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  1. Microbiology study group spring 2009

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

    ...hopefully your bookstore has a grace period for refunds and you can grab an older edition cheap! (Ours has a 10 day policy, to allow for canceled classes due to low

  2. Microbiology study group spring 2009

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

    It's great when they allow that Julie! We had 450 students in the four anatomy classes here last semester that were vying for one of only 28 open seats offered in Micro this semester, so I don't want...

  3. Microbiology study group spring 2009

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

    I'm in the same boat as you Bethany... tackling both micro and Physiology this semester. Is anyone else using Microbiology w/ Diseases by Taxonomy Bauman 2nd Ed.? It was $439 for the texts for just...

  4. Law enforcement to nursing

    bluemalibu replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Too

  5. Law enforcement to nursing

    bluemalibu replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I hear ya' buddy! I miss being on the job more than I miss having a body in one piece. Good work on your success in school! I'm 52, but have still been able to maintain my #3 spot in a class of 125....

  6. Nurses sued!!!!!

    bluemalibu replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    Performing measures beyond the scope of one's license is also a criminal offense. "Practicing Without a

  7. Are You Kidding Me???????

    bluemalibu replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    I can't begin to adequately express my appreciation to all of those that have taken so much of their time to try to provide assistance to one that they perceived to be in need. -as a wonderful friend...

  8. Shadowing, etc?

    bluemalibu replied to irish_fiddler747's topic in General Nursing

    The optimum situation is if you can get someone to make an inquiry for you with one of their associates within a department that you'd be interested in. I was able to have a individual act as a...

  9. Hey, I've cleared my head and decided to pursue nursing anyway

    bluemalibu replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    I'm happy for you! ...I know that it must have been hard to follow our counsel to redirect your energies into a community college RN program, but they really are the best avenue into nursing today!...

  10. Are You Kidding Me???????

    bluemalibu replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    I add my vote to all of those that have championed the Community College route... The entire cost of the RN program at our local CC is $4500. This includes all labs, books, everything. ...AND you...

  11. Pre-Requisite Challenging Classes

    bluemalibu replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Butte College... 75 miles north of Sacramento. And You? ...Love your moniker! My dream would be to work in anesthesia, but I'm already a hundred years

  12. I want her fired!!!!

    bluemalibu replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Knowledge is power. In many instances, the tables can be turned on these 'system abusers' through a working knowledge of the law. Having had just a little bit of exposure to the criminal justice...

  13. Anyone else pinning all hope on getting accepted to ONE program?

    bluemalibu replied to nursing8648's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another first, last, and only applicant here... The program I've applied for is 15 minutes from the home that we own free and clear... it would kill me to have to pay rent

  14. Is the military a great option for male nurses?

    bluemalibu replied to Terpole's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If respect is an important aspect to you... then the military is your game. Your schooling and commission, not just your job, all earn you that respect. ...And we are talking opposite extremes here...

  15. New here, looking for advice

    bluemalibu replied to Cyquis's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Ditto the RN suggestion... Here in California our RN program is four semesters, vs three semesters for the LVN. That extra semester nets a pay check of more than double that of the LVN. There is...

  16. about NCLEX pass rates...

    bluemalibu replied to 09nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Carrie, with your GPA and TEAS results you certainly have the wherewithal to do wonderfully. I'm happy for your acceptance into Sac City as well; having Sutter front the expense is terrific! Your...

  17. about NCLEX pass rates...

    bluemalibu replied to 09nurse's topic in General Nursing

    A big reason for the low NCLEX success rate is probably due to Butte's acceptance criteria being based on a lottery system, rather than GPA based. (A minimum qualifying GPA of 2.5 is required, and...

  18. Should I take Chem, API, and Micro in same semester?

    bluemalibu replied to stormyfeathers's topic in General Students

    Stormy... just think if you were trying to do this a decade from now! My friends stare at me like deer caught in the head-lights when they learn what I'm doing at 52. A lot of them are counting the...

  19. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    bluemalibu replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    Pete, I'm 52 and a retired cop. I am currently ranked #3rd in a class of 125, even though HSch was 33 years ago for me. If it were not for I and another older student investing the time needed to...

  20. Pre-Requisite Challenging Classes

    bluemalibu replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yikes! That does not help reassure me

  21. Where did you buy textbook for pre-requisite courses?

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

    I've found it easiest to just post an ad on Craigslist and put up a couple of notes on the bulletin boards on the Math

  22. new here, starting semister two of my prerequsites....

    bluemalibu replied to mishy0208's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    +1 I agree on Psych and Soc being an easy A. Take them when you have a couple of intensive classes that need most of your time devoted

  23. Where did you buy textbook for pre-requisite courses?

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

    I bought several from Alibris. $175 dollar texts were $30, $46 study manuals were

  24. Who wants to play the waiting game with me?

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

    Here's one suggestion to secure your seat in a class... contact the schools that you are interested in, and ask if they have received any federal grants. These can take the form of retraining...

  25. Pre-Requisite Challenging Classes

    bluemalibu replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Bo, I too will be starting both Micro and Physiology in three weeks. The instructors have advised me that they are easily one and a half times harder than Anatomy, and to take them in separate...