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  1. school rankings?

    puresass posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    are there any resources to find MSN program rankings? or any way to get a feel for how difficult it is to get into different graduate nursing programs? just curious. thanks for any help!

  2. San Fran vs. NYC cost of living

    puresass replied to njxcrush18's topic in California Nursing

    i've never lived in either place, but i've vacationed both places (so take this with a grain of salt)... i don't know much about rent in either place (craigslist has A LOT of listings in SF, so...

  3. grossmont &/or city college waiting list

    puresass replied to puresass's topic in California Nursing

    that's so good to hear. i've heard the same thing about grossmont students from nurses. it's a reeeally great program. did you turn in your application at the end of spring or fall

  4. Prospective CNA

    puresass replied to ebrown343's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i have a friend who's a nurse who said that becoming a CNA before getting your RN doesn't really make all that much of a difference, but HER friend (who was a CNA before becoming an RN) said it made...

  5. Job ideas to make extra money for school?

    puresass replied to soccer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    my boyfriend delivered pizzas for a while & made pretty good money. it worked out to about $15/hour, but it was only part time. i'd definitely go with the bartender thing. a friend said she made...

  6. Is there any ice rinks by the hospitals? (I know weird question)

    puresass replied to lccougar02's topic in California Nursing

    i know i'm a month late on this thread, but there's an ice rink in la jolla just down the street from the VA

  7. ** Any Class of '09ers out there?? Post here!!!

    puresass replied to kayel's topic in General Students

    name: amanda school: grossmont community college program: 2 yr. adn what area of interest at this time: i am open to anything since i haven't started yet... maybe eventually oncology or or nursing?...

  8. Children's Hospital

    puresass replied to bcskittlez's topic in General Nursing

    a few nurses that i knew that got positions at a Children's Hospital said that they had a longer orientation there than anywhere else that they were offered jobs. they didn't mention any extra...

  9. Bachelor's....

    puresass replied to mvanz9999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i know you didn't ask specifically about this, but as a side note... if you get your ADN & later decide to go back to get your masters, a lot of grad schools take nurses with a BSN as well as...

  10. Missions at rio vista in S.D.??

    puresass replied to shortstuph0's topic in California Nursing

    mission valley is a really nice area & it's really central to everything... shopping, dining, movie theaters, malls, entertainment. i don't know anything specifically about that complex, but you...

  11. 7 years to become an RN in California

    puresass replied to happyanne's topic in General Nursing

    for those with a BA/BS in another field, you don't get financial aid when you go back to school afterwards unless it's for grad school & i can't afford to pay for another BS all by myself, so i'm...

  12. discouragement

    puresass replied to likatutata's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i feel like i could have written this post myself. i feel like i keep having to put my life on hold while i wait to start nursing school. so, no advice, just comiseration... but we'll get there...

  13. "Honey"

    puresass replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    i agree! only grandmas (& some grandpas) can call me "honey" or "sweetie" otherwise it's just annoying & patronizing, whether or not they mean it to

  14. RN career oppurtunities

    puresass replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    you can get your RN either with an associates degree in nursing (ASN) or a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). from what i understand (& anyone else correct me if i'm wrong), most accelerated...

  15. What else can I do with a BSN beside bedside nursing

    puresass replied to Ayonti's topic in Nursing Career

    i work in the administrative building of a large HMO & there are PLENTY of nurses here working 9-5 monday-friday as case managers. no bedside care, it's actually an office job. you might look...

  16. Accelarated Programs

    puresass replied to sj6074's topic in Arizona Nursing

    try checking allnursingschools.com. it's a great place to start. good

  17. Not Starting till Fall 07 :(

    puresass replied to Belle27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i just found out that i definitely didn't get into school for the fall, & i won't be starting until fall 2007. i guess when they say there's a two year waiting list, they're not kidding, huh? at...

  18. Direct Entry MSN prerequisites?

    puresass replied to EffinP_Meg's topic in Post Graduate Students

    i'm going to guess that you'll really need all the chemistry & a&p that you can get to #1. get into a program since they're SO competitive & #2. survive a direct entry program. it'd...

  19. **UPDATED!!**: I received an acceptance letter BY MISTAKE!!

    puresass replied to annceenrse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!!

  20. Letter's being sent out this week

    puresass replied to meb1118's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'm still waiting for my letter too. the nursing director said the end of june, so i'm really wanting to call the office & find out exactly when the letters are going out (date & time of day,...

  21. addicted to allnurses

    puresass replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    i just found out about allnurses about a week ago & i'm already addicted too! i have LOTS of free time at work, which i spend meandering around the site. i don't comment/post too much, but i...

  22. Is Spanish a very impt language to learn in California?

    puresass replied to bernskiw's topic in California Nursing

    learning at least a little bit of spanish would definitely make your life a whole lot easier living in california (especially if you'll be living in southern

  23. Not Starting till Fall 07 :(

    puresass replied to Belle27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    how disappointing. at least it sounds like you know how to make the best of a frustrating situation. i went through the same range of emotions when i thought i definitely didn't get into school for...

  24. Letter's being sent out this week

    puresass replied to meb1118's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hahah, you sound just like me. letters go out this week or next for my school. i'll cross my fingers & toes for both of us.

  25. Yay! I Got Accepted The Same Day I Turned In My Application (by Word Of Mouth)

    puresass replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congratulations!!