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  1. Basic Microbiology or Microbiology??

    OC85 replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was actually a teacher's aid for a general microbiology lab this last semester. The professor I was helping also taught an intro to micro (basic micro) class, as well. We were talking about how the...

  2. plz answer my qestion about GED

    OC85 replied to WantingToBeANurse's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly, I don't know why so many people here are being so supportive. If you can't even get your act together and pass the 9th grade, then what makes you think you'll be able to keep up with the...

  3. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    OC85 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Ah, but what you and ChristineN are missing is that this girl is doing well in both clinicals and class. There comes a point where you have to stop throwing out reasons why its ok that some students...

  4. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    OC85 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Admittedly, grades aren't everything, and a "c" student may improve once he or she gaines some experience on the job, but.... That girl you're talking about? Chances are that (unless she has terrible...

  5. Microbiology 2009

    OC85 replied to Sapana's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, you may want to try taking more basic biology classes first, if you dont have much of a bio background. Other than that, I hate to break it to you, but if you honestly cant pass micro (a...

  6. Nursing schools with SANE policies

    OC85 replied to carolanivey's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Furthermore, I'm sure the school was clear on their 80% policy, so ultimately, your daughter should have worked harder to earn a higher grade. I know it seems frustrating, and I'm sorry that...

  7. Drug testing?

    OC85 replied to Mike1974's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thats a really short sighted statement. Personally, I think drug testing (not just in the health professions) is getting out of control. Obviously, if a person is at all under the influence when...

  8. Going to Nusing School next year and scared as heck!!

    OC85 replied to teeka2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I won't pretent to know much about you based on a few posts, but....I'd suggest you really consider everything that goes along with being an LVN (lots of "dirty work"). These things dont make it...

  9. Concorde vs. American Career College

    OC85 replied to joliemolie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, if that isn't a sign that they just want your money..... I ended up going with Pacific College in Costa Mesa (god bless morning commutes that don't involve the 405 or 22). Seems pretty solid to...

  10. nursing program vs. prerequisite courses?

    OC85 replied to JAMIE__0421's topic in General Students

    No doubt about it, nursing school itself is far more demanding, overall. I think what people mean about pre-reqs being the hardest part is that you're building your knowledge base from scratch, so...

  11. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    OC85 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, there's half your problem right there (the terrible instructor is probably the other half). Micro is one of those things where memorizing everything is useless. The main thing to gather from the...

  12. Want to Start Nursing School...Totally Clueless.

    OC85 replied to Mommy71408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, luckily its not a big deal if you've been out of HS for a while. Many community colleges have nursing programs that are open to anyone who completes the list of pre-requisit classes with a...

  13. Is it possible to get aids by getting transfused blood on your hands?

    OC85 replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know, I was having that same thought.... No wonder people with HIV/AIDS face such a stigma when even healthcare workers freak out sometimes and let their fears overcome actual knowledge. Also, I...

  14. A good LVN school in southern California

    OC85 replied to chanel-0's topic in California Nursing

    Current rate for LVN program is $26,900 for pacific, although rates will increase by 2 or 3 thousand after january 1st (as are the rates of several other shools I talked to). By comparison, CNI was...

  15. Information Regarding Pacific College

    OC85 replied to wnt2bnrse's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean. I met with Patty in admissions (nice lady, btw) and most of the allegations you hear seem absolutely false. I've heard of some schools being shady, but they can't really lie to a...

  16. Self Proclaimed Child Prodigy Starting Over

    OC85 replied to FoundMyCalling's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hmm, fair enough. It is true that, ultimately, effort has more to do with success than native ability, and I'm sure that, given enough determination, you'll reach whatever goal it is that you have....

  17. Self Proclaimed Child Prodigy Starting Over

    OC85 replied to FoundMyCalling's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well really, what were you looking for? So you had a rough patch that caused you to flunk out of school....multiple times, and now you're ready to pick yourself up again. Do you want a cookie or...

  18. Self Proclaimed Child Prodigy Starting Over

    OC85 replied to FoundMyCalling's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well, congrats on figuring out what you want to do in life, I suppose.... (but since when do prodigies fail out of community

  19. Golden West Nursing

    OC85 replied to dylansmom7's topic in California Nursing

    That's too bad, in a lot of ways....when I took the class, it was only offered Wednesdays from like 7:00-10:30. It was nice to have the option of attending or catching the lecture online, because...

  20. Golden West Nursing

    OC85 replied to dylansmom7's topic in California Nursing

    Pharmacology at GWC is awesome. It shouldn't be that hard to get into as the class is taught in Forum I (lots of seats). I took the class while doing pre-reqs to try to reduce my workload when I get...

  21. Venting about ClassMates

    OC85 replied to DarkOrchid's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my experience, this sort of thing tends to happen pretty often when you have a large number of (predominantly) women stuck together in a close group for 40 hours a week for any length of time....

  22. Starting LVN School In Jan 09

    OC85 replied to TxNursing Student's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It depends on the program....do you meant that you've already been accepted, or that you plan to start in January. If you've already been accepted, then don't worry, they'll teach you everything....

  23. Lvn program, Is it worth it?

    OC85 replied to juliesgtarius17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think it also depends on your (and your parents, if you're under 24) income for 2007. For example, I'm self employed and everything is a potential write-off. With the help of a very good tax man, I...