carol72

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1. Need Advice- Am I screwing up my life? Help Please

   carol72 replied to sagemm's topic in California

   What is your reason for moving in the first place?

2. Should a nursing instructor tell a student they are not nursing material.

   carol72 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

   The student was not seeking occupational advice, so no, the teacher has no business sharing her feelings/impressions in that manner.

3. Pasadena City college OR East Los Angeles college?

   carol72 replied to pispis33's topic in California

   I believe they start with 60 students in 1st semester. They say they choose their generic students by lottery. Don't know if this is really true. You are wait listed - chances of getting in are good. PM me if you want any more info.

4. Pasadena City college OR East Los Angeles college?

   carol72 replied to pispis33's topic in California

   I attended PCC and had a great experience. Our pass rate is high, campus is safe & teachers really know their stuff.

5. Oncology nurse....scared about infertility?

   carol72 replied to crazychef121's topic in Oncology

   I can't answer your question but can give you more info. The ONS has a webcourse titled "Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs", which I am told is excellent. www.ons.org/CNEcentral Best Wishes

6. WHAT can I do to be an oncology nurse?? help!

   carol72 replied to yellowdot11's topic in Oncology

   I agree with Diane-RNstudent. In addition, is there a possibility to volunteer at that particular hospital? Even as a general volunteer (non-nursing)? Networking through the institution could be a way of making this happen for you.

7. Pasadena City college OR East Los Angeles college?

   carol72 replied to pispis33's topic in California

   I am a PCC grad from Dec 2007. It is my understanding there is, infact, an entrance test (new) and no, there is not a 5 year wait. I am a big fan of their program.

8. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

   carol72 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

   I would do it in a minute. You mentioned this opportunity is exactly what you want. If, in your heart of hearts, this is what you want I, personally, feel it would be worth it. I have had a commute like this in the past and, personally, for me, it...

9. My great problem is not that I cannot pass the interview but that I do not get any in

   carol72 replied to romantic's topic in California

   You did say Bay Area, did you not? I believe this is the reason why you have not had an overwelming response to your resumes. As per other threads, there seem to be very few positions available in the Bay Area. I only know what I have read, since ...

10. Where to move after graduation

    carol72 replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in New Nurse

    Have you considered Portland Oregon, Seattle Washington or Madison Wisconson?

11. LA County Medical Center

    carol72 replied to Michellex1013's topic in California

    I did my 4th semester clinical rotation there. I would spill the beans but am unsure what you want to know. PM me with specific questions. Oh, by the way, staff parks about 1/5 mile away and walks or takes a shuttle.

12. RN positions at Sunrise Assisted Living

    carol72 replied to montereyrn's topic in California

    My friend worked there for about a month. She mentioned they pay poorly. Best Wishes

13. What do I do now? I am so crushed!!

    carol72 replied to Brightstar's topic in California

    Since you asked, I shall give my opinion. If your heart is set on this particular program I would do the following. I would run, and I do mean run to enroll in the fastest CNA class I could get into and quickly get a CNA job - even if it were part ti...

14. New RN program in So Cal!?!

    carol72 replied to Skysail's topic in California

    To apualyssa*, Glendale Community College has a night/weekend program.

15. dressing from the 3rd?

    carol72 replied to Conqueror+'s topic in General Nursing

    You had to say something, you were given no choice. You will sleep better tonight knowing you took the high road.