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1. Samuel Merritt University BEWARE Apps

   polycalca replied to gsg92's topic in California

   ^^^ This person 100% speaks the truth. Pretty darn accurate, unfortunately.

2. Samuel Merritt ELMSN FALL 2023

   polycalca replied to gigiclem's topic in California

   Those considering entering any of SMU's programs may want to take a look at this post: https://allnurses.com/samuel-merritt-beware-apps-t750986/ This person is 100% truthful. Just be aware before you plop down all that cash/loans.

3. CVS Minute Clinic for physical?

   polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

   Unfortunately, there is no outside affiliation. It's a HMO so everything is done within the organization. I'll be out around $150 compared to $10, once you factor in the eye exam as well. Oh well. It's gotta be done.

4. CVS Minute Clinic for physical?

   polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

   Thank you for the encouragement. I was hoping to avoid it due to cost mainly. I pay $5 copay for my regular MD and the Minute Clinic is around $80. The MinClin is also about 20 miles away. My local CVS doesn't have one.

5. CVS Minute Clinic for physical?

   polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the details! I was hoping this is what it would be like. I"m guessing they might have been even more thorough on a kids sports physical than just a basic exam to enter a college. As @JKL33 said, what would you expect with something calle...

6. CVS Minute Clinic for physical?

   polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

   I'm hoping I don't have to get undressed. I'm a little more on the chonky side since quarantine too. Not obese, but I could stand to lose 20 lbs now. Are they just checking vitals and reflexes?

7. CVS Minute Clinic for physical?

   polycalca posted a topic in General Students

   Hello, A physical exam is required for my nursing program. My personal physician is not open for regular appointments due to COVID-19. Has anybody gone to the CVS Minute Clinic to get their physical done? What was it like? What do they have you do...

8. IPad Mini for clinicals?

   polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

   Thank you everybody for your advice. I think for now, I'm going to stick w/ a small 4x6 or 2x4 notepad in my pocket. I'll see how that goes from there. A notepad is worth a dollar or two and if I lost it, I wouldn't feel awful. I could always rep...

9. IPad Mini for clinicals?

   polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

   Noted! Thanks!

10. IPad Mini for clinicals?

    polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

    You're not kidding. I've seen people walk out with like a stack of disposable drinking cups because they were in the room. ? I'm pretty sure I'm going to just get an iPad for class only. Paper pad for clinicals.

11. IPad Mini for clinicals?

    polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

    Thanks!

12. IPad Mini for clinicals?

    polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

    @bitter_betsy You have the dream line-up of Mac! ? WOW!! Thank you also for your advice. I'm still going to think about Air vs. Pro, but I'm leaning more toward the Pro. @TheDudeWithTheBigDog has definitely helped convince me the Pro would probabl...

13. IPad Mini for clinicals?

    polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

    I really want the Pro! The 12.9 is really appealing because I do like a bigger screen. I just feel guilty because it's going to be a gift and compared to the Air, it will be around $600-700 more for the Pro once the magic keyboard is thrown in there...

14. IPad Mini for clinicals?

    polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

    I actually have not started yet, so I'm not sure what the deal will be using the clinical's computers/charting system. I'm attempting to prepare in advance. ? I've been "gifted" a choice of an iPad and thought if we had to look up stuff & use i...

15. IPad Mini for clinicals?

    polycalca replied to polycalca's topic in General Students

    I also thought it's probably not allowed (iPad), but I have heard that students use their phones to look up stuff. What you said makes total sense in regard to stepping away and looking up meds, etc.. The main reason I mentioned an iPad Mini is beca...