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  1. 2.7 GPA , already have BA/BS , want to go into nursing , any options? please help

    bluemalibu replied to dc5dc5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your friend is still here in California and looking for a NS, then she is in luck. Many of the community colleges are using a lottery system rather than a GPA based competition for admittance. The...

  2. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    bluemalibu replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This result isn't that unusual. The soap helps in removing contaminants by 'corralling' the oily dirt molecules in a lipid vesicle thereby allowing them to lose their adhesive properties and enabling...

  3. Will a hospital pay for me to go to nursing school?

    bluemalibu replied to easywitheyesclosed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ' Of course... there's no such thing as a free lunch. Set your priorities and then make your

  4. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    bluemalibu replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    ' That's what I'm talking about! You go Dad!!... maybe we should start a GreyHairedGuys thread? I'm 52, one retirement under my belt and starting the RN program in January.

  5. Will a hospital pay for me to go to nursing school?

    bluemalibu replied to easywitheyesclosed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in Northern California... sunny 'C'! My sister completed PA school about six months ago. (PA's and NP's attend the exact same training here) She is working for an oncology clinic here now for...

  6. Question about taking BP in lower extremities and forearms

    bluemalibu replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    This is not completely accurate... while of course it is indeed necessary for there to be a decrease in pressure between the two ends of the vessels to facilitate flow, (the pressure gradient), in the...

  7. Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, anyone successfully complete these in one term?

    bluemalibu replied to Ickles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that the work can overwhelm you at times... but the worst part is the pressure that we put on ourselves to maintain that 4.0 GPA. I too am taking Physiology and Micro right now, and am also...

  8. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    bluemalibu replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome!! This was released yesterday...

  9. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    bluemalibu replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In gram negative bacteria, it is actually the color of stain that follows the acetone bath that will apply the subsequent coloring to the microbe. The acetone gives a permeability to the protective...

  10. Opinion Please...problem at work

    bluemalibu replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    The CN is apparently well aware of the slacker, as per your description of the vomiting incident. I can empathize with her, as I myself would choose to complete chores myself... even as distasteful...

  11. Will a hospital pay for me to go to nursing school?

    bluemalibu replied to easywitheyesclosed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    +1 Rbt/Aflt... This is good advice. Our local hospital starts new grads at $72,800. They offer to reimburse all costs (including pre-req courses, equipment, uniforms, and books) to their hourly...

  12. Teas test i failed made a 62.4%

    bluemalibu replied to RN2bethatsme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's it, S/V...

  13. Applying to schools and depressed

    bluemalibu replied to Quel19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The adult school here just started this week. They offer a CNA Certification for $123, EMT class and certificationfor $375, medical terminology for $30, Pharmacy Tech for $1595 (includes equipment,...

  14. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    bluemalibu replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nice

  15. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    bluemalibu replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome

  16. Applying to schools and depressed

    bluemalibu replied to Quel19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PM sent...

  17. Teas test i failed made a 62.4%

    bluemalibu replied to RN2bethatsme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I researched the study guides in depth and found that ATI's own prep material failed to provide adequate coverage of the sciences... biology in particular. Kaplan's Nursing School Entrance Exams is...

  18. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    bluemalibu replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good job! The Ossicles are indeed in the middle ear. I'm working as T/A in Anatomy while taking Phys and Micro myself. (Use it, or lose it!) LOL!!

  19. Considering Nursing, need advice

    bluemalibu replied to USAF_Alex's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey fly-boy! I ditto the suggestion on shadowing a couple of RN's... I was able to tail a CRNA through several surgeries and fell in love with it. This will be a second career for me as well,...

  20. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    bluemalibu replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    pm sent...

  21. Physiolog

    bluemalibu replied to momma_nia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well done, Ste`be. If it might help some, you can think of each in terms of Negative Feedback. As one moves away from the Set Point, it triggers an Effector action (rate or concentration change)...

  22. What is your pre-nursing GPA?

    bluemalibu replied to ToxicShock's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There you go! The power of prayer carries much more weight than a GPA. ....So we included you in our prayers this morning. The best of luck, Amybeth!

  23. I Got Accepted to Nursing School!!!

    bluemalibu replied to cutiek184's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Exactly... which is why I am thrilled for a Jan 2010 open

  24. What is your pre-nursing GPA?

    bluemalibu replied to ToxicShock's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I share your birth year Amybeth... and am completing my final two pre-reqs now. If you don't make the cut at that school, your GPA is still plenty high enough to apply at one of the many schools...

  25. Microbiology study group spring 2009

    bluemalibu replied to ladyscorpian14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was accepted at Chico State for enrollment in general ed, and could apply for their 2011 BSN program, but Butte's RN program is open for me to start Jan next year, and I can take Chico's online...