Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Volunteer Experience for Pre Nursing Student

    Mergirlc replied to slopez95's topic in General Students

    In the Bay Area, there are plenty of opportunities. You have Kaiser Permanente (various locations), John Muir in Walnut Creek, Stanford, and all the various San Francisco hospitals which also include...
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    Straight A students..

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

    Personally, I would take each science separately. These classes are the foundation of what the rest of your nursing classes will be based on. Trust me, a little of each class creeps into the other....
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    Vaccination for clinical

    Mergirlc replied to Grad 2020's topic in General Students

    I doubt there's any way to get around this. I recall even when I applied to volunteer at the local children's hospital, I had to have proof of vaccinations or titer results. As somebody previously...
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    Do you think interviews for nursing school can lead to discrimination?

    Mergirlc replied to SilverNova's topic in General Students

    I feel the interview should be mandatory. As a nurse, one must be able to communicate effectively to patients, family members, other staff, etc. If you are unable to communicate during an interview,...
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    Why is it "legal" for patient to decline male nurses?

    Mergirlc replied to carti's topic in General Students

    It would be one form of natural birth control if he worked in OB. No baby wants to come out to that
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    Trying to apply to multiple Nursing prog. in LA, I have a chemistry pre req question?

    Mergirlc replied to Jessc1023's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which LA college is your homeschool? I was enrolled at LAVC for awhile and they actually have an online counseling link somewhere on their site where you can ask a basic question such as the one...
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    ADN programs no recency req.?

    Mergirlc replied to NeoNurse23's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck to you! I hope it all works out for you whatever route you
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    ADN programs no recency req.?

    Mergirlc replied to NeoNurse23's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck. I live in California and all the schools I've seen have recency requirements of anywhere between 5-7 years for the major 3 classes: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology. Some will include...
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    I got a D on my math 125 class

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

    For most schools, you usually have to get at least a "C" in order to go onto the next class. This would more than likely mean you're going to have to retake the class you got a "D" in if it's...
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    Retaking a&P and micro

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

    If you have time, I'd take all 3 separate. Always try to get A's in those classes. Best if you can focus one at a
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    pre-nursing student soon to be military spouse

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

    It's always best to complete all prereqs and anything else at a Community college due to cost. With that said, you would be charged out of state tuition since you will be a new resident. I believe it...
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    Help getting kicked out have a 4.0

    Mergirlc replied to CXW11's topic in General Students

    Forgive me, but something just doesn't add up here. I know most schools practically require proof of TB test/results for admittance or, at the least, the promise you will get it done by "X" amount of...
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    without a job until after new years

    Mergirlc replied to RN252's topic in Nursing Career

    There are plenty of jobs out there -- especially now due to the holiday season. They may not be the jobs you want to do for the rest of your life (like nursing), but isn't that the point? You just...
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    Gen Chem I expiring upon matriculation to top choice ABSN Program

    Mergirlc replied to fere1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nothing states the chemistry course has to be taken at a university. You should've already applied to your local community college and got it done there. Way cheaper. Not sure if you were informed...
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    Would you call in sick?

    Mergirlc replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually this ^^^ or Priceline. You can bid on Priceline for hotels around the area and you have control over what you're willing to pay. Worst case scenario is they don't take your bid. Best...
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    Sex/Growth Ed for Middle School

    Mergirlc replied to jnemartin's topic in School

    I remember back when I had this "talk" in the sixth grade. We went over reproduction a little in the 7th, but it wasn't ample, in my opinion. They just showed a movie of two shadowy figures passing...
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    Graduation Hold

    Mergirlc replied to bnm65435's topic in General Students

    If you have to have transcripts in order to test, then you have to clear the balance due. No ifs, ands, or buts. This is common practice at any college or university. Any balances owed to the...
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    Anatomy and Physiology I and II - drop out rate

    Mergirlc replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My classes were separate: Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology. I took Micro during a summer semester which shortens the class to 8 weeks instead of 16. The only class I saw a massive drop in was...
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    Side jobs...

    Mergirlc replied to aWiiPeanut's topic in General Students

    If you're okay w/ working in a non-related healthcare role, just try various temp agencies. The only problem is, is may not be very steady. I was once at a temp agency that would call for 1-2 day...
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    Statistics class

    Mergirlc replied to kevinbryan14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll just recommend you check w/ the schools you're applying to AND plan ahead too. If you are even remotely thinking of furthering your education after getting your RN, just check on those school...
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    question about subpoena

    Mergirlc replied to carmelojames123's topic in General Nursing

    A long time ago, I actually did have to hire a Process Server to serve somebody (long story). This was in California. So, yes, a lay person can go and serve you papers. As others mentioned, best is...
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    Is it possible to go to LPN school while living on your own with a part-time job?

    Mergirlc replied to Kohai's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would just like to suggest perhaps thinking of where you live now as a crashpad and that's it. You can study in the library or a cafe (Starbucks?) where like-minded people who just need to study...
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    Retake a nursing class after graduation

    Mergirlc replied to Yoonsung0506's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not sure where you are located and if this is offered all over the country, but in California where I'm located, many state colleges offer the College of Extended Learning. This is a program...
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    Thoughts on stress

    Mergirlc replied to Jstimmm's topic in General Students

    Jstimmm, I just wanted to add this is the second post I've seen that you have posted within the last week. On both posts, you have had these outbursts which are completely unnecessary. You're new to...
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    Thoughts on stress

    Mergirlc replied to Jstimmm's topic in General Students

    Yes, you are correct - same person. Here's an excerpt from that previous post titled, "Any RNs considering medical school?": I am in my last year of nursing school and am finding nursing school to be...