MisterSimba

MisterSimba BSN

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  1. Saddleback Spring '09

    MisterSimba replied to AOX4RN's topic in California Nursing

    They do a lottery??? I thought it was merit-based only? I wasn't even going to apply to Saddleback because I don't have straight A's in the prerequisites, so I figured I wouldn't apply because I don't...

  2. Mount St. Mary's Accelerated BSN Fall 2008

    MisterSimba replied to chris7's topic in California Nursing

    Chris, So are you starting at MSMC this fall? Sitting in on a lecture sounds like a great idea! I think I'll do that! I have a few questions: I don't know how long the responses should be for the...

  3. Labor and Delivery

    MisterSimba replied to nurse79's topic in California Nursing

    I too have heard great things about Mission Hospital, as well as Hoag

  4. Any graduates of Mount Saint Mary's Accelerated BSN?

    MisterSimba posted a topic in California Nursing

    Any graduates (or current students) of Mount Saint Mary's Accelerated BSN? I'm planning on applying for next summer (May '09) and just wanted to get some feedback and advice regarding the program....

  5. Two Nursing Programs, One Choice, Which One?

    MisterSimba replied to JYCVTY's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd go with the BSN as well.....I think you got that spot at the last minute for a reason! Congratulations to

  6. A little nervous!

    MisterSimba replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think you'd be rude at all to say no! It's all in how you word it, maybe something along the lines of, "I only have X months of experience and I feel uncomfortable being a preceptor right now,...

  7. What type of nurse works with babies?

    MisterSimba replied to FallinofTheStar's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to Labor & Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Car Unit (NICU) there's also Mother/Baby unit, where the moms and their babies go when they leave Labor & Delivery. Of course, you'd be...

  8. Jobs in Southern California???

    MisterSimba replied to bellydancer59's topic in California Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet, but I've been volunteering at Hoag (in 8 West/Oncology) for over three months. I really, really love it there! If all goes well, I'll be starting nursing school next year, and I...

  9. What is the dumbest most degrading, most unprofessional thing...

    MisterSimba replied to Chico David's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well said!!! As a volunteer at two different hospitals, I've seen how busy the nurses are and how many responsibilities they have, so if I was ever a patient and had a nurse ask me, "Is there anything...

  10. How can I comfort the crying patient?

    MisterSimba replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet either, but I agree about hugs and holding the patient's hand, listening to their concerns, etc. Are there volunteers at the LTC that would have the time to keep the residents...

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

    MisterSimba replied to Toodee's topic in California Nursing

    Seriously!!! I got my BA in English and Philosophy from an expensive private school.... I worked at an advertising agency for about three months and hated it, then worked at a daycare....and I'm now...

  12. Would you agree with this statement?

    MisterSimba posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm writing a paper for my sociology class, on an article titled, "The World of the Hospital" It is written by an author who did his field work in a hospital, observing nurses. In the article is a...

  13. Would you agree with this statement?

    MisterSimba replied to MisterSimba's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the great responses! I really appreciate it!!!

  14. horrible day( vent )

    MisterSimba replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahaha!!!! You are

  15. loving life

    MisterSimba replied to raisonbrancruch's topic in General Nursing

    Becoming a male nurse does not sound silly!!! There are more and more men going into nursing, and I personally think it's awesome! I'm very sorry about your mom....I'm sure she'd be very proud to know...

  16. MSMC entry-level BSN?

    MisterSimba replied to AOX4RN's topic in California Nursing

    I'm applying to the accelerated BSN program, which is a one-year program. The traditional BSN program is a four-year program, and the ADN is a two-year program. Do you already have a Bachelor's...

  17. Who is in Nursing for the money?

    MisterSimba replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I'm studying to become a nurse because I am a very caring and compassionate person and I love interacting with a variety of people on a daily basis. I'm volunteering at two different hospitals right...

  18. I think I'm gonna get my first write up

    MisterSimba replied to nursejohio's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I'm sorry you have to deal with this! Do these friends and family members not care about the health and safety of the mom and her unborn child? Do they not understand that blocking the hallway is...

  19. Mount St. Mary's Accelerated BSN Fall 2008

    MisterSimba replied to chris7's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations!!!! I'm so excited for you! I'll be applying to Mount St. Mary's this fall, and am hoping to start next year. Reading your post was a huge relief because I got a C in Anatomy and I...

  20. accelerated programs

    MisterSimba replied to puravida03's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some CA schools with accelerated programs: Mount Saint Mary's College in LA (12 months long) *This school has a really good reputation for their accelerated program Azuza Pacific University's...

  21. Can anyone recommend a good Phlebotomy/IV certification program?

    MisterSimba replied to MisterSimba's topic in California Nursing

    As it turns out, Saddleback College in Mission Viejo has a phlebotomy class! http://www.saddleback.edu

  22. Will I be able to live my life as a nurse?

    MisterSimba replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

    I can definitely relate to your post! I majored in English and Philosophy, and got a job at an ad agency right after graduation....and hated it with a passion. I felt like I was in jail! I only lasted...

  23. Can you recommend a good accel BSN nursing program in California?

    MisterSimba replied to hapiyogi's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, Spring '09

  24. A female in distress!

    MisterSimba replied to lillies123's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in the process of researching/applying to entry-level MSN and BSN programs and they all say to get a C or better in the prerequisites. I had a 3.7 as an undergrad (English and...

  25. Did You Settle for Nursing?

    MisterSimba replied to sarahrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    Here we go again..... I'm 26 and if all goes well, I will start nursing school next year... and let's just say that I will be beyond thrilled when I am FINALLY an RN! Right now I am volunteering at...