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  1. Graduating December 2008??

    sumthnspecial replied to teddybear77's topic in General Students

    Yes, you can start working before passing the NCLEX. I live in CA, so it may be different where you live but the BRN sends me an IP license to practice until I sit for the boards. I got hired before...

  2. Who got an A on their final...

    sumthnspecial replied to lovehospital's topic in General Students

    I only had 2 classes this semester(my last semester), Critical care and leadership. I got an 'A' on both finals and ended up with an 'A' in both classes. I am so glad it is over.

  3. Graduating December 2008??

    sumthnspecial replied to teddybear77's topic in General Students

    I also graduated December 11th, I can't believe its over. The hospital that I signed with pays for us to take the Kaplan review class. I start working January 5th.

  4. These Pre-reqs... are making me nuts!

    sumthnspecial replied to averna's topic in General Students

    Like you, I had a previous bachelors degree so when I decided to go back to school for nursing, I only had to take my science pre- req classes. Fortunately, my sciences didn't have any other pre-reqs...

  5. Students: Prefer morning or evening clinicals?

    sumthnspecial replied to ashandjune's topic in General Students

    I also loved the evening shift. We only had the option of doing it 1 semester, but I would have done it the whole time if I could. I don't know about anyone else, but when I had clinic from 700-330...

  6. Graduating December 2008??

    sumthnspecial replied to teddybear77's topic in General Students

    I gradutate in December too. We only have 2 classes in 4th semester...Critical Care and

  7. I need a good rolling bookbag

    sumthnspecial replied to shoebottom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :yeahthat:

  8. Bakersfield College

    sumthnspecial replied to Bako74's topic in California Nursing

    They wouldn't accept me while I was in progress, so I had to wait out 1 semester while I was applying. It wasn't too bad because I took medical terminology and a couple other classes that were...

  9. Bakersfield College

    sumthnspecial replied to Bako74's topic in California Nursing

    Me. I am currently a 3rd semester RN student at BC. What kind of info are you looking

  10. Is It a Bad Idea To Stay in a Bad Marriage Until School Ends?

    sumthnspecial replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Students

    I could have written your post. My husband and I have been married for 6 years and the past 2 1/2 have been the worst years of our marriage due to his gambling problem. He actually left me last...

  11. What is the passing test grade at your school?

    sumthnspecial replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Students

    I just finished 1st semester and passsing was a 78%, but we got a notice saying that starting next semester they are lowering to

  12. Radial Pulse. Help!

    sumthnspecial replied to AmyL's topic in General Students

    I have to look away and stare at a spot on the wall when I am taking a pulse. I look at my watch to get the starting time but if I continue to look at my watch I start counting the seconds instead of...

  13. What would you do???

    sumthnspecial replied to phoenix72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    5 years, wow that is a long time. I just wanted to let you know that some schools give preference to in county residence, so you may want to ask them about that. I applied to College of the...

  14. wondering about admission in Cali

    sumthnspecial replied to rcs16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in CA and my school doesn't have a waiting list, I got in on my first try. PM me if you want more info.

  15. The letter......Spring 07

    sumthnspecial replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel the exact same way. I told my husband that when my letter came I felt really relieved, but now I am terrified. I said the same thing about finally figuring out what I wanted to do when I grew...

  16. nursing entrance

    sumthnspecial replied to icediamond's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school doesn't use a point system. Instead they use a computation to come up with your "likely-hood to succeed". They take our totaly GPA, grades from our core science...

  17. The letter......Spring 07

    sumthnspecial replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my letter today, I am in! I am so excited, I still can't believe it.

  18. A&P and Micro together

    sumthnspecial replied to want to be a nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school doesn't do A&P I and A&P II, so I took Anatomy one semester with Chemistry, and then Physiology with Micro. It wasn't too bad, but I had a fairly easy Micro teacher. I think it can...

  19. Oh Crap, we have a test today...can I borrow a scantron?

    sumthnspecial replied to DAMomma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Haha, it irritates the crap out of me too when someone asks to borrow a scantron. I heard someone the other day asking my neighbor if she had an extra, but she didn't. I just pretended like I didn't...

  20. Fate determined

    sumthnspecial replied to Jilaweez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't been around here for awhile, but I submitted my application this month. My school allows the whole month of September for applications and then we won't find out until the end of November...

  21. Going Insane!!!! Vent

    sumthnspecial replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I know how you feel. I was home for 4 months after my daughter was born 2 years ago, I found that I am not cut out to be a SAHM. My advice is to get out of the house. Go for a walk or walk...

  22. ughhh

    sumthnspecial replied to reidesert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh I hate this classs, I am taking it this semester with Microbiology. I find Micro to be a lot more interesting than Physio. I think this class is so boring and it is hard to get into the material....

  23. a&p 2 and micro in summer.. good or bad idea??

    sumthnspecial replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking both of these classes right now and it is do-able in a regular semester, but I am not sure about the summer. I have heard summer science classes are hard because they cram everything into...

  24. For all microbe lovers, do acid-fast Cocci exist?

    sumthnspecial replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I always feel super rushed during lab also. It seems he talks forever and gives us a laundry list of things to do and not enough time. As far as the cells being dead or dying I think that just...

  25. For all microbe lovers, do acid-fast Cocci exist?

    sumthnspecial replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My teacher says that sometimes you could get a red color Cocci because of dead or dying cells may appear red. Also maybe you used to much decolorizor????? I am not sure though, I am still trying to...