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  1. frustrated lvn trying to get in to a rn program

    carol72 replied to Mcfly10's topic in LPN to RN

    Some programs in CA base their admissions policy on a lottery. Have you tried applying to all possible schools in your area? It should be just a matter of time 'till you get in, if you have applied...

  2. Patient Accusations...

    carol72 replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in General Nursing

    This is the first time a patient lied (knowingly or not) about the care you have given? Really? I want to work where you work! In my opinion and experience this is not a once in a lifetime...

  3. Please read, need your opinions, advice!

    carol72 replied to mrsbreeding23's topic in California Nursing

    First of all, my heart goes out to you for being in a position which is extremely undesirable to you. Your stress level is through the roof and won't change 'till you change your job. I must ask the...

  4. LA hospitals

    carol72 replied to chacmool's topic in California Nursing

    OK, I quit UCLA one year ago, my friend quit Cedars one year ago. I paid lots more for employee parking at UCLA than she did at Cedars and her parking was closer/better than mine. I paid much more...

  5. Comments need for West Coast University los angeles

    carol72 replied to MTRN13's topic in California Nursing

    I heard it is very expensive........Sorry, that is all I

  6. Two TB test???

    carol72 replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    I had to do this for my RN program. Fairly new

  7. Waiting lists at Ventura College and Moorpark College

    carol72 replied to cindy0624's topic in California Nursing

    I am sure Moorpark does not keep a wait list, unless this is new in the past month or two. Moorpark has a great program - my friend is in the 4th semester. To get accepted you just apply - if you...

  8. i need some help -- DESPERATELY!!

    carol72 replied to NurseyTee's topic in General Nursing

    I realize your question is not just that of protocol of using a sheet to sit a patient upright - there are several questions involved. I am only going to comment on the sheet question. In our...

  9. Dumb question....ADN program

    carol72 replied to rlaurengirl22's topic in LPN to RN

    My friend had really ancient pre reques. He applied to a bridge (LVN to RN) program with a "strict" policy on this & they totally let him slide! I would contact the

  10. Help!!!

    carol72 replied to simishelly's topic in California Nursing

    May I ask how your first day of clinicals went? Was it really that bad? Did you really have to hit the ground running - or was the first day just an orientation to the clinical

  11. Submitting Copy of SSN and Driver's License To Nursing Dept?

    carol72 replied to jsluv2run's topic in California Nursing

    Per my request, just today, I got Cal State Fullerton's info package in the mail. Lots of info about their RN to BSN program, pre reques, the usual deal. What caught my eye was their request for a...

  12. Would you do it all over again?

    carol72 replied to DanaG524's topic in LPN to RN

    I have no regrets for starting out as an LVN & taking my time to persue my

  13. Info on L.A. County College of Nursing & Allied Health

    carol72 replied to wooosp's topic in California Nursing

    I regret to mention I don't have first hand experience with county but I know two people who are in the county program & both are happy with the educational experience. They do clinicals at...

  14. Ratemyprofessors.com?

    carol72 replied to Moondance's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have rated all my profs & rely on this. The masses can't be

  15. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    carol72 replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    she is being an a class bully. she has issues. there are better ways for her to handle this than playing the role of psycho nurse/instructor. her treatment of you is unjust and yes, i have never...

  16. dove apparel (uniform sizes, etc)

    carol72 replied to mommy_xo's topic in General Students

    I am stylin' in my Dove uniform. The unisex pants are stiff and abrasive - I thought I would get scratched by putting my hand in the pockets - never mind taking it out. The top fits like a straight...

  17. Bummed out.Anybody receive their letter from Pasadena City College? I'm an alternate.

    carol72 replied to tm093726's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The bridge started today at PCC & there were about three alternates present. Did you consider just showing up? I know this is not possible for those of us that work, but, it looks like these...

  18. What is a lab practical?

    carol72 replied to pjgarrett1388's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For A&P they usually label a part of a bone - you have to identify it. My prof put a bone in a black velvet bag, we could feel it - we had to identify it (by it's shape). A cow's heart was...

  19. Dog and Pony Show --A Nursing School Rant!!

    carol72 replied to Ohmygosh's topic in General Nursing

    I recall reading your thread when it was new. May I ask how your problem was resolved? Hopefully it was - just

  20. Adn Curriculum- No Chemistry?

    carol72 replied to checkmate's topic in General Nursing

    Here in So Cal, chem is a pre requ for all BSN programs. About 45% of ASN (ADN) programs in my area have chem as a pre requ. I don't feel having vs not having chem as a pre requ is an indication of...

  21. OC Koreatown info?

    carol72 replied to Hyun SunWu's topic in California Nursing

    My friend is from Korea and has never heard of an area of Orange County which is labeled Korea Town. There are areas where you will find a concentration of Korean people but the only Korea Town my...

  22. Ive lost all faith in the medical field. Please help!

    carol72 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    The story of your experience is heartbreaking. Ok, the closest, reasonable good hospital is too far away, this is out of the question. Could you work for a clinic, or private MD's

  23. 100% dosage calculations?

    carol72 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Students

    I know how three schools do this. School #1 100% needed, three tries given #2 80% needed, two tries given #3 90% needed, two tries

  24. Dog and Pony Show --A Nursing School Rant!!

    carol72 replied to Ohmygosh's topic in General Nursing

    You should be burning mad! Have you called other students in your program to see how they are handeling this. If they failed you I presume many others have been failed as well. I tis crazy that...

  25. Help! School closing down for good.

    carol72 replied to lpnin07's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask what school this is? I don't have any concrete advice but would suggest for you to get several copies of your transcript - if this were possible. I wish you