fiveofpeep

fiveofpeep

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  1. What can I do to help a struggling student nurse??

    fiveofpeep replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    When my mom was in nursing school her and her hubby broke up--stress from school but back together now.... Anyways, she applied for welfare so she could take care of us while she was in school and we...

  2. A little grinch inside me came out!

    fiveofpeep replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey TriageRN. Just wanted to know I love reading your posts. This time I finally have a response. My mom is an er nurse and she got a suicidal patient the other day. While my mom was in with the girl...

  3. ADNs in California without a waitlist

    fiveofpeep replied to KasiLynn's topic in General Students

    Saddleback and Golden West colleges go off of grades and lottery so no wait list. Both in Orange

  4. CSULB nursing students/grads

    fiveofpeep replied to mommy_xo's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations! I am applying there along with my community college after I finish up pre reqs. Wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing about your

  5. Is it hard to find a job in OC?

    fiveofpeep replied to fiveofpeep's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you. It just gets intimidating when I see how many people are trying to become nurses. There is a lot of competition. It's great to hear such reassurance from someone who planned the career...

  6. You'll never make it in California

    fiveofpeep replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    Look at urgent care centers, doctor offices, and KAISER. The first two dont pay as much, but I think Kaiser offers 8 hr shifts. Also some hospitals have daycare. You could call the HR people and ask....

  7. Cal State Long Beach Students!!!

    fiveofpeep replied to barbie q's topic in California Nursing

    Its so hard to get into because its one of the only ones that gives BSN's without an ADN in RN. Im looking to go there too because itll shave a year off of my education. Your best bet is to apply...

  8. Kaiser nurses - Other states and California

    fiveofpeep replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    Helllo there, I am thinking about Kaiser after NS because they are opening up a brand new ginormous Kaiser hospital close to home and I have heard nothing but good things about them. I, too am...

  9. You are only taking one class.... It's no wonder you are getting an A!

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

    I am taking anatomy and org. chem concurrently next semester and it will kick my butt. I was going to take just anatomy and it will still kick my butt hehe. I agree with you 100%. Its not the units...

  10. Orange County Vs. San Diego County

    fiveofpeep replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    Its the beach so it is going to be cooler but it gets hot during the summer. The only thing you have to worry about is the marine layer (AM fog) but that burns off. I went to the beach today, in...

  11. You'll never make it in California

    fiveofpeep replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    Its the beach Obviously it is a city so not all of it is beachside but the whole city is within less than ten miles from the beach. I have friends who live in an apt just less than a mile from the...

  12. Orange County Vs. San Diego County

    fiveofpeep replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    there is a ralphs, no walmart but alot of stores. traffic during mid day is supposed to be awful but otherwise pretty good. close mall is the shops at mission

  13. You'll never make it in California

    fiveofpeep replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    If you dont mind stereotypes... Laguna = Artsy, beautiful, wealthy , nothing is ever really going on (party wise) San Clemente= More casual, a lot of surfers because they have great waves, not as...

  14. Orange County Vs. San Diego County

    fiveofpeep replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    SAN CLEMENTE I replied once to your other post but now I am saying it again hahah. I seriously think you will love love love San Clemente. A lot of young people live down there, ie. all my friends, my...

  15. You'll never make it in California

    fiveofpeep replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    If you want cheaper in OC I would suggest moving to San Clemente. It is relatively close to St. Josephs Mission Hospital. On Craigslist the prices are much cheaper. Oddly enough you are so close to...

  16. Any nurses out there who have left nursing or are seriously planning on leaving?

    fiveofpeep replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have one more great one for you! PHARMACEUTICAL REP!! You can make big bucks once you break in and you dont need any other degree. They want nurses because they are familiar with the environment...

  17. If You Could Work Anywhere

    fiveofpeep replied to RachieH's topic in General Nursing

    The City of Hope in the San Gabriel Valley, CA It is a beautiful campus and my dream place to work at. They have gardens everywhere, cabins for family members. Its just magical! And working in...

  18. California Home Prices Drop ...

    fiveofpeep replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    I have been a California resident for my entire life and have lived all over from north to south and now I live in Orange County. I can attest to both that the prices are outrageous, especially here,...

  19. Any nurses out there who have left nursing or are seriously planning on leaving?

    fiveofpeep replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet but I am planning to be a nurse practitioner down the road after being an RN. My mom is an ER Nurse and works with a nurse practitioner who says her job is alot less stressful,...

  20. What I love about nursing

    fiveofpeep replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in this too further down the road... I was involved with the newspaper in highschool and now in college and writing is definately something I wouldnt mind doing on the side even if it...

  21. Nursing & website is depressing!!!

    fiveofpeep replied to SeanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks all of you for your reassuring words! i am a nursing student and have also seen the negativity on allnurses. i know that when it comes to communication think of relationships. most of the...

  22. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    fiveofpeep replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the white and black connotations. Believe it or not, but white people made black evil and white good because of age old racism. At least that is what I have learned from several history...