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  1. SSU FNP Program 2017-2019

    cabogirl replied to California_Nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was accepted for Fall 2018 pt program too! One of my friends also got in, and one is on the alternate list.

  2. Your Starting Salary?

    cabogirl replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't! With that nice paycheck comes ridiculously high cost of living & high taxes :) I personally can't wait to move out of California, even though it means a big fat pay

  3. Different shifts in the ED

    cabogirl replied to C-lion's topic in Emergency

    I work 11-2330. It's hands down the busiest shift in our ER. You step on the floor & start running & don't stop till your shift is over. There is rarely any downtime on this shift but I love...

  4. Your Starting Salary?

    cabogirl replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New Grad, RN, NSN Central Valley, CA per-diem (working FT hrs) $43.75/hr base pay for first 8 hrs Time & a half for anything over 8 (I work 12s) $1.50 mid shift differential $3.00 night shift...

  5. What shoes brand is good?

    cabogirl replied to ctbui's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my Alegria Paloma's! I have a hx of plantar fasciitis, so bad that I had to go on leave at one point. I tried every type of shoe I could think of with no relief. I finally bought a pair of...

  6. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    cabogirl replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ^^^^^^

  7. SICK of BSN Pedestal

    cabogirl replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Wow... Bitter much?? I'm sorry - but I'm tired of people trying to dumb down the BSN. How can more education be a bad thing?? Do I think having a BSN makes me a better nurse than an ADN? NO! I was...

  8. Any older students??

    cabogirl replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students

    Went back to school at 35, graduated with my BSN 2 weeks prior to turning 41

  9. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    cabogirl replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX on the 11th, after my registration page said "delivery successful" - I tried to re-register & got the good pop-up. Today - signed onto the BRN & it's official! I passed! RN!...

  10. NCLEX and Pearson Vue Trick

    cabogirl replied to cgates's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX on the 11th - did the PV trick & got the "good" pop-up. Today I logged into the BRN website & it's official! I passed & I have a license!!! Wooohoo - trick works!

  11. Modesto Junior College ADN program

    cabogirl replied to Mammato3's topic in California Nursing

    Math 90 is a requirement for all... past & present

  12. Modesto Junior College ADN program

    cabogirl replied to Mammato3's topic in California Nursing

    That is terrible! They actually told you that in orientation? Seriously, a 50% retention rate does not say much about their program! I love MJC... but if that number is accurate, they need to be...

  13. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    My iphone is seriously my saving grace... I wouldn't know what I was supposed to do or where I was supposed to be without

  14. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    don't need those till toward the end of the semester when you do your mentor days at the hospital... but I guess you could get them now. I think they sell them now at the bookstore on campus. oh ya...

  15. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    You'll get most of your supplies for skills on your first day in skills lab. You'll need a stethoscope - but don't bother buying an expensive one at this point... they grow legs! Really I can't think...

  16. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    Just remember to breathe.... :) First year is tough & you will feel overwhelmed... just remember that you WILL make it through, just like we all did. Keep up (ahead) on your reading & don't...

  17. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    If you buy your books from Amazon... be sure to sign up for their free Prime shipping... everything to your door in 2 days :) Amazon

  18. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS CHESSIE!!! See, I told you not to give up hope! So happy for you! @Court - If I remember correctly, orientation was a lot of listening to the instructors tell you what to expect, so...

  19. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    ------ is hilarious! You can't get ANYTHING from her! She's got the best poker voice I've ever heard!

  20. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    Chessig - I'm not sure what you mean? When do I start this semester?

  21. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    Never say never! We got 3 new students during the 1st 2 weeks of class after 3 others decided to drop. That first week of reality scares off a few

  22. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    Yes - you will be required to take a BLS/CPR class for healthcare professionals

  23. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats!!!! Courtcatt is going to be a

  24. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    The furloughs have been rough on everybody... teachers & students

  25. Anyone hear from CSU stanislaus for fall 2010?

    cabogirl replied to Roberta88's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I'm finishing my 3rd semester at Stan... I'll try to answer some of your questions. -If you've already been accepted into the nursing program - go ahead & start your immunizations... they...