Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Help! I am trying to decide on which program to choose!

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

    I don't know what either of the two programs are or where they are or who they're with, but it doesn't matter. Do the RN program. More opportunities and it's only 1 more
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    Health Insurance not provided by school but needed

    Mergirlc replied to charisma00's topic in General Students

    Ya' know, I've seen some schools that actually offer an insurance if you don't have it (you have to pay for it, of course). A chunk of applications I've seen either ask you to directly supply them...
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    What should I do?

    Mergirlc replied to TwoLayi's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Twolayi, Sorry about your predicament. Keep on applying! Don't give up. I always remember something an old friend of mine said to me: "You throw enough darts at the board, eventually you're...
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    Do I need A's?

    Mergirlc replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Caliotter3 is correct. Ask the nursing advisor at the school you wish to attend. I hate to say it, but although most schools will say they'll accept a "B", a good chunk of people are going in with...
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    Do I need A's?

    Mergirlc replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Caliotter3 is correct. Ask the nursing advisor at the school you wish to attend. I hate to say it, but although most schools will say they'll accept a "B", a good chunk of people are going in with...
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    Pell Grant Denied... Help!

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

    You mentioned you are wanting to transfer to a CSU school, so I'm assuming you're in California. If you are low income, you can try seeing if you qualify for a BOGG waiver -- now known as California...
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    Anatomy Or Physiology?

    Mergirlc replied to Snake.Dub's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree w/ everybody else. Anatomy first, then Physiology - separately. If for some reason, you can't get into Physiology after Anatomy, then it would be okay to go take Microbiology then Physiology....
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    Should I take Intro to Biology and Microbiology in the same semester?

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

    ^^^^^^ DITTO. It seems a good majority of schools will not let you take MICRO and possibly any Anatomy, etc.. without having taken a general introductory course in Biology. Definitely check w/ your...
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    Taking a paycut for experience?

    Mergirlc replied to dropdatslurpee's topic in Nursing Career

    I live in the San Francisco Bay Area -- in between San Francisco and San Jose on the East Bay side. Yes.....the cost of living is astronomical compared to everywhere else. Apartments in the East Bay...
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    Advice wanted( huge decision) Pre- Nursing

    Mergirlc replied to ConfusedPreNursing99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure........but perhaps OP means that some of his/her classes are accepted as credit for requirements toward one degree, but not the other? For example, Communication 2000 will fulfill a...
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    Do 3, 12 hr shifts for weekdays only exist?

    Mergirlc replied to M0nk3y007's topic in General Nursing

    Babeinboots is correct. This type of schedule in dialysis (hemodialysis) settings are the norm and quite common. Dialysis patients go either MWF or T TH S. Most of the time the nurse is set to...
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    Accepted! Not so fast....

    Mergirlc replied to srmore11's topic in General Students

    I'm just curious, have you checked all the financials w/ Purdue since you might want to attend there, if accepted? I would recommend doing your homework on all the financials involved in whatever...
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    What can I do besides nursing?

    Mergirlc replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    LadyT618, I actually did see the video on this story. She is fluent in English. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess she was born and raised in the USA............but this is a guess and I'm...
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    What can I do besides nursing?

    Mergirlc replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    Raven43, I guess I need to clarify my comment as I live in tiny, small California. I guess we do things different here. Here, in California, it is a requirement. It seems California is a lot...
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    What can I do besides nursing?

    Mergirlc replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct, most programs do not require General Biology as a course for Nursing. However, in order to take Anatomy and/or Physiology, it is a requirement. I'm a bit older and know, as a fact,...
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    What can I do besides nursing?

    Mergirlc replied to Raven43's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^^ THIS A "C" is a passing grade. For a General/Intro to Biology course, one can easily just show up to class, pay attention to the lectures and not do too much else to get a "C." C'mon OP,...
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    Mandatory Vaccine Waiver in Nursing School/Clinicals

    Mergirlc replied to firecracker_1's topic in General Students

    I was just perusing through the different topics and came across this one. I just want to put my two cents in. Even volunteers at hospitals have to show proof of vaccines or, at the very least, the...
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    What is an RN, BAAN?

    Mergirlc replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I found this old topic on allnurses.com about a BAN degree. Perhaps it's close to what BAAN is? I looked on the school's website and it seems the degree no longer exists though........
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    Interview Attire?

    Mergirlc replied to supergirlnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    AJJKRN, Are you serious? I would think even the most "wet behind the ears" person would have enough sense to at least put on some khaki pants and a regular cotton top (not t-shirt) to show up to an...
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    California or Phoenix??

    Mergirlc replied to neurogirl77's topic in General Nursing

    Neurogirl, I have lived in CA all my life. The cost of living here has reached an all time high. I live in the SF Bay Area - on the Oakland side of the bay. I have also lived in the Los Angeles...
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    Interview Attire?

    Mergirlc replied to supergirlnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree w/ MHDNurse. It may be 2018, but you can never go wrong going into an interview in a black suit outfit - whether it's pants, skirts, or dress. I always prefer a conservative dress w/ nice...
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    Pending Felony

    Mergirlc replied to CodeQueenRN22's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Persephone Paige, Probably because they have been apprehended and there's no access to AllNurses.com when you're in county lock-up.
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    HELP! Classes are expiring!

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

    Hi there. You may want to recheck w/ each individual school. I have seen some nursing schools where they don't count it against you if you retake a class due to the recency requirement. Now if you...
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    How did/do you pay for nursing school and expenses? I need some advice.

    Mergirlc replied to justSara's topic in General Students

    First of all, I'm just going to say I agree w/ Union-jack above. I balked at the price you're paying for your car and insurance. I know you have to pay for full insurance coverage while you're making...