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  1. 'Paid' CNA Training Classes in San Diego

    catzy5 replied to grkchryseis's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know of any hospitals that pay, but I would NOT pay 2000 for a cna certificate. Community colleges in California only charge 20.00 a credit, you can easily get into these and be done in one...

  2. Is anyone taking the TEAS for Maric?

    catzy5 replied to huffy79's topic in California Nursing

    I just took the TEAS for a community college in socal, and there was no cost to the student. You can also take the TEAS at different locations, it's done on line, I know Palomar offers the TEAS exam...

  3. PRE.NURSING REQUIREMENTS @ a UNIVERSITY vs. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    catzy5 replied to gkbroaro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most places will be equal. A 4.0 is a 4.0 as long as the school accepts the other schools transcripts it won't matter where it's from. Not all schools accept everyones so you would want to work that...

  4. Am I crazy to do this?

    catzy5 replied to picturestoburn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Two sciences are do able, three would be really tough, take API and Bio chem was it? then the other non science classes. It typically takes most people two years to get through their pre reqs,...

  5. Am I crazy to do this?

    catzy5 replied to picturestoburn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    sounds like an extremely hard schedule!! I took micro and APII together, and it was very time consuming, I also have 3 kids to care for, but it was do able. I guess it will depend on your other...

  6. TEAS-I can't sleep!

    catzy5 replied to londiepc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So how did you do? I just got back I took mine today too. I have read allot about the TEAS being really easy, but I don't know I thought it was very hard!! Those in my class also thought it was...

  7. TEAS-I can't sleep!

    catzy5 replied to londiepc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck, let us know how you do! I am taking the TEAS at 10am this morning (its 4:25am now) I couldn't sleep either, I hate taking tests I am not a good test taker! I never even took the SAT's...

  8. Brookhaven/Mountainview

    catzy5 replied to sitesonRN's topic in General Students

    I don't know if anyone as mentioned Barnes and Noble before, however, if you have a discount card with them (25.00 a year). They have up to 40% off on new hardbacks, this includes text books. I...

  9. Repeating Entire A&P sequence

    catzy5 replied to IWILL262's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school doesn't allow retakes on classes unless you got a D or and F and even then they take the average of the two grades so the best you can get for a retake is a C. Your fortunate they will let...

  10. TEAS Preparation - has anyone taken this before?

    catzy5 replied to lexi917's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  11. GPA's of accepted applicants.

    catzy5 replied to joeld311's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's frustrating but, atelast in my area, I notice there are many different options. I am going to a small CC they only look at GPA of pre reqs. I have a 4.0 so I got in. This worked for me I...

  12. TEAS Preparation - has anyone taken this before?

    catzy5 replied to lexi917's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just took the online assesment for the second time, I scored an 87% this time, however the test is the exact same one I took last week, I was hoping they would mix it up a bit. My wakest areas were...

  13. Brookhaven email?????

    catzy5 replied to coolpeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not in TX but I started reading your posts last night and now I am excited for you. I saw the first couple then before going to bed I thought Oh I should see if you guys found out. Then I saw...

  14. Microbiology 'unknowns' help

    catzy5 replied to jackson145's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We were walked through every step with our unknown. Every lab for like 4 weeks was dedicated to a set of steps used to Identify the unknown. The most important thing I would suggest is to keep a...

  15. TEAS Preparation - has anyone taken this before?

    catzy5 replied to lexi917's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    did you purchase the online assesment? I did you get 2 I have taken one already and got a 68% testing is not my strongest area, I hadn't studied the science thinking I am so strong in science I will...

  16. MOMS: Do you think this is taking on too much?

    catzy5 replied to BreatheFree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I bought the study guide, at our school you don't take the TEAS until you are accepted, so I have only a week to get this stuff together for the test. I'll be ok, we don't need a very high to...

  17. MOMS: Do you think this is taking on too much?

    catzy5 replied to BreatheFree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So glad I am not alone with that

  18. Nursing schools question....

    catzy5 replied to TemeculaGuy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Temeculaguy, I just got accepted to the RN program at this school, I start in January. I was in the same boat as you tossing up the Lvn vs Rn because it is so competitive and so few seats, I...

  19. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start a little later 1/22 but still very nervous, we haven't had orientation yet so I have no idea about my schedule, will be nice to get that so I can plan child care

  20. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    me too!! I have 8,8 and 10 yr old kids, a husband who is a clean freak, and a dog who likes to walk atleast once if not twice a day (he will be so sad when I am gone). Crock pot is a great idea, I...

  21. Nursing School Jitters?

    catzy5 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    oh yes for sure! I haven't gotten my schedule yet, but school starts 1/22. The closer it gets the more nervous I will become I am sure. I also have 3 kids 8,8 and 10. I am feeling tremndous guild...

  22. MOMS: Do you think this is taking on too much?

    catzy5 replied to BreatheFree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    we take the TEAS which is much simpler. Not much A&P questions, just basic science that you should know from high school and basic math This is so funny to read things like this. I am studying...

  23. Pre-Nursing Student still in High school.. NEED HELP

    catzy5 replied to mkhs08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really admire people like you, who are so young and yet have such a solid idea and more important a plan of ACTION of what they want to do. I saw DAYTONIGHT's post and you couldn't ask for better...

  24. TEAS Preparation - has anyone taken this before?

    catzy5 replied to lexi917's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to be taking the TEAS a week from today 11/17. I have been accepted into the nursing program on the basis of passing this test. The good news is you won't need to know much anatamoy for...

  25. Doc'ing Bruit and Thrill.

    catzy5 replied to KEL2BanRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am sorry I can't help. I just ordered that book and wondered if anyone knew if it was any good; someone recommended it, but I haven't heard any more about it. Good