely the best places for the night life in LA (I used to live there in my 20's and it was fun!). But it depends on what is your schedule at the hospital will be. If you're going to drive every morning arou...

5. Thousand Oaks, CA area????

   russiangirl replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in California

   I can't give exact numbers, as it depends on experience, degree, field, etc., but every RN I know here makes more than $30/hour.

6. Thousand Oaks, CA area????

   russiangirl replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in California

   A car is must, as public transportation is very limited in the area. If you find work in Thousand Oaks (eg, Los Robles hospital or Thousand Oaks Surgery hospital), then you'll probably spend 5-10 min on commute. 15-20 mins to Oxnard (St John's Region...

7. Thousand Oaks, CA area????

   russiangirl replied to FNimuaeMae's topic in California

   I live 10 min from Thousand Oaks, but my DH and I both work there. I think it's a great place to live, family-friendly, low crime, good schools (in case you have kids), lots of parks, entertainment and 20 min to the beaches. You can find more informa...

8. nurse entrance test

   russiangirl replied to lilbitloa's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi, I have to take NET in November and using "Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam" book for preparation: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743273362/104-2793057-2487937?ie=UTF8 My biggest concern is reading comprehension as English is my 2nd language...

9. Any UCLA MECN students out there?

   russiangirl replied to amm2061's topic in Post Graduate

   Thank you, kim00mik. I will definitely go to an open house, but I don't think I have a chance to be accepted since my GPA in BS is 2.85, even though my GPA in pre-requisites is 3.6

10. Any UCLA MECN students out there?

    russiangirl replied to amm2061's topic in Post Graduate

    I'm planning to apply to MECN program this year. Does anyone know GPA requirements or the lowest GPA acceptable?