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1. The first year of experience in nursing

   From55 replied to From55's topic in General Nursing

   That's what I was thinking...Experience makes a big difference in a NP, and you do learn a bunch in the first year of nursing in a bedside setting! But I was a bit rattled by what he stated! Thanks for your opinions :)

2. The first year of experience in nursing

   From55 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How important is it to get the first year of experience in bedside nursing for your career? If you do not have experience in an acute care setting, is it difficult to become a NP? I am asking because I am currently trying to choose between being a c...

3. Wow all the rejection letters came all at once today!!!!

   From55 replied to Excitedfor2016's topic in New Nurse

   Sorry to hear about today! Wishing you good luck for plan B!! :)

4. Fountain Valley- New Grad (Versant)

   From55 replied to Lordsburg's topic in New Nurse

   I applied to so many hospitals and havent heard anything back. But for sure im gonna apply all over CA once i get back from my much-needed vacation!! I was thinking to pass my boards first cuz the interviewing process stresses me out too much, and i ...

5. Passed Nclex 2nd time! WOHOO..tips for gamers out there

   From55 replied to neil890123's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks so much for the help Neil!!! Hope to pass it when i take it next month!!

6. Fountain Valley- New Grad (Versant)

   From55 replied to Lordsburg's topic in New Nurse

   I would love some tips, PackersFan! I must admit im a bit discouraged after a few rejections and just decided to focus on passing my boards...

7. Passed Nclex 2nd time! WOHOO..tips for gamers out there

   From55 replied to neil890123's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats!!! Would love help if u dont mind! Email is [email protected] Thanks and congrats again :)

8. Fountain Valley- New Grad (Versant)

   From55 replied to Lordsburg's topic in New Nurse

   I wasn't chosen to advance to panel either...I think I'm just gonna focus on passing my boards for now. Good luck to everybody else!!! :)

9. Perioperative class?

   From55 replied to sassy_pants's topic in General Nursing

   I know Saddleback College in Mission Viejo offers a Perioperative Nursing class, but I'm not sure if it is exactly what you are looking for...Worth checking out though :) N 238 - Perioperative nursing theory and practice necessary for entry level int...

10. Which is the best school?

    From55 replied to From55's topic in California

    AAnderson, I did get your message but since I haven't posted more than 1 messages, I can't reply to you in a private message. I'm commuting from Santa Ana, taking the 405S to the 5S around 40 min. Do you have msn or aim? PM me if you wanna talk a bi...

11. Which is the best school?

    From55 replied to From55's topic in California

    Hey AAnderson, Did you attend the mini-orientation last Tuesday? What did you think ?? I thought that was a LOT of info as well as sounding like a HUGE workload awaiting us. Also, I tried pm-ing you but I can't find the link...

12. Which is the best school?

    From55 replied to From55's topic in California

    Hey AAnderson, You said you live in Costa Mesa, right? So how long does it take you to get to Saddleback? Do you take the 405? How is Pharmacology? I took it last semester at GWC and it was fairly challenging... Once I saw I got into Saddleback, I lo...

13. Which is the best school?

    From55 replied to From55's topic in California

    I got my rejection letter today from GWC. Oh well, Saddleback here I come! Must study for the TEAS test though. Anybody else got news from GWC?

14. Which is the best school?

    From55 replied to From55's topic in California

    AAnderson: I accepted Saddleback because I don't want to wait for GWC and then find out I've been rejected. So I'm taking the TEAS test on June 2nd as well as the paperwork session. I guess I'll see you there! I am dreading the commute! But I'm happy...

15. Which is the best school?

    From55 replied to From55's topic in California

    Thank you so much for replying guys! The deadline for accepting or declining Saddleback is in 2 days and I haven't received news from GWC...The end of June you say? That is so far! I am sincerely wondering which one to go to because Saddleback would...