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  1. What color is your stethoscope tubing?

    browneyedgirl71 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know, silly question :) But I'm starting school this Fall and will be buying my first stethoscope. I wanted to get a fun color, and to my knowledge, our school doesn't specify that we get black....

  2. Took NCLEX today. . . 75 qs. . .

    browneyedgirl71 replied to R*Star*RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there! The wait is terrible and it really makes you second guess yourself. I took the test and California and had to wait 6 days due to the holiday weekend. I also was unsure of how I did,...

  3. I am an RN! Pinch me!

    browneyedgirl71 replied to AMDG2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats AMDG2008!!! I'm in Cali and I too just found out that I passed. This holiday weekend has been nothing short of

  4. TOOK NCLEX!!!! only 75Q

    browneyedgirl71 replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Clara - Great news!! I passed! I just found out this am....Cali BON finallly updated their website. Congrats to you as well - I see in your posts that you also passed. WAY TO

  5. TOOK NCLEX!!!! only 75Q

    browneyedgirl71 replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Clara - I feel that we are in the same boat! Everything you said you your posts I could relate to. Yesterday when I left the test, I was happy because it was done and relieved it was only 75...

  6. TOOK NCLEX!!!! only 75Q

    browneyedgirl71 replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the test yesterday in California. Since we have the holiday weekend, it's gonna be torture waiting for the results. BTW, my friends that did pass found out on the 4th day after the test on...

  7. Other RN schools in Orange County CA?

    browneyedgirl71 replied to Dublin37's topic in General Students

    Dublin - I'm at Saddleback in OC....love it! I also hear that Goldenwest has a good

  8. Question about clinicals??

    browneyedgirl71 replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We got to choose everything...professor, hospital, pt, day of the week. Once we were at the hospital, our professor picked the floors, but then rotated us after a couple of

  9. ATI Testing is BS!

    browneyedgirl71 replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students

    I think ATI is a waste of time. In no way do I feel that it really gages your knowledge! We have to take them at our school and they use them to determine if you will be successful at passing the...

  10. Petaluma Ca

    browneyedgirl71 replied to 4nomark's topic in California Nursing

    I used to live in Petaluma and it's beautiful! I love Sonoma county....lots of vineyards and cows. Ditto to the post above....housing prices are

  11. help...how can i stop being nervous when giving an injection?

    browneyedgirl71 replied to Liz21's topic in General Students

    We had to give each other IM & Subcut. shots. Now that I'm in clinical, I'm so glad that we did because it does help out with the nerves. I think most of us freaked out over the IM just because...

  12. What's your Littmann stethescope of choice?

    browneyedgirl71 replied to dano's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm in my first semester and I love my classic II SE. It works well for me. Most people in our class have the classic II SE, but some do have the cardiology one and they love it. I would test them...

  13. What's your Littmann stethescope of choice?

    browneyedgirl71 replied to dano's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm in my first semester and I love my classic II SE. It works well for me. Most people in our class have the classic II SE, but some do have the cardiology one and they love it. I would test them...

  14. Life in Santa Rosa, CA?

    browneyedgirl71 replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in California Nursing

    I used to live about 10 miles from Santa Rosa. I love Sonoma county!! It has grown a lot in the past 5-10 years though. It's mostly country out there and when you drive on the freeway you see lots...

  15. What does your school do....

    browneyedgirl71 replied to LMRN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our program requires it before clinicals start. Also, it has to be CPR for Healthcare Providers....the card is good for 2

  16. Do I need a recorder....

    browneyedgirl71 replied to Christinmomof3nrs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is a helpful tip our nursing instructors gave us: Record the meter number next to the section in your notes that you didn't understand. When you go back to study, you can go specifically to...

  17. Forming good study groups

    browneyedgirl71 replied to lisabeth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I usually study on my own too, but I could not have made it thru Physio without my study group. Also, that is a class where you have to understand the process, not just memorization. I was lucky,...

  18. Freaking out about Anatomy dissection...

    browneyedgirl71 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We had to dissect cats. I'm a cat lover, so it was a bit hard on me at first. The part I hated the most was the beginning and when had to skin them...eeck! After that, it was not so bad. We got to...

  19. Prereqs at a Community College

    browneyedgirl71 replied to NursingStudent08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took all my prereqs at the CC. I had awesome professors and the students in my classes were top notch. I feel that I got a great education for a very small price. I have a bachelor's degree...

  20. The Third Time's The Charm!!

    browneyedgirl71 replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Way to go!!! :) :) I'm starting this Fall

  21. Body World

    browneyedgirl71 replied to 09RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I saw the Body Works exhibit in Denver, Co....it was so amazing and awesome! You really do have to remind yourself that these are real human beings...their preservation is amazing and done in a...

  22. Changing career to nursing, last minute fear

    browneyedgirl71 replied to mmr2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks MMR!! It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders and you will make the right decision based on what is right for you. I wish you all the best in whatever profession you choose.

  23. Changing career to nursing, last minute fear

    browneyedgirl71 replied to mmr2's topic in General Nursing

    MMR- I was an accountant as well, so I know first hand how boring that job can be. I'm starting the Nursing Program this Fall. I quit my job over a year ago and have never looked back. I was...

  24. Nursing at Disneyland

    browneyedgirl71 replied to ManEnough's topic in California Nursing

    The last time I was at Disneyland I saw someone faint near one of the rides. A whole crew showed up...paramedics, the RN, and other DLand crew....it was a full court press. There were so many...

  25. Orientation: What was your experience?

    browneyedgirl71 replied to SummerGarden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our orientation was great! Our professors, the Dean, and other semester students were there. We went over tons of paperwork, ordered uniforms, took tour of building (skills lab, computer lab, etc)....