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  1. Nursing scholarships?????

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your very informative reply elkpark! I'm doing the RN-BSN program at WGU. I don't qualify for many of their scholarships. My workplace doesn't provide any tuition assistance. I'm applying...

  2. Choosing a Master's program

    laRN1 replied to Mamakellyd's topic in Nursing Career

    So glad to have found this thread. Was wondering myself about what master's to pursue. I was also torn between education and FNP and decided a month ago to go for my FNP. I love volunteering my skills...

  3. Looking to move to a different state, but where?

    laRN1 replied to JEP2011's topic in Nursing Career

    Cedars Sinai is in Beverly Hills and its magnet (some Spanish speaking patients) Ronald Reagan UCLA is in Santa Monica and its magnet (more Spanish population closeby) St. John's is also in Santa...

  4. any tips that help this first time online student...

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good idea! Thanks a

  5. medical surgical certification

    laRN1 replied to wishme's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Do you know anyone who has taken a review class? Maybe they can lend you the review book. I think studying NCLEX stuff may be too much. This is test is by no means NCLEX. It's easier than you think....

  6. rn to bsn program

    laRN1 replied to luckycharms's topic in General Students

    Me too. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine having to struggle to get an education after losing such an important person. I would definitely talk to a live person and not hang up until...

  7. rn to bsn program

    laRN1 replied to luckycharms's topic in General Students

    nlmoore: No problem. After all, we are here to discuss and we all have different experiences. Want people to know they have lots of options. And yes, the 3.0 gpa from a pass/fail program is a downside...

  8. rn to bsn program

    laRN1 replied to luckycharms's topic in General Students

    Below is an excerpt from WGU's website re accreditation: "Western Governors University is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is also...

  9. Any applicants for UCLA's FNP program for fall 2011?

    laRN1 replied to NB-rn's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I hope to get into the FNP program soon. I am also curious about the schools you applied to? Have you heard anything great/real bad about some of the programs out here? The one thing I keep hearing...

  10. Job Offer White Memorial, where do I live?

    laRN1 replied to ERloverRN's topic in California Nursing

    White Memorial is in East Los Angeles. You may feel safer living in the San Gabriel Valley which includes the cities of San Gabriel, Whittier, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Alhambra, Temple City, South...

  11. Online school prep mode: Laptop ready to go?

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks...will look into it. I was also hoping someone would have any suggestions regarding equipment or supplies that helped with their online studies as

  12. Online school prep mode: Laptop ready to go?

    laRN1 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Friends. So to be ready to hit the "books" this spring, I know one thing I have to make sure is up to par is my laptop computer. Anyone know how much memory is required and how fast do they have to...

  13. medical surgical certification

    laRN1 replied to wishme's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, that' enough time if you take their ANCC review class...it helps you focus on what to study for the test. It is also helps if you're a recent

  14. First time as a preceptor

    laRN1 replied to newnurse012's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm currently precepting. I would not want to be associated with the situation. Both you and the preceptee should be angry. The hospital is playing with your licenses. As ScoutLeader wrote, you and...

  15. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    laRN1 replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks everyone. So far this has been the most informative thread about WGU. Thanks again and good luck with your

  16. Starting WGU RN-BSN

    laRN1 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

    Ditto...wondering about 3.8 GPA. Are we discussing the same school--Western Governors University out of Utah?

  17. WGU RN-BSN, any tips? Starting this summer...

    laRN1 replied to laRN1's topic in Western Governors University

    Wow...how did you get financial aid to cover 95%? Is that in loans or

  18. nurse epidemiologist or NP in infertility clinic

    laRN1 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello. Would like career information as to how does one become a nurse epidemiologist? What is the job outlook for this? Was also thinking about becoming an NP in an infertility clinic? Would my...

  19. Jobs for APNs, anyone find a job quick?

    laRN1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I am merely doing my research re advance practice nursing before I sign up for a program. I'm interested in doing something with epidemiology (nurse epidemiologist) or perhaps an NP in an...

  20. Newly pregnant and working in stressful med/surg unit

    laRN1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone. I'm posing my situation here because I don't really know how to handle it. I'm newly pregnant and this will be our first child. I'm in my mid-30s and it was very difficult to finally...

  21. Need help choosing specialty

    laRN1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm a relatively new nurse (1.5 years experience). Over the next few months, I have to make a decision what university to attend. I am going for my bachelor's and then would like to continue to...

  22. chest tube question-please help

    laRN1 replied to sashann's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Daytonite. I'll look at the magazine. Chest tubes are a subject that can be very intimidating to

  23. Let's introduce ourselves...

    laRN1 replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. My name is Susan and I've been a nurse since July 2005. As you know, I'm still learning. I work in Los Angeles on a Telemetry floor. I love being a nurse but hate my place of work. I will...

  24. chest tube question-please help

    laRN1 replied to sashann's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I'm a relatively new grad nurse and I have a question. When changing the Pleurovac system, do we disconnect and connect the new tubing at any time or do we do it with inspiration/expiration?...