DesertRain

DesertRain

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  1. How is it like to be an RN in Vegas?

    DesertRain replied to dhel28's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am originally from Vancouver, BC. What I am able to give my children from living here is alot more than what I would have been able to afford in Vancouver. A $250,000 house in the Vegas area would...

  2. Negativity in Vegas nursing?

    DesertRain replied to Paleobug's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hmmm....I have been in school full time for the last 2 years and have 2 children that get really excited to cross through the strip on Flamingo or Trop--because they never see it. Las Vegas is a party...

  3. Survey: Would you pay $43,000 to a College to become an RN in 22 months?

    DesertRain replied to parkingmanager's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Everybody's needs are different and that is the important factor in this issue. FYI, I have a friend who is in his first clinical semester at Apollo and loves it. I went to school full-time for 2...

  4. Drug testing?

    DesertRain replied to Mike1974's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sometimes people's opinions on whether or not they support or don't support a controversial issue is not due to direct personal issues If I may point out.... I would like to imagine a world where...

  5. Drug testing?

    DesertRain replied to Mike1974's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of the main reasons the require the HIV testing as well as the thorough physical exam is because a lot of times people from other countries have serious illnesses and try to "sneak" into the U.S....

  6. csn RN program

    DesertRain replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I think I might just go ahead and wear some jeans...I can't think of any other option besides wearing a dress/skirt and I looked over the lab schedule and we are going over occupied beds (I'm sure...

  7. Are most nursing students cruel?

    DesertRain replied to treeguy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Was totally going to say this word for word...until I read your post so on that note :yeahthat: . And just wanted to add, I think I also at one point assumed nursing students were a little quiet, now...

  8. How Hard is It really to get into CSN?

    DesertRain replied to parkingmanager's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hey familyguy! Did you apply to CSN already? Hey just to let you know, the lottery is not against hundreds of people, that's not how it works. To get accepted into the CSN ADN program, it goes by a...

  9. what the heck is a P.A. ???

    DesertRain replied to chicagrl72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've always wondered the same thing....and after thoroughly reading through the posts, although very informative (thank you guys) I still don't see the major difference between them? To me, in the...

  10. Anyone taking Math 100B this fall...

    DesertRain replied to julesradio's topic in Nevada Nursing

    It's not that bad! Who is your professor? I was always terrible in Math but scored an A in 100B, just continue to do your homework and you should be

  11. csn RN program

    DesertRain replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks so much KizzyKatlove! I totally bought a lot of those folder things...I will pick up some more as I go along, Wal-Mart is crazy these days with college, highschool, elementary school all...

  12. How Hard is It really to get into CSN?

    DesertRain replied to parkingmanager's topic in Nevada Nursing

    :yeahthat: Congrats Tinkyboo! How excited are you to start? I got in by a hairline too with the 20 points but I don't care, I know I worked hard enough to get this spot, and obviously you and your...

  13. What kind of Backpack?

    DesertRain replied to reidesert's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes, it's super roomy....check my above post! LOL! I wanted it in pink....(I'm not that daring though, plus, I knew it would get dirty from all the rolling) but I got it in black....I'm actually...

  14. What kind of Backpack?

    DesertRain replied to reidesert's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I did several days of research, searching threads on here and online reviews and I finally decided on a Jansport (lifetime warranty) Driver 8. So far it's awesome....although I have yet to test it out...

  15. Part time program at CCSN

    DesertRain replied to kten's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The people I know that are starting the part-time program this semester all work between 8-5, m-f, and have clinical on Saturday. The other thing I have come across in talking to fellow nursing...

  16. csn RN program

    DesertRain replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hi KizzyKat! I am a first semester ADN student at CSN and I start on Monday, my first class is a lab. I am super excited but I feel so lost! I can't even get a straight answer as to what to wear on...

  17. A & P 2 Lab question?

    DesertRain replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I took it last semester. I think you pretty much know what to study for already. LOL, okay I am looking at my actual quiz answers, but I don't remember the questions but my answers look like they...

  18. Drug testing?

    DesertRain replied to Mike1974's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my goodness, your drug-testing horror story totally gave me goosebumps...SEE, that stuff does happen to innocent people! I wasn't sure from your post but did you end up being able to keep that job?...

  19. The Difference between "Scrub" pants and "uniform" pants?

    DesertRain replied to DesertRain's topic in General Students

    Great! I will definitely go look for some neutral color Hanes! What I would probably have to do is get one pair first and make sure they are comfy and then buy them in bulk! Wal-Mart, here I come! I...

  20. Drug testing?

    DesertRain replied to Mike1974's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL, see what I mean... I keep hearing these kind of stories and I always think...with my luck, that can and will happen to me! I used to cross the Canada/US border regularly and the Officers at the...

  21. CCSN CNA Courses

    DesertRain replied to raleg6's topic in Nevada Nursing

    At orientation, just bring a pen and maybe like a clipboard with some paper to jot down things you think are important. It's not that long and pretty straight forward. Everything seems pretty...

  22. How Hard is It really to get into CSN?

    DesertRain replied to parkingmanager's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Yes, and if you go in with a photo ID to prove that you are indeed an applicant, they will actually show you the computerized lottery system and how it works to assure you that it's not bias in any...

  23. The Difference between "Scrub" pants and "uniform" pants?

    DesertRain replied to DesertRain's topic in General Students

    LMAO....:rotfl: Oh my goodness I just had a wild laugh about imagining myself being one of "those" who let's my undies hang out.... Even if I did, trendy it would not be..."gross" would be more...

  24. The Difference between "Scrub" pants and "uniform" pants?

    DesertRain replied to DesertRain's topic in General Students

    Thanks guys! I think I might stick to the Dickie's brand even though they are in the "scrubs" section....they are thicker, boot cut and no drawstrings. Now, I gotta find some undies that are pleasant...

  25. CCSN CNA Courses

    DesertRain replied to raleg6's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hi! I took the CNA program at CSN last semester (spring '07). It was very hard work but I don't regret a single moment of it. If you are planning on going forward as an RN, then I totally recommend...