SoCalHeart

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1. Pre-req's

   SoCalHeart replied to trina820's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'll be taking my last pre-req this summer, microbiology. Then this fall I can apply for Fall 2010 and I've registered for a few of the last "core" classes I need for the degree. I have no clue what...

2. Thank God

   SoCalHeart replied to queen47's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations! How beautiful you give glory to

3. Online Banking/cell phones etc...in Iraq?

   SoCalHeart replied to Gruffy's topic in Government, Military

   You can also set up allotments to pay your monthly bills while you are deployed, then you don't have to worry about getting online every time a due date is coming up on a bill. Check with your bank,...

4. Inexpensive Textbooks?

   SoCalHeart replied to nursing8648's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I second checking with Half.com or Amazon. I buy my texts from there and have saved soooo much over the school bookstore. I got my current Phys book from Half for $17 plus shipping in great condition...

5. My son called me lazy for being sleepy during the daytime!

   SoCalHeart replied to momofdandm's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am not yet a nurse, but I have a suggestion, although I am in a bit of a bad mood, but here goes! If they think you're lazy, educate them! Do you do the cooking, errands, cleaning or other...

6. Pre-Reqs + Waiting List questions?

   SoCalHeart replied to dalsor's topic in California Nursing

   Have you looked at Crafton Hills in Yucaipa or Valley College in San Bernardino? Not sure if those places are reasonable to get to for you but they both offer A&P and Micro. You may have better...

7. Any advice for studying cadavers in anatomy class?

   SoCalHeart replied to Annieh1315's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I may be a little late on this, but last semester I had anatomy and we got cats to dissect. The preservative odor was really strong after a couple weeks so we got masks at the end, but I figured out...

8. Starting to take science prereq's for Nursing school, need some advice!

   SoCalHeart replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the other posters you should probably take anatomy before physiology, then micro. You may want to double check your school(s) course catalog though. For my school students that are going...

9. A pre nurse student, help? Advice? Anything

   SoCalHeart replied to Nursingismycalling's topic in General Nursing

   i am glad my rambling could help you in some way! take care and keep up all your hard work, you really are doing great with that

10. A pre nurse student, help? Advice? Anything

    SoCalHeart replied to Nursingismycalling's topic in General Nursing

    hi! well first of all congrats on recently graduating and starting off in college! sounds like you are doing well so far here's my i think you should finish all your pre-reqs for the rn program at...

11. I am graduating with a 4.0 (older students/parents, listen up!)

    SoCalHeart replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! What a wonderful example to your kids too!! They'll never be able to get away with saying "but this is too hard..." Best wishes to

12. Any Nontraditional Students Pursuing Nursing for first Degree?

    SoCalHeart replied to FoundMyCalling's topic in General Nursing

    You are NOT a failure! :redpinkhe My story-I am 23 about to turn 24 and almost finished with my prereqs and planning on applying to my schools LVN program this spring. I have no children, but have...

13. No daycare, need to work nights, is this doable?

    SoCalHeart replied to Chazd18RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters, inviting in that kind of misery from lack of sleep and maybe even danger (what if you're too tired driving home?) isn't worth it. Maybe you can talk to some of your...

14. Failed to get into LVN program at community college...

    SoCalHeart replied to TemeculaGuy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey, sorry to hear you didn't get into the program at your school. Have you considered perhaps RCC, I hear their programs are pretty competitive to get into, but at least it would be less expensive...

15. Funny Names

    SoCalHeart replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am not a nurse yet but have come across some interesting names! I know a little girl named Lark, and a friend of mine who was visiting her sister met the neigbors kids named Swan(little boy) and...