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  1. Samuel Merritt Accelerated BSN Program - is it doable?

    nursetobein2010 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Is this program doable? I am looking into it for next year - just how much time and stress are we talking? I have a baby who will be 18 months at the start of the program and a husband who will be...

  2. Dropping out of Nursing School - help!

    nursetobein2010 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I am currently enrolled at a community college in the Bay Area. The program is a complete joke. They are just weeding us out. It is surreal. I am a straight-A student, a major over-achiever and I...

  3. Peralta, Chabot and Contra Costa Colleges

    nursetobein2010 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I am planning on applying for these collegese in addition to Samuel Merritt and Cal State East Bay. I would prefer to go to a community college due to the lesser cost, time and the fact that I will be...

  4. Can I take a break between nursing school/NCLEX and applying for first RN job?

    nursetobein2010 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello experts and peers! I am due to graduate from a BSN program at the end of May 2010. I plan to take the NCLEX before the end of June 2010. For personal reasons, I am considering taking as long as...

  5. TEAS exam length?

    nursetobein2010 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi all, what is the length of the teas exam and can you leave early if you finish early? i have a nursing baby who refuses the bottle so i am hoping i am not required to stay the full length if i...

  6. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    nursetobein2010 replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all, congratulations! I personally would consider moving. If you're renting in Brentwood, you may as well rent in Oakland. If you own, that's obviously a bit trickier. I wouldn't want to...

  7. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    nursetobein2010 replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I received an acceptance letter to the ABSN program, Oakland today. My intention is not to brag. I just wanted to let the rest of you know that your decision letter should come in the mail today or...

  8. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    nursetobein2010 replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never mind, I just got the email from Lizzie.

  9. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    nursetobein2010 replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, Jumping in here because I wanted to see if anyone had received acceptance letters for the Oakland ABSN program yet. How do we know it's early March? When I spoke with an admissions...

  10. Samuel Merritt ABSN Intensity Questions

    nursetobein2010 replied to scoobysnax's topic in California Nursing

    This thread has been great! I've been following it closely. I applied to the Oakland ABSN program and am anxiously awaiting

  11. Peralta, Chabot and Contra Costa Colleges

    nursetobein2010 replied to nursetobein2010's topic in California Nursing

    Agreed! I am actually applying to Samuel Merritt and wish I had just applied there in the first place. Wonderful school. I have never heard anything bad about it, apart from the cost of tuition. I...

  12. Peralta, Chabot and Contra Costa Colleges

    nursetobein2010 replied to nursetobein2010's topic in California Nursing

    Read this article on the Merritt College (Peralta) Nursing Program:

  13. Some advice about the Peralta Colleges concerning Nursing

    nursetobein2010 replied to Jackskelington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The East Bay Express article will be out in tomorrow's edition. It was posted on their website tonight. Read on:

  14. Some advice about the Peralta Colleges concerning Nursing

    nursetobein2010 replied to Jackskelington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    we have already contacted them. it is sad, isn't

  15. Some advice about the Peralta Colleges concerning Nursing

    nursetobein2010 replied to Jackskelington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was also enrolled in the Merritt College (Peralta Colleges) Nursing Program and dropped out this semester. I am not trying to brag here but I just want to make it clear that I am not someone who...

  16. Samuel Merritt Accelerated BSN Program - is it doable?

    nursetobein2010 replied to nursetobein2010's topic in California Nursing

    Rianna, thank you so much for your long, detailed post. I really appreciate it. I was going to PM you, then thought that looking through other posts helps me, so perhaps my questions and your answers...

  17. Dropping out of Nursing School - help!

    nursetobein2010 replied to nursetobein2010's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone, for your support. It really helped. I did drop out yesterday so will have absolutely nothing on my record...if I had waited another day it would have been a W, a few more weeks,...

  18. Pediatric nursing for new grads

    nursetobein2010 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am planning to enter an ADN or BSN program in Fall 2008. It has been my dream to become a pediatric nurse ever since I volunteered at Children's Hospital Oakland. Couple questions - Do you need...

  19. Peralta, Chabot and Contra Costa Colleges

    nursetobein2010 replied to nursetobein2010's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, but isn't CSU-East Bay a 3 year program versus 2 year for the Community Colleges? Thank you to everyone for your help!!! Chabot sounds crazy impossible to get into, and I am sure Contra Costa is...

  20. Pediatric Nursing Salaries in the Bay Area

    nursetobein2010 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know if Pediatric nursing salaries are comparable to other hospital nursing salaries? Specifically, does anyone know the approximate salary ranges for Pediatric nurses (new grads) in the...

  21. Not sure on which way to go

    nursetobein2010 replied to jenni82104's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree! I have been torn over the same decision (although for me it is where to apply for Fall 2008). I am 95% leaning toward the ADN instead of the BSN because it is soooo much cheaper, 2 years as...

  22. Pediatric Nursing Salaries in the Bay Area

    nursetobein2010 replied to nursetobein2010's topic in California Nursing

    Great, thanks for the response! I had actually heard from someone in one of my classes (I am finishing up nursing prerequisites) that Pediatric nurses make less money than other nurses. Smaller...

  23. ADN is fine?

    nursetobein2010 replied to mtruland's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am in the same boat - trying to figure out what to do!!! I already have a BA (Music) but I am not interested in doing an Accelerated BSN program as I am having a child this fall and don't think I...