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1. Samuel Merritt ELMSN- CM interview

   BerkeleyMom replied to rachelv's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi there, I am in my first semester of the ELMSN-FNP (OAK) and I also have 2 little ones. I really do not think it would be possible to work. Because it is 17 units, something already needs to get sacrificed, and sadly for me, that has been time with...

2. Samuel Merritt College

   BerkeleyMom replied to amzyRN's topic in California

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3. Samuel Merritt College

   BerkeleyMom replied to amzyRN's topic in California

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4. Why NP and not PA?

   BerkeleyMom replied to GirloftheSun's topic in NP

   "i will say that approx 2/3 of those trained as nps are working as nps while 85% of all pas ever trained are working as pas. the reality probably has more to do with relationship between rn and np pay than job satisfaction." do you think that this (2...

5. Sacramento ELMSN/ABSN...Anyone applying?

   BerkeleyMom replied to Nodean's topic in Post Graduate

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6. Do you think I have a chance?

   BerkeleyMom replied to squirt28's topic in Post Graduate

   DE programs get such a wide range of applicants. At my group interview, which only was a small group, there were 22-yr-olds and people in their late 30s/early 40s. There were also all different levels of education--BAs only, Masters, and even PhDs. E...

7. San Francisco Pay for a New Grade

   BerkeleyMom replied to YOUNGRN23's topic in California

   Might be worth investing in a calculator. ... If you are looking to get rich quick, nursing may not be the best career choice for you.

8. Accepted but...

   BerkeleyMom replied to twinmama's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Obviously, everyone has a different situation. Some parents must put their children in childcare in order to work and survive, while others simply choose to for their own personal reasons or to benefit the child. Then there is everyone else in betwee...

9. Advice Needed!

   BerkeleyMom replied to utexas08's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi, I thought I would chime in because I just got into a NP program and spent a lot of time getting as many quality letters as I could. I think that a good letter is as important as *who* writes it, if not more so. If you know the TA on a personal le...

10. Accepted but...

    BerkeleyMom replied to twinmama's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I agree with justamazing. I think often times the daycare adjustment is harder on us parents than the children. When my youngest started part-time at age 2, I was worried about her adapting. Turned out, she LOVED it. In fact, the mornings she did not...

11. Is it possible to get accepted to a MEPN program with less than average GPA

    BerkeleyMom replied to JazzyOneRN's topic in Post Graduate

    Very well put ejilaca, I completely agree. The personal statement is going to be a critical selling point to make your application stand out. I did not do this, but have heard of people getting writing coaches to help them with their papers. If you d...

12. Question about new grad postitions in SF

    BerkeleyMom replied to cuppy's topic in California

    I don't know what it is like to work for Alta Bates, but I do know that there L&D ward and maternity ward are excellent as far as standard of care! It is known that Alta Bates is one of the best places to have a baby in the bay area and that the ...

13. Samuel Merritt BSN program waiting list

    BerkeleyMom replied to newPsychNP's topic in California

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14. Any online Pharm and Pathophysio classes for ABSN at Samuel Merritt College?

    BerkeleyMom replied to icing9's topic in Pre-Nursing

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15. Soon to be graduate nurse

    BerkeleyMom replied to twilight3's topic in California

    A friend of mine graduated last Dec and started a new grad program at Stanford in Jan. I know what you mean about moving to a new place--it is so hard to know where to go and what neighborhood "fits" all your needs. I am married with kids and live in...