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Hi All! I'm looking into Cal State Long Beach's nursing program and I was wondering if anyone had any input. I know it's very impacted but does anyone know of anyone who went there and what there experience was? I'm interested in the Trimester BSN ...

I just found out I got in!!!! I applied to 3 local community college programs and I got in on my first try to Saddleback College! Woohoo! I was hootin' and hollerin' outside when I open my letter - I just can't believe it! Go class of 2009!

Last semester I took Anatomy & Chemistry together: Anatomy - tons of material to memorize, 18 hrs/week studying Chemistry - not that bad, 3 - 6 hrs/wk studying This semester I took Micro & Physio together: Micro - lots of material but it's ...

Hey Luv2shopp - You have to keep in mind that Hoag is very much in a beach community so there are tons of traffice jams (I lived down the street from Hoag for a while). The closer you are to the beach - the more congested it will be. Besides, I don...

Hi there! I'm very familiar with the OC area as I have lived here all my life. However, I am not a nurse yet so I can't offer you any insight at to what it's like to work in those facilities. But here's what I've heard: Hoag is great and location ...

Hey girl - hang in there! Everyone has pretty much said what I wanted to say, but below are some really good movies that will totally intrance your little girl. My daughter leaves me COMPLETELY alone when I put these in the DVD player. High School ...

I gotta put my .02 in and advise you not to take Chemistry online. I tried that a couple of years ago and it was a really bad experience so I'm taking it again this Fall in person. In my online Chemistry class I had a really terrible professor who ...

Okay I'm a little bit worried about the TEAS - specifically in the math area. I'm really good at math - I passed the AP Calculus AB exam 4 years ago, but I haven't touched it at all since then. Should I take some classes to refresh my memory? Mayb...

Hey everyone, I spoke with a counselor and was advised to take Anatomy with Chemistry in the Fall and Health Microbiology with Physiology in the Spring. I know doubling up on science class will be very time consuming but I don't plan on taking any o...

OMG - I was just thinking of starting a thread like this! I love ER, Trauma: Life in the ER, and EVERYTHING else on Discovery Health Channel. I have to record everything though and watch them all when my husband is not around. He can NOT STAND the...

I agree with Gompers. Having a baby now is much easier than when you're just getting on your feet with your career. Congratulations girl! I was in high school when I got pregnant and I remember taking that ept test and low behold...that faint line...

To all you graduates - what kind of debt did you walk away with from nursing school? How long do you estimate it will take to pay off? I hate the idea of taking out student loans but it may very well be necessary for the living expenses which are ab...

Thanks for all the responses - very encouraging. I don't plan on taking any other classes with Micro & Physio so I'm confident I'll have enough study time for both. I have a daughter who's 4 and she'll be in preschool during the day which will ...

Wow - it's crazy how different everyone's opinions are! My school actually recommends pre-nursing students to take the Anatomy & Chemistry together as they are in similar in many areas so going over material twice should really help. I'll let y...

I'm also quitting in about 3 weeks. I've managed working full time and going to school part time for the past couple of years and it is soooo stressful when you have a family at home. To me it's just not worth it. I've completed some Gen Ed clas...

thanks ddd - that makes me feel better! my husband works however it's commission only so it fluctuates. but realistically i'll probably have to take out a few here and there to make ends meet and ease worries. so i'm estimating it'll be about $36k...

The programs around here strongly advise against working+. Also, I have to keep my family in mind. Working mom + school = stress & average grades. I really can't afford that since nursing is so competitive. That's awesome that you were able to...

HI Mandee - thanks for responding! How did you do in your pre-reqs and all that other good stuff? And of course....CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm sure you're very excited about starting in the Fall - good luck!

Hey Veronica77 - did you take any other classes with your anatomy, microbiology, etc., or did you focus all your efforts on them? Trying to decide if I should squeeze in a sociology class or something. Thanks!

Any recommendations for prepping for Anatomy (we take Anatomy & Physiology seperately), Chemistry, Micro & Physiology. I'm reading up on as much as I can because I'm hoping that if I grasp the general concept I'll be able to pay better atten...

Hey ladies! I'm not applying for this fall's nursing program as I still need to take my pre-req's but I just wanted to say hello. Good luck getting into the program and please let us know what happens! Did you apply to any other schools as well? ...

Hello! I live in Orange County and I'm currently taking my prerequisites @ Saddleback. I'm looking into the nursing programs at GWC, SAC, and Saddleback. I was wondering if anyone here has attended these programs and could offer insight on their e...