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  1. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    MedicalNerd replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    When you have nightmares of doing your Clinical Skills check-off and you wake up in a panic to realize... you will be tested

  2. community college "lottery"?

    MedicalNerd replied to hale'akala's topic in California Nursing

    I applied for 4 semesters at 4 different schools each semester and was finally accepted this May for the Fal 08 semester. It took 2 years but it was totally worth it! I would have to say that I hope...

  3. northern california nursing schools

    MedicalNerd replied to justastudent08's topic in California Nursing

    Check out this site for additional info on schools in the area. http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/programs.shtml

  4. I feel like I'm being singled out VENT

    MedicalNerd replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    I am really sorry that others feel threatened by your intelligence and dedication. Some are not able to work as hard as you and they seem resentful. Don't let them get to you because it will give them...

  5. Shoes for clinicals?

    MedicalNerd replied to cpartrid's topic in General Students

    I got some goos input from my fiends mother that is an ER RN and she had suggested Z-coils. I looked them up and went and tried them on and they are really comfortable! They look a little odd (the...

  6. mcg/kg/min

    MedicalNerd replied to iloveclay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is it that you want to give to the PT? I noticed that in the way you stated the question I was missing the desired

  7. Catheter Question

    MedicalNerd posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I am trying to find an answer to this theory objective and I am unable to find it in any of my books or in any skills material. :yldhdbng: If anyone could help me, I would really appreciate it!...

  8. Catheter Question

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much for your information! You guys are so

  9. Good Brand of white scrubs that are not see-through

    MedicalNerd replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    We are required to wear all white as well and I went over to the Life Uniform store by my house and there were 3 brands that I bought that are awesome. Nu dimensions makes really good scrubs, they are...

  10. It's taking so long!

    MedicalNerd replied to Tiki8767's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It took me 4 semesters to get in at my NS. I know how you feel! I spent the time Tutoring A&P students & taking additional classes (Pharmacology, Medical Dosage and Med Terminology). I also...

  11. "oh. . .You're going to a COMMUNITY college?"

    MedicalNerd replied to Toodee's topic in California Nursing

    I am sorry that they were making you feel that a ADN program at the JC was not "good enough" I know how you feel. Sometimes I will get that when I tell others where I am going and they are like "Well...

  12. Sacramento hospitals

    MedicalNerd replied to GoBlue's topic in California Nursing

    Welome to the Valley! There are many hospitals to choose from but I would say that you would be well off in the Folsom area. The commute to Placerville will not be too long and there are many...

  13. Too nice to be a nurse?

    MedicalNerd replied to law3576's topic in General Students

    I couldn't have said it better! I too am part of the Nice club! I have a long fuse but when you get down to the end it will be a big explosion! I have been told all my life that I am nice, caring and...

  14. How do I break up with my study buddy?

    MedicalNerd replied to sunchild's topic in General Students

    I would totally agree with the many that have suggested telling her the truth. It will make you feel better and she will get the hint witout getting defensive. I have been a tutor and I agree it is...

  15. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

    MedicalNerd replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    What NS did you attend? I am at ARC and I am just starting my 1st semester. Should I try to get an intern/extern position now? Or is it too

  16. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

    MedicalNerd replied to nurseJ88's topic in California Nursing

    I am just starting Nursing School and I am curious to see what the job market is going to be like in 2 years. Do any of you have some suggestions for me? What can I do to increase my chances of...

  17. Anyone in apply to the Sacramento Programs?

    MedicalNerd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all, I was just curious who applied to NS in the Sacramento California programs. Have any of you heard anything

  18. Anyone in apply to the Sacramento Programs?

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You got lucky! I wish mine was due at the end! Ha, well it think that is just my karma. I too am thinking that I will do the evening clinical. I really want to go to Mercy Folsom. The clinical...

  19. Anyone in apply to the Sacramento Programs?

    MedicalNerd replied to MedicalNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :ancong!: yeah i am so glad to see more arc students on allnurses! i finished the novel last week and i am about half way through on the theory objectives. mine is due on the 14th of aug so i have...

  20. Being a tutor, good idea or not?

    MedicalNerd replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I spent 4 semesters tutoring A&P 1 & 2 while I was waiting for acceptance into Nursing School. I tutored for 2 teachers that I took the class with. I had some semesters that were great and I...

  21. Investing In A Good Stethoscope

    MedicalNerd replied to NICUplease's topic in General Students

    I just purchased the Littman Classic II S.E I had spent a few months asking around what others had found "the best steath" was for a new RN Student. It was under $100 with shipping and my engraving. I...

  22. Question for Sierra College students

    MedicalNerd replied to Tahoewed777's topic in California Nursing

    I will see what I can

  23. ADN Scholarship

    MedicalNerd posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello ! So I was finally accepted into a program (ADN) here in CA and I am now hunting down $$ to stay afloat for the next 2 years. I found the ADN Scholarship from Health Professionals Education...

  24. Question for Sierra College students

    MedicalNerd replied to Tahoewed777's topic in California Nursing

    I have a friend that is starting her last semester at Sierra and she did not tell me that there was a huge load that 1st week. I am starting my 1st semester at ARC and while I was looking over the...

  25. sacramento school help

    MedicalNerd replied to will44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can totally feel you pain and frustrations with this one! I applied for 2 years and just finally was accepted for Fall 08. Here in the Sac area we are all in a bottleneck and getting through to the...