Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Interview while in orientation.. NEED ADVICE!!

    Mergirlc replied to Newrn123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You will be burning a bridge if you accept the new job, pretty much. Don't mention you're at the new job or in orientation. If I were the interviewer, I would instantly stop listening to you and...
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    Low GPA, High Pre Requisites

    Mergirlc replied to LTC5314's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^^^ This is actually an excellent idea and probably the way to go based on your GPA. If you take into consideration the amount you might spend going to a private college in CA compared to, perhaps,...
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    Low GPA, High Pre Requisites

    Mergirlc replied to LTC5314's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's been my experience after perusing many programs that for many ABSN or Entry Level MSN programs, the requirements are at least a 3.0 for the Bachelor's degree and, of course, at least a "C" grade...
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    1 hour drive to school

    Mergirlc replied to Eliza321's topic in General Students

    This wasn't for a nursing degree, but for my bachelor's I drove 50 miles, one-way in Los Angeles traffic! So, yeah, 100 miles round-trip for 4 years!!! In L.A. traffic! If you want something bad...
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    UCSF MEPN 2020

    Mergirlc replied to kmd1005's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi, I'm just curious if you can tell me if, at any time, will this program allow you to get deeper or more experience into a particular subspecialty? For example, you're on the PNP track, but you're...
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    I’m failing bio

    Mergirlc replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    Not to rain down on you, but this is an excuse. There is more than 1 Biology textbook out there. You could've easily picked one of 1000's and at least read about the subject that was assigned that...
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    Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    Mergirlc replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Why not finish your degree and try for an ABSN program? Of course, after you take your chemistry course which you need. Not sure if you need to take/retake any other prereqs, but most ABSN programs...
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    I'm in desperate need of help!!!!

    Mergirlc replied to aria9981's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, a curry-walking penguin! Interesting. Where's that Davey Do (I think) so he can draw a picture of
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    NursingCas Transcript Question

    Mergirlc replied to FutureRN303's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would wait, personally. They are taking some time to process these as I submitted a request for a mailed transcript and it was sent. It still took them close to 3 weeks to receive and process it...
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    Gpa 3.0 looking low prerequisite gpa. ASBN program

    Mergirlc replied to Winnie95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry I just reread this and it appears you've already retaken most of them. I don't know if you go to another school if you can retake them again, but if you can I'd definitely do
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    Gpa 3.0 looking low prerequisite gpa. ASBN program

    Mergirlc replied to Winnie95's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not in NYC, but I'm going to be straight up with you. Those grades are not fantastic for any nursing program anywhere, with the exception of the "A" in Stats. I'm sorry to say it, but it's the...
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    Questionnaire for Psychiatrist!

    Mergirlc replied to Shabnam.Masroor's topic in General Students

    I don't think you will find an actual psychiatrist on this board to answer your questions. It's mainly nurses, although you will find many nurses who work w/ psychiatric
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    From Nephrology Patient to Nephrology RN

    Mergirlc replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    What you mentioned is what I'm afraid of -- the whole "Why are you here you're immunocompromised, blah, blah, blah." Yes, it's true we are more aware and cautious of washing our hands and surrounding...
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    I am lost

    Mergirlc replied to apmarquez's topic in General Nursing

    This suggestion is hit or miss, but you might also try Craigslist for sublets. Some of them can be short-term (1 or 2 months). Again, it's Craigslist so use at your own
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    Need some encouragement

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

    Don't give up. You're still very young. There will always be bumps in the road in this game we call life. Sometimes it's family, boy/girlfriend or spouse issues. Other times it can be health,...
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    From Nephrology Patient to Nephrology RN

    Mergirlc replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you traumaRUs!!! Bridgette, As a fellow transplant patient, I was very inspired to hear your story. I am currently applying to nursing programs. It makes me relieved to hear that you were...
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    From Nephrology Patient to Nephrology RN

    Mergirlc replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great story/article. TraumaRUs, I PMed you as I have something to ask you. I hope you don't
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    Puppy??

    Mergirlc replied to Ashley Mansell's topic in General Students

    ^^^^^^ This I still think it's best to hold
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    Puppy??

    Mergirlc replied to Ashley Mansell's topic in General Students

    Dogs are social animals. For most of them, they want companionship. I don't think I would get one just because you're going to be busy w/ school and not be able to give it much attention. I'll...
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    International student pre-nursing

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

    I'm not international, but you all would need to start by approaching the nursing school/program you are interested in and asking them what they require for international students. If you are just...
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    30-Unit Program. Lower job opportunities/pay or nah?

    Mergirlc replied to helgaiden's topic in General Students

    The majority of the larger well-known hospitals in California will not consider you unless you have a BSN. The 2 year community college degrees typically might get you into small nursing facilities...
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    Should I list this on my app????

    Mergirlc replied to RN2020scm's topic in General Students

    I would suggest for you to list it. If the school you are applying to requires a goal statement and/or personal history statement, make sure you mention this in there. This would be extremely...
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    1st Sem. Nursing student: Shaking in my scrubs

    Mergirlc replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    ^^^^^ I hate this!!! This and before tests, there's always a group of 2-4 students who are talking at the top of their lungs about facts or answers they know or concentrated on in the hallway. I...
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    Accelerated BSN Student Loan

    Mergirlc replied to chapm199's topic in General Students

    Not to be negative, you also still have to factor in some stuff that might happen after you complete your program. I've seen about 100,000,000,000,000,000s posts about people not passing the NCLEX,...
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    Fishy, illegitimate contract..?

    Mergirlc replied to tinybbynurse's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^^ That's probably the best piece of advice she gives anybody who comes at her w/ Facebook or cell phone text evidence: "Say it forget it, write it regret it" It's so true though! People really...