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    I hate nursing

    CalNevaMimi replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

    LOL, after reading more of the previous posts, I discovered that the most useful advice was from us "older" posters. Ah, life experience...it's what keeps us from being obnoxiously snide and quick to...
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    I hate nursing

    CalNevaMimi replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students

    This is an excellent forum for people to be honest with their feelings. There are so many avenues you can take with that nursing degree!!! The previous posts were written thoughtfully and you should...
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    ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    CalNevaMimi replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    Hang in there, CityKat! I'm rooting for you. Check Camino Medical Group. Seems like I see their ads frequently and they don't list a minimum experience
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    ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    CalNevaMimi replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you to everyone who has tried to be positive and helpful on this thread. I start NS next month -- LVN. I'll go back and get my RN when the time is right. For you younger people fresh out of...
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HUGE CONGRATS!!!! Good luck with nursing
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My lab final is today! Whooohooooo! I ended up with an 89 on my last lecture midterm, so that helps. Would've been an A if I didn't erase three correct answers and choose wrong ones! After today we...
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    Nurses: Mandatory Vaccinations?

    CalNevaMimi replied to hkwal's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm pretty sure I don't want to get Hep B, tetorifice, Chicken Pox, or Mumps, so...the vaccines sounded like a pretty good idea at the
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    Microbiology and Chemistry

    CalNevaMimi replied to JumpingIn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm finishing up Microbiology -- two weeks left. I've been a student on and off since 1987 (BA Humanities, teaching credential). It has been the most difficult and annoying class I've ever had!...
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    Nurses: Mandatory Vaccinations?

    CalNevaMimi replied to hkwal's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard about any controversy regarding the Hep B series. The Chicken Pox shot made me feel funky for a couple of days both times. I didn't have adverse reactions to Hep B though. Are they...
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    Nurses: Mandatory Vaccinations?

    CalNevaMimi replied to hkwal's topic in General Nursing

    I start LVN school in January. So far I've had 5 shots and one more to go (chickenpox, mumps, tetorifice, hep b). It was a small price to pay to protect myself and maybe even
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You guys and your A's!!!! That is incredible. Good for you! I've been a college student on and off for about 20 years and this is by far the HARDEST class I've ever had. I'm just happy with B's...
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school wanted positive titers as well. Of all things, mumps came back negative, so I have to have an MMR shot! They don't have a seperate one just for mumps. Also, two chicken pox shots,...
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    School Teachers

    CalNevaMimi replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just ended my teaching career. What a thankless job. In my state our credentials are only given after passing a multitude of tests and are renewable every five years (with a minimum of 150 hours...
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    To the girl who was texting all through chemistry class....

    CalNevaMimi replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The beauty of being one of the old ladies in my classes is that I feel no shame in telling people to SHUT THEIR YAPPER. Also, wouldn't it be so much fun to dunk the cell phone in the freshly...
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATS on your 99%!!! :bowingpur The highest I've gotten this quarter is a 97, followed by a 96 and a 70. I have a BA in Humanities/American Studies Concentration and a multiple subject teaching...
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I find Excedrin to be magical for headaches...and it's got caffeine! I'm thinking that too much coffee or tea might be a problem, especially without eating breakfast. Just limit it. In my...
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck, Katie!!! Geez, just getting through Micro is hard enough. I'm sure you would just love some good news right now. Also, hope everyone's unknowns are going well. We don't have them...
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    ATTN: bay area RN new grads.. Were you able to land a new grad job?

    CalNevaMimi replied to pogiboy67's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck,
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    Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    CalNevaMimi replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN to RN

    Five years from now will still be five years from now, no matter how old we are! Go for it. We're all rooting for you and people just like
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    e. coli really does smell like "good" cheese!!! lol. one of our favorite things around here is to make grilled stink-cheese sandwiches. after counting e. coli colonies on agar the other day, it's...
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, all. Our class started on 9/23...two days lecture and two lab, plus an online component. It's like Microbiology is looming all the time! Lecturer has a great sense of humor, but lab...
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    Any older people in pre-nursing?

    CalNevaMimi replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My tuition will be due at the same time my husband is getting a bonus, so bye-bye bonus! After witnessing me suffer through a thankless teaching career, he is insisting that I go to nursing school,...
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    Any older people in pre-nursing?

    CalNevaMimi replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm...what could your husband be insecure about? Does he think he'll be getting the short end of the stick? There are a lot of husband/man bashers around, so hopefully you'll consider this advice...
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    Any older people in pre-nursing?

    CalNevaMimi replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're a rock star! Thanks for setting such a great
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    LVN pay and duties??

    CalNevaMimi replied to Noi_817's topic in California Nursing

    Even in the past as a school teacher I had to deal with bodily functions. I'm over being bothered by it. My guess is that nobody would want their nurse to be uncomfortable with them...it's humbling...