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  1. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    OK... so I went to pee in the cup yesterday:rolleyes: - for drug testing... That was interesting.:stone... I've never had a drug test done before... h0n3ybee, thanks again for all your

  2. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    I know... I am just so nervous that I will look like an idiot not knowing anything... And I'm nervous to start too... I mean, I have been waiting for this for a while now, but now that it's actually...

  3. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks, honeybee... :) yes, I plan to find a flexible job. Did you work in healthcare BEFORE you started the RN program? See, for me it will be a major career change. Did you know students who were...

  4. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    h0n3ybee : wow! thanks for giving us an idea of what it would be like. so, if i understood correctly: what you are saying is that most people are able to work while taking those fundamental classes...

  5. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Yikes! :uhoh21: So, that's 4 full days a week dedicated to school, huh? Wow... My head is spinning already and I haven't even started... I am planning to request an academic leave at work (cause I...

  6. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey Ashley! :) I was gonna ask, since you did the physical already... what exactly did they do there, I mean the physical exam itself? Is it like checking your eyes, ears and stuff, or a little more...

  7. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes! Thank God that's the case! I found this out this morning when I spoke to the Nursing advisor. Then I went and got my hep B done right away! :) with the flu shot... So, I am relieved now.....

  8. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    h0n3ybee, thanks for sharing your experience! :) as i go thru the nursing program, i will remember your

  9. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey guys, It turns out that I have no immunity to Hep B (neg. titer) and will have to do the series. Even if I start tomorrow, the series won't be finished until May-June 2009. Do any of you know...

  10. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    "Chain of command"?.. You're too cute... :) I think it's called "Chain of Custody"... I actually ordered my background check a couple of hours ago. It cost me $75 total ($65 basic price + $10 for...

  11. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    I think the one I used was NSO - it was at the student nurse rate... The total was $20.50 for a year... HPSO was exactly the same price. The third website that NU provided gave me a quote of $35....

  12. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    No, I have not ordered my b/g check yet, but I will do it tonight I guess if I can... Does that also have to be completed BEFORE the orientation??? I have to get my shots done too.. Have you done...

  13. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    I spoke with S. Mascolo yesterday and she said I will be fine with the class I have registered for - she said she is 150% sure! :) So, I will stick with that for now. I also got my malpractice...

  14. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey Ashley! What a coincidence! :) Yes, my boss is good friends with your mom! She mentioned your name and I was like... well, could it be?...I guess it could!...Haha!. Hey, thanks for letting me...

  15. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Interesting... I also heard that if you DO take the NCLEX early, it will not say on your license that you are RN BSN, only RN - and I heard that it will never change! Don't know if it's true or...

  16. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi April girls! So, it was finally confirmed that I am in April cohort with you! Yay! I am so excited! But I am extremelly stressed out as well, like some of you :) because of all the things to get...

  17. Hijacking The Class

    gnomik79 replied to RNShenanigator's topic in General Students

    Diplomacy - shmiplomacy.... I say, next time this person raises his hand or opens his mouth, the whole class should just go "Booooooooooo!!!!" Hahaha! That would be hillarious!

  18. Hijacking The Class

    gnomik79 replied to RNShenanigator's topic in General Students

    Hahaha! LOL! I love these responses! :rotfl: I am dying laughing in my chair now!

  19. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    My husband works for the state, in the unemployment office, helping people file for unemployment benefits. He wants to become a Physical Therapist, but he already has a bachelors in history, so all he...

  20. Where would YOU live in California?

    gnomik79 replied to SteveNNP's topic in California Nursing

    What horror stories????? Texas reminds them of California??? I hardly doubt

  21. Hijacking The Class

    gnomik79 replied to RNShenanigator's topic in General Students

    Screwing up in clinicals and laughing it off?? Yeah, that's real smart. Will that person be laughing also when they later screw up on the job and get fired? Or worse, get someone killed? How...

  22. Where would YOU live in California?

    gnomik79 replied to SteveNNP's topic in California Nursing

    San Diego! Beautiful weather, beautiful beaches, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, SeaPort Village, Balboa park with great museums and pretty sights! Beautiful place to live and raise a...

  23. Hijacking The Class

    gnomik79 replied to RNShenanigator's topic in General Students

    I think not the class, but the instructor himself needs to clearly ask this person to save all the questions until AFTER the lecture. I have been in a class with the same situation, where the...

  24. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Oops, I meant to say $50,000 loan (not $50

  25. National University San Diego

    gnomik79 replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Ok, I will email her. Yes, I've been living in San Diego since 1996. We will also be moving soon though. We will still be in San Diego, but my husband and I got an offer from my parents to move in...