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...

  16. Challenging the LVN test in CA

    SoCalHeart replied to Kittens4's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like you have to have served in the military for at least 12 months in an applicable field or somehow have 51 months paid bedside nursing experience and taken pharmacology. See here for more...

  17. Pre Requisites for the RN

    SoCalHeart replied to TheCloser's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure where you are on CA, but you can check the state board for registered nursing site here http://www.rn.ca.gov/index.shtml. On the home page there is a tab for schools that list all the...

  18. endometrial ablasion

    SoCalHeart replied to Laurab14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a family member that had this done. She was in her late 50's at the time and still having regular periods, no menopause yet, punctuated by times of severely heavy bleeding. She was worried and...

  19. Vitamin deficiency/toxicity

    SoCalHeart posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, I am not sure if this is the right place or not, but I have a question perhaps someone could give me a little insight! I am doing my pre-reqs for my schools nursing program, and taking Chem...

  20. LVN job opportunities in Southern CA

    SoCalHeart replied to SashaO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with the last poster who mentioned the CA Dept. of Corrections. I have family that worked for the CDC as medical staff and if you are willing to tackle the prison system it can be a great job....

  21. Wife getting ready to Graduate. Worried about her pay!!! CALIF.

    SoCalHeart replied to Only1Balto's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I don't have too much to add by way of salary info for your wife, but wanted to mention the new GI Bill recently signed into law. My husband (in the military also) was just talking about it...

  22. MECP Program

    SoCalHeart replied to algeron04's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am not a nurse yet myself, tryng to get there though! Are you referring to the Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program? You may want to try the Military Nursing forum here, I imagine someone...

  23. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    SoCalHeart replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't a term limited to the medical field, but I can NOT stand when people say irregardless!! When that word comes out, I just can't help but feel like my image of who just said it is now tainted...