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  1. Previous (non-nursing) job - let go for "unsatisfactory perfomance". Still hireable?

    StarBelly posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Last year I worked for a company that let me go for "'unsatisfactory performance". I disputed this allegation, but it's still in my record. Now I am being offered a job in a sub-acute facility and...

  2. New RN, wondering if becoming a nurse was a mistake. Please read, I need advice!

    StarBelly replied to emblray's topic in Nursing Career

    I am so sorry for the loss of your baby. That must be so difficult. As far as the hospital experience - I feel for you! Yet, you are getting very valuable experience that you can use. There are so...

  3. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    StarBelly replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for all the practice questions! This is really helpful. I've had one interview at a California prison, and have another scheduled. Here are some of the questions I remember from my...

  4. For those who did Hurst review....

    StarBelly replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed!!!! I thought the Hurst Review did a great job simplifying concepts and had great mnemonics. I was also really glad I studied the "Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2010-2011 Strategies, Practice, and Review"...

  5. For those who did Hurst review....

    StarBelly replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took Hurst Review and found it very good for core content, but weak on testing strategy. So I'm now studying form the Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2010-2011 edition as well. It's an easy read and gives pretty...

  6. RN or Accupuncture?

    StarBelly replied to ZenStudent's topic in Holistic

    Laurag_dc, one of my favorite nursing professors is a Reiki Master. She teaches Research and Leadership. Are you thinking of NP? I think you hit the nail when you said "if money were no object"....

  7. Need chest tube basics

    StarBelly replied to DebbieLynne's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know this post is really old and I hope you passed the NCLEX and are now happily practicing nursing! Thank you for sharing your notes - they are very clear and simple. As a student, I had a really...

  8. Samuel Merritt Uni. ABSN program questions

    StarBelly replied to mhfp's topic in General Students

    SFRose, congratulations on your acceptance. I don't know much about campuses other than Oakland, so I hope it goes well for you. Preparation: understand as much anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology...

  9. RN or Accupuncture?

    StarBelly replied to ZenStudent's topic in Holistic

    Hi there, just thought I'd chime in here. I chose acupuncture over nursing 10 years ago. I am now in a nursing program, getting my BSN. For me, there are more opportunities to be part of the...

  10. Samuel Merritt Uni. ABSN program questions

    StarBelly replied to mhfp's topic in General Students

    Hi there, I'm currently in the ABSN program at SM Oakland. I am not the only one in my class who is already burnt out, only 12 weeks into the program. It is the hardest program I've ever attempted...

  11. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know if there is any information regarding uniforms and shoes at SM for clinic? Will we find that info out at

  12. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California Nursing

    E.mac Yes, I agree with you about advocating for ourselves. I did note that they were very concerned about resolving my situation which indicates to me that they intend to have integrity. I think it...

  13. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California Nursing

    Update! Samuel Merritt admin admitted their mistake and let me into the program. I received a personal phone call last week. I miraculously got accepted to the Oakland campus. Which gives me...

  14. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks all for the information on CNA classes. :redpinkhe Weekend classes sound appealing, as I'm currently working. Lil Gumble, I'm not even on the wait list because my application was "incomplete"...

  15. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LilGumble, wow, you're GPA and NET are very close to mine. The Reading Comp got me as well. Now I am nervous!!! What number are you on the waiting list and which campus? did you ask anyone why you...

  16. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lisa333: I emailed lizzie about the non-attached attachment. I have it and can email it to you. Lilgumble: The Red Cross offers CNA classes. I'm up in Santa Rosa and they offer 8-week PT classes...

  17. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California Nursing

    SFChef, RN2B, RN Hopeful: Thank you!!!!! I'm up in Sonoma county and will be working full-time, so I really need an online course. I will definitely check out the schools you suggested. That's very...

  18. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California Nursing

    Rob7RN: I took the Pharm class at Barstow Community College and I would NOT recommend it! First of all it's only 8 weeks - way to short to cram in all that info. 2nd of all, the teacher I had was...

  19. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California Nursing

    2lRoberts: hmmm. I didn't get the email that fall app deadline is extended! but that is good to know - thanks for the info. Now the challenge will be to find a microbiology class that is offered...

  20. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    sstarr003: I am outraged that they neglected to let me know I was missing ONE credit until the 2nd week of March. I'm checking to see where microbiology is being offered and so far, every school's...

  21. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I got my decision letter on Friday the 13th. It took them 4 months to tell me my application is incomplete. I am missing ONE unit of a 4-unit pre-req science class. The class was approved by...

  22. Samuel Merritt ABSN - San Mateo June 09

    StarBelly replied to EM-RN's topic in California Nursing

    Well, I got my decision letter on Friday the 13th. It took them 4 months to tell me my application is incomplete. I am missing ONE unit of a 4-unit pre-req science class. The class was approved by...

  23. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to all you new SM students! gosh, I still haven't heard anything either way regarding my application! I'm getting upset. If they really did mail out all the decision letters on Monday, mine...

  24. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still waiting also! 1. Oakland 2. San Mateo 3.

  25. Anyone Applying to Samuel Merritt ABSN April, May, June 2009?

    StarBelly replied to sherin036's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    wow! congradulations to everyone who got their acceptance letters! I'm still waiting to hear about 1)Oakland, 2)San Mateo, 3)San Francisco. Trying to stay calm:scrm:. I might have made a mistake...