Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Samuel Merritt ELMSN Fall 2019

    Mergirlc replied to jackiewackie44's topic in School, College Programs

    @Heaven27 Thank you so much for your very thorough explanation! I did get accepted for Fall ELMSN-FNP. I'm dirt poor and from a disadvantaged background, so I was hoping that I might get some help....
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    Samuel Merritt ELMSN Fall 2019

    Mergirlc replied to jackiewackie44's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey there! If anybody is still following this discussion...... I was curious as to what the financial aid you might have received looks like. I know they will offer you loans, but did SMU kick...
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    Samuel Merritt SMU ELMSN FNP Spring 2020

    Mergirlc replied to CarrotSpice's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey there! If anybody who got accepted into this Spring 2020 cohort is still out there, I was curious as to what the financial aid you might have received looks like. I know they will offer you...
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    Suggestions for ways an unemployed new grad nurse can volunteer medical services to help out during the Covid-19?

    Mergirlc replied to short cake's topic in Disaster Preparation

    California Health Corps Needs Help! CA is getting desperate for help, so if you are out this way or think you may want to come out this way.....here is the link: https://covid19.ca.gov/healthcorps/...
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    Low GPA Accelerated Nursing Program

    Mergirlc replied to Stefen Moss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not going to lie to you, your undergrad GPA is not competitive at all for a regular BSN or ABSN or MSN. NICU guy is correct, even if you found a program which allowed you to apply, it would be...
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    A & P with no science background?

    Mergirlc replied to GreenMagus87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    California tuition is for CA residents only. It goes way up if you are from out of state taking classes. It's like this in most states. Good
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    A & P with no science background?

    Mergirlc replied to GreenMagus87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @caliotter3 Sadly, yes....I'm that old. ? I don't know if this was just at my community college, but I recall they also had a maximum amount or, flat fee, you paid if you took 12 units. At least...
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    A & P with no science background?

    Mergirlc replied to GreenMagus87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in overpriced California. As costly as we are, the price per unit at a local community college is $46/unit. Your main science pre-req classes are typically between 4-5 units for the complete...
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    A & P with no science background?

    Mergirlc replied to GreenMagus87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is unreasonable to take A&P cold because that class or classes (at some colleges, Anatomy is offered on its own as is Physiology and not combined) usually have a prerequisite of an Intro to...
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    Three repeated classes? Can I get into a Nursing school.

    Mergirlc replied to Hgonz622's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I"m not in NY, but you'll just need to do research to see what the criteria is for the various schools in your state. Will it take a long time....YES! But if you really want this, you will do what...
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    LOW GPA need help getting into Nursing program (junior year)

    Mergirlc replied to Kialeem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, I'm not sure if your intention might be to just get your health and wellness degree and try for an ABSN or not. I'm just going to lay it out for you...not trying to be mean, but you deserve an...
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    Advice what route should I take (Non-Nursing Bachelors, Currently Clinical Trials Assistant)

    Mergirlc replied to juliacq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmmm, I'll agree - that undergrad GPA probably would not have gotten you into any BSN/ABSN program. Hopefully the ADN programs in your area only take into account your Prereqs and HESI or TEAS...
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    Advice what route should I take (Non-Nursing Bachelors, Currently Clinical Trials Assistant)

    Mergirlc replied to juliacq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are looking to go the most economical route, then ADN would be wise and you can later bridge to a BSN. Some schools even have programs which do this concurrently, but you would have to check...
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    Help! pre nursing student worried online class won't count!

    Mergirlc replied to cookie123d's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is an out of the ordinary moment in history right now. The class you begun to take was an in-person class, correct? Most colleges are making exceptions and just counting them as regular classes...
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    Nursing Tips I have no prior experience in healthcare field

    Mergirlc replied to SamanthaS1209's topic in General Students

    If you are in the US, apply all over the place. You may or may not land a job where you live, but there are plenty of states out there willing to hire new grads and/or have residency programs for new...
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    Help too dumb to register for NCLEX part 2

    Mergirlc replied to RubyJuly2020's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Before you start registering and going forward, have you studied for the NCLEX? Just make sure you study first before submitting all of these things so you don't lose time
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    Help Deciding Which Nursing School Route to Pursue

    Mergirlc replied to b530c58's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No problem. Definitely check out their website for application deadlines as I believe they accept applications 3 times a year through Nursing CAS. You're probably too late for the upcoming...
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    Help Deciding Which Nursing School Route to Pursue

    Mergirlc replied to b530c58's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your stats look pretty darn good, but as you already know California is very competitive when it comes to getting into schools. I would strongly suggest to try for a BSN. If you plan to try to get...
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    Please Help. I am too dumb to figure out how to register for NCLEX!

    Mergirlc replied to RubyJuly2020's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you get truly lost again, couldn't you just contact the school you graduated from and ask if they have a sheet or document which lists the steps for you? This way you can make sure they did send...
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    History of Nursing Programs

    Mergirlc replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    I'm just going to throw this out here as a general observation. 30 years ago, there were no abundance of cell phones, constantly taking selfies, constantly updating statuses, messaging every 30...
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    Nurse Corps Scholarships

    Mergirlc replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    @normalnate, I'm actually going to apply to what I believe is this program. Is the Nurse Corps Scholarship and the NHSC Scholarship the same thing? Also, do you have any idea if your credit hours...
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    I quit

    Mergirlc replied to ADN_Is_Complete's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you live & is it easy to become a nurse there from the USA?
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    SFSU ELMSN Fall 2020

    Mergirlc replied to guest1135166's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi there. Just wanted to chime in to answer your question. Last year, I was number 3 on the waitlist, but had to decline the seat due to personal reasons. They notified me about one week after the...
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    Cannabis nurse certification?

    Mergirlc replied to Harley Rn's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of dispensary employees seem confused all the time......
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    Fast Acting Glucose in Classrooms

    Mergirlc replied to CanIcallmymom's topic in School

    ^^^ x 100. I know a Type 1 diabetic who is now an adult and she swears these 3 things work for her: Skittles or Starburst Candy and/or SunnyD drink. The Skittles and Starburst you can get in fun...