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newbiepnp MSN, RN, NP, CNS

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  1. Is there anyone attending santa monica college

    Just a warning that SMC's waitlist is by time, not grades or achievements. Wait time is about 2 - 3 semesters. Check with them before declining the LA County program. It is a great program and they...
  2. Nursing Programs In California

    Why don't you apply for a BSN as long as you are waiting? You will most likely get out before your number even comes up for an ADN program and you'll come out with a better chance for a job. Most BSN...
  3. I took Medical Terminology, Pharamacology and Drug Calculations at Santa Monica College (7 units total) while I was waiting to hear back from schools. Best thing I ever did. Now that I'm in the middle...
  4. I graduated today!!!!

    Congratulations! You have many reasons to hold your head high and walk with a
  5. LPN, ADN, or BSN?!

    Just thought I'd throw this out there. What about Barry University in South Florida? I think they have an ABSN program out there, as
  6. I did some research directly with hospitals to find out who they are hiring based before making my decision to go through Mt. St. Mary's ABSN program. I had been accepted to SFSU direct MSN program, a...
  7. Which program are you in? I was going to enter a MECN program as well, but it was my understanding that the MSN does not qualify you to get your NP. You will need to have a minimum of one or two years...
  8. What do you eat at 5am for breakfast?

    I'm diabetic as well, and on the pump, have you had any incidents where you were the actual patient class? Unexpectedly my sugar dropped to 38 in class the other day while we were doing assessments....
  9. Books for Nursing School

    Just wanted to add
  10. What do you eat at 5am for breakfast?

    I've been a cereal or oatmeal person for as long as I can remember. However, now that I've been getting up at 5:30a, I can't seem to bring myself to eat something like that. So, to be sure I'm...
  11. Good luck today

    You guys have it easy. We start at 7am pretty much everyday. Once clinicals start, it jumps to 6 or
  12. SO how was your first day of nursing school?

    Spent 7am - 2:30pm in Patho today. Tomorrow we jump into Theory in the morning and then Skills in the afternoon. Had an informational orientation during class and then went right into immunity. First...
  13. Diabetic- wondering if i should do nursing

    I just got into nursing school on my way to become a Certified Diabetes Educator and I've been Type 1 for 27 years! Absolutely you can do it. The first adult Type 1 I ever met was my friend's mom who...
  14. I don't know how I missed this whole thread about boytoys, tuxs and faux hawks, but I"m so happy I checked in. Here I was thinking all the fun was our new looks on FB. I like the idea of wearing...
  15. Well when you go to a private school, yes it will be more expensive than a state college or ADN program. I've never heard of a cheap private school. Glad you found a school that you found as a better...
  16. I believe that is the Director of Nursing, not the director of clinicals. She was way nice,
  17. On that note, do we have to wear white under the
  18. I can't wait for tomorrow
  19. I want to be a Nurse!

    I just got into Mount St. Mary's Accelerated BSN program in Los Angeles, and had a terrible GPA (lower than yours) for my first BA. However, my prereq GPA put me at a 3.2 and stand alone at over a...
  20. Hey guys, It's obvious we're choosing the school that we believe is right for each of us. We've gotten this far with much effort, and our passion is starting to show. Let's not get ugly. Everyone has...
  21. I'm getting 3 scrubs and 1 lab jacket per suggestions from other
  22. Just heard back, and confirmed for
  23. Anyone get a confirmation for next
  24. I just got an email of the missing two pages of the math practice exam. Did everyone else get it as
  25. I was able to register for all 20 units with no problems. Now to pay for it