Testa Rosa, RN

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  1. SFSU vs. Cal State East Bay (Hayward) BSN

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to missgee's topic in California Nursing

    Wanted to follow up on prior postings now that I have a quarter under my belt... CSUEB has a very good program, but HATE the quarter system! If you are deciding between programs--look at the commute...

  2. What would you change about your scrubs?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a nursing student and former cancer patient who spent 13 years working for a major apparel manufacturer so feel I have a lot to say on the subject.....and my number one suggestion would be adding...

  3. Being a mommy of a child with special needs and a student

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Eirene's topic in General Students

    I just take a deep breath and take it one day at a time knowing that there will be bad days but even those are a blessing...because we are alive to love our kids and relish even in the hardships. It's...

  4. Samuel Merritt College

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to amzyRN's topic in California Nursing

    I was accepted into the SMC ELMS program; but declined once I was accepted into CSUEB Concord Campus BSN program. I recommend you apply everywhere and give yourself options. If you are going to...

  5. John Muir Hospital

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to mslema's topic in California Nursing

    I'm a nursing student who recently attended an informational meeting aobut nursing at JM. The way I understand it, the new grad positions are highly competitive and only open/available certain times...

  6. need help with samuel merritt ABSN writing sample

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to davisgirl9's topic in California Nursing

    I applied and was accepted into SM's ELMSN program. A good program, but I've chosen to go elsewhere. I wrote about my personal and professional life experiences leading up to my pursuing a second...

  7. SFSU vs. Cal State East Bay (Hayward) BSN

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to missgee's topic in California Nursing

    My husband just noticed my posting on the computer and he wanted me to clarify that he did not have a good experience at SFSU, in fact he absolutely hated SFSU. He felt it was a commuter school and...

  8. SFSU vs. Cal State East Bay (Hayward) BSN

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to missgee's topic in California Nursing

    I will be starting CSUEB - Concord Campus program this Fall and have friends ahead of me already there. They all speak highly of the program and most of the professors. However, they do complain...

  9. Anyone applying to direct entry msn programs in California?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to chachingdy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good luck everyone--remember how nerve racking this process was when I was in your shoes last year. My best advice is to do well with your prereqs and your entrance tests and stay true to who you...

  10. Peralta, Chabot and Contra Costa Colleges

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to nursetobein2010's topic in California Nursing

    You may also try Los Medanos. I remember feeling much like you last year, but turns out I was accepted most everywhere I applied. And, I applied to most of the same colleges you did. I will be going...

  11. NE one in CSU EastBay's Rn-BSN prograM

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to gillijr1001's topic in California Nursing

    Not there yet, but I have a young friend in the Hayward program who worked part-time thru Level I and said it was very doable. She still lives at home with her parents. My study buddy and I will be...

  12. Nursing as a second career at 30

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to 5418ujyyhbewbttberbr's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is start applying yourself towards nursing programs while volunteering. The application process can take up to a year or more in some states. Once you are in nursing school, you can often...

  13. How did you know "your calling"?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    I have a prior degree and was a success in a job I loved in the business world, but life pulled me in a different direction. It started with the birth of my first born with a mid-wife, I guess it...

  14. Walnut Creek

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to MuddaMia's topic in California Nursing

    Walnut Creek is an excellent place to raise a family with excellent schools. There are two school districts that overlap--Mt. Diablo School District and Walnut Creek School district depending on what...

  15. Holy Names/Samuel Meritt

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Jogirl's topic in California Nursing

    I do business with Holy Names University daily, causing me to wait at their Green Bannana Cafe until traffic dies down. Subsequently, I've had the oppourtunity to talk to many pre-nursing...

  16. San Francisco Nursing Program or Cal State East Bay Program??!?!!?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to meg2e's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations! I have friends in both programs, and they both sound very stong/very similar. Both complain about the lack of info until the last minute (not much hand holding in the CSU system);...

  17. Waiting to hear from CSU East Bay?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in California Nursing

    Hello CSU East Bay students out there who have been PMing me ....I wanted you to know not to bother with CPR/First Aid certification this summer as CSU East Bay wants all incoming cohorts to take the...

  18. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    Wow Cuppy: $3500.00 for a one bedroom! My extended family owns two flats in the Marina/Cow Hollow area. Our 2 bedroom/1800sq ft. top flat on Filbert St with bedroom bay windows that provide a jaw...

  19. Waiting to hear from CSU East Bay?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in California Nursing

    Vicky: I suspect my aqaintance misrepresented; or more probably, I misunderstood. We volunteer together and some of our covolunteers had a little cake party for those of us who got into nursing...

  20. Waiting to hear from CSU East Bay?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in California Nursing

    Vicky: Heard Chabot sent out acceptances--did you hear yet? Also, did your friend get into the CSU Hayward or Concord program? I just found out today I was placed in the Concord program.....Yeay!...

  21. How can I say Thank-you to a professor?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Laura77598's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I usually give my better teachers--the ones who really made an impact on me--a handmade card with a short note and a $10-$20 gift card from the local coffee store. We have a Peets Coffee on campus,...

  22. The challenges of Pre-nursing classes and motherhood

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a prenursing student just accepted into CSU East Bay (YES!), and as a mother of three--one of which is profoundly dyslexic/dysgraphic/ADD--I feel your pain. I had to get legal with my school...

  23. Waiting to hear from CSU East Bay?

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in California Nursing

    I got in! So did "Paganoid" (he's my study buddy). Also heard good news from another study buddy from DVC. All mature/dedicated students. Looking forward to having them as my cohorts in the Concord...

  24. Sam Merritt FNP program

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to megamiepona's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey "Berkeley Mom" ....It's me "Bertolozzi" ....just found out I was accepted at CSU-EB nursing program....now I have some thinking to do about my Samuel Merrit seat (case management) which as you...

  25. Life and jobs in San Francisco

    Testa Rosa, RN replied to krazykev's topic in California Nursing

    I was born and raised in SF (North Beach Italian), but have lived in the outlying suburbs once I settled down. Remember, SF is a short BART ride from the more affordable suburbs in the Pennisula...