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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 they will do an Investigative Consumer Report, and wi...

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 many options other that working in a hospital. Home c...

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 interview. 1. Be able to identify the signs and symptoms, in...

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" book. It really helped me interpret the question ...

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 clear advice on how to figure out the stem question ...

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". Unfortunately, acupuncture school will put you $70,00...

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 hard time comprehending how the chest tube system f...

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 and pharmacology as you can right now. Having a goo...

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 integration of natural therapies as an RN. And there are mo...

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 (I already have a B.S and M.S). However, my experi...

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

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 will be good practice for us to be "professional" a...

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 seven weeks to find a place to live, pack, move, and g...

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" due to me being one unit short of microbiology. ...

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 were put on the waiting list? Are you just guess...

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 and 4-week FT classes all year long. I think it's ...

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 helpful.

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 not present at all. The most present was when she a...

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 over the summer. The only classes in Cali are off...

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 micro class started in January and won't be offered...

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 one of their admissions advisors (I have the worksh...

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 one of their admissions advisors (I have the worksh...

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 should have gotten here by now, as I'm only up in...

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

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 by applying to Oakland as #1 because it's more co...