Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Is Nutrition course really the hardest course?

    Mergirlc replied to Farrah 34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're very lucky. My nutrition class was akin to an Organic Chemistry course. It was horrible. If I wanted an O-Chem course, I would've taken one. LOL I ended up w/ a solid B, but had she curved...
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    Not Seeing Test Reviews

    Mergirlc replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Students

    Perhaps you can ask the director if they would be willing to go over the test immediately with the whole class right after the test? It would just be a quick, "Read the question, this is the...
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    Getting pregnant during last semester or during new job?

    Mergirlc replied to Steph82997's topic in General Students

    Roy Hanson, if you ever decide to quit nursing or find a second job, you would ROCK as a jr. high/high school counselor!
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    No Call, No Show

    Mergirlc replied to eilonwe's topic in Nursing Career

    Just get rid of her and thank your lucky stars she showed her true colors from the
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    BIG Feet Need shoes

    Mergirlc replied to RNDannniess's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well, darn. Maybe you can explain your predicament to whomever told you to get new shoes? I have a feeling they don't realize your shoe size is not something where you can walk into the local store...
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    BIG Feet Need shoes

    Mergirlc replied to RNDannniess's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A good friend of mine is married to a man who is 7'1 and her son is the same height. They both have big feet. She mentioned a website called xlfeet.com that sells, what else, big shoes. She...
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    Studying on the Job?

    Mergirlc replied to Cari1030's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What about working for an answering service? I have never done this, but a friend of mine did this while he was in college. Yes, there are still answering service companies
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    First job after LPN licensing & Being treated with disrespect!

    Mergirlc replied to Mary0000's topic in General Nursing

    Would you care to go into detail as to what it is exactly that you bring to the table that supersedes the experience of your preceptor? Your sentence of "...sometimes having experience is not enough...
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    Student Body Odor

    Mergirlc replied to AzElemNurse's topic in School

    Back when I was in 5th grade (I was in a combination 5th/6th class) they put the girls and boys in separate groups and for us girls, the teacher addressed menstruation and body odor - we did not get...
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    Can I do pre-reqs at different CCs at the same time?

    Mergirlc replied to stormii's topic in General Students

    Yes, hopefully by next year. I'm mainly focusing on the Northern CA area since that's where I live. But, yeah.......try to get classes where you can. A lot of times if you depend on just one college,...
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    Can I do pre-reqs at different CCs at the same time?

    Mergirlc replied to stormii's topic in General Students

    Yes, you can take your prerequisites at most any California Community Colleges wherever you can get a spot. Just make sure to ALWAYS check either w/ ASSIST or the counselor/advisor at the college you...
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    Notarization Question

    Mergirlc replied to Amethya's topic in School

    Just a FYI: The UPS Store does notary services - at least in California where I live, they do. You just need to call around your local area to check your UPS Store and verify there is somebody...
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    Nursing School Drug Testing

    Mergirlc replied to Egonza57's topic in General Students

    So, you've know for how long you wanted to become a nurse and NOW you decide to worry about showing up positive for pot? AND to boot, you were chronic for the past 2 years and you've only been clean...
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    Walmart cashiers wearing gloves?

    Mergirlc replied to Misstika's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Well, by the same token, all (or most) of us wear underwear for a long period of time and we sweat in them too. Should we not wear underwear and go commando? Or change underwear like gloves? Then we...
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    Physiology & Chemistry the same semester?

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

    I would say, No. My personal advice: In fact, I'd highly recommend you take and pass your Intro to Chemistry class and then the regular Chemistry class (or whatever the prerequisite chemistry class...
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    college student in need of advice

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

    Hi Unfortunately, I cannot give you any advice on the career paths you're looking at, but have you ever considered looking around for a shadowing assignment at a local hospital? This might help push...
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    Leaving because of coworker?

    Mergirlc replied to baRN owl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm just curious why you did not report this person to your local police department and just the school when it escalated the first time? If her behavior was not just contained within the school...
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    Which professor should I use for my letter of recommendation?

    Mergirlc replied to Kristina78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, most schools do tend to want various recommendation letters such as what you said (professional and academic), because it shows them how you are in academia and a work environment. With some...
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    Please help! I'm overwhelmed

    Mergirlc replied to aj0972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's something to consider: financial aid. The reason some schools offer a direct-entry MSN for people who already hold a bachelor's is because it's a way for you to get financial aid under the...
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    Which professor should I use for my letter of recommendation?

    Mergirlc replied to Kristina78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why not both? A good chunk of schools require 2-4 recommendation letters. It all depends on the
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    Med school drop out, now a CRNA. Ask me anything...

    Mergirlc replied to MDdropouttoCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just curious, what are considered the "least desirable"
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    Having a total Meltdown

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

    I'm in California and our state has a website, specific for California community colleges, and both the CSU and UC universities systems, called ASSIST.org. This allows us to select our community...
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    High school diploma

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

    I would strongly recommend just getting your GED first before tackling any type of college-level courses. GED studying and subjects will help you in the long run, once you're ready to start doing...
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    Personal Illness - Reason for Nursing

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

    I agree with Sour Lemon. Just based on your post, it seems you've had a good experience w/ the medical field in helping you manage your illness. It seems you're not the only one on this site who has...
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    Wishing to finish my prerequisites online

    Mergirlc replied to Natsmom2018's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think in person is the best for the core science classes. When I took Microbiology, it really went back and touched on concepts I learned in Anatomy, but went into more details. There is no way I...