Coriander BSN, RN

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  1. Thank you! Congratulations, caffeineaddict! I wish you ALL the very best, and will keep my fingers
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    Nursing School Application Question

    I think they're more asking what your actions were in the situation. We're all going to work somewhere where we don't agree with 100% of the rules or procedures, and they're most likely curious as to...
  3. I asked what the point cut off was for Spring, and was told it was 70. Unfortunately there were a LOT of people with 70 points, so they had to go by GPA for some people. 72 people were
  4. So April 15th has come and gone. Now we sit and wait. I know that letters won't start coming out until June, right? I will admit that I'm nervous - I worry about my GPA not being good enough because...
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    SDSU nursing- spring 2010

    I thought I had a subscription to this thread... sorry I missed your question. I received my e-mail and my phone call on the 7th... we had our orientation and seminars over the past three days, and...
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    SDSU nursing program - alternative choices

    Hi! :waving: What makes you think your chances aren't good? It took me two tries but I finally made it in. It's great that you're retaking classes, and it sounds like you have excellent plans. Have...
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    To all the students out there....

    Congratulations! Thank you so much for this post. I officially begin nursing classes next week although we're going through our workshops and orientations this week. I'm so proud of you and look...
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    Family members who think they know everything

    Ugh. Just ugh. I hope his sister is healing well and has some less obnoxious people around
  9. I received my e-mail and phone call yesterday! I'm so excited! :) All the best to you ... don't ever give
  10. Sweet_Shay, I don't know what the cut-off is for this semester... I was told they were taking more than expected. I really hope you get your call. I'll be thinking of
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    First Day Spring 2010

    I start class (1st semester!) on the 20th, however we have our orientation and workshops beginning on the 12th. Talk about short notice! LOL. Good luck to you all
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    At the very last minute...

    Congratulations on being accepted into your ADN program. You did the smart thing by applying to both. I'm excited to hear about your courses, and we'll be there when you jump into the
  13. I received an email AND a phone call this afternoon with their Congratulations! I'm so happy I could
  14. Dear G*ds. Undulating anything would have me running for a
  15. I just spoke with someone in the Nursing office, and she told me they would start calling people tomorrow. I also received an e-mail from a friend of mine who is also waiting, and she mentioned that...
  16. Considering we have to register for classes next week, I'm kind of getting worried about not hearing yet. Understandably they were on "furlough" days until yesterday, but still! *Nervous* for the...
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    How many pair of scrubs do you own?

    I worked in a facility that didn't have color coding... I went crazy and have about 14 sets right now. Of course, I don't know that I will ever use them
  18. i'm excited for you! i know you'll do great whichever program you are in. :) i think i'm nervous because i never checked to make sure my transcript was sent in for my one class over the summer...
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    does night shift make you fat?

    It wasn't a nursing job, but I actually lost 80 pounds working night shift. It wasn't a healthy way of losing it, as I kept forgetting to eat (yes it happens) and it was a very physical
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    Why????????

    I'm not a nurse, however I worked as a supervisor in an Alzheimer's care LTC and we sent out a few patients in the time I was there. If the resident became very ill or had a bad fall while the nurse...
  21. Bumping this thread... Well, here we are with only 2 1/2 weeks until classes start and I don't think they've started acceptance calls yet, considering they've been on "vacation" until January 5th. I...
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    Complaints You've Heard During Nursing School

    I'm guessing they're going to be very pleasant when they actually have to go into work every
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    Vaccines and nursing school

    I had all of my vaccines when I joined the Navy... however, it's going to take more time than I have to request the paperwork from them. I'm going to be "Super-Immunized" as someone already...
  24. I am so very sorry to hear about your sister. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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    Hello All!

    Hi Sara :) Micro was one of my favorite classes. I did find that Open Labs were essential - bacteria don't grow on your schedule. :) It also takes practice with the staining techniques, and once you...