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  1. USC New Grad summer 2011?

    PackersFan replied to jelly221,RN's topic in California Nursing

    I think that it might not reflect negatively if you don't go to the brunch, but I think that USC will *remember* those who made the effort to the brunch - especially since it's so competitive. But,...

  2. Fountain Valley- New Grad (Versant)

    PackersFan replied to Lordsburg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It was a 10 min intro interview. They asked me why I decided nursing was for me & why I chose the unit (ICU) that I did...& they also asked me what qualities would be good for an ICU nurse to...

  3. USC New Grad summer 2011?

    PackersFan replied to jelly221,RN's topic in California Nursing

    I got mine today too! Oh

  4. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    PackersFan replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Just got the news...rejected from USC. Maybe I should start printing them out so I can have a bonfire at the beach....

  5. USC New Grad summer 2011?

    PackersFan replied to jelly221,RN's topic in California Nursing

    Oh man, looks like everyone wants CVTICU!! I haven't heard any news either way, which for me, is good news! I precepted in a CCU/CVICU, so I'm hoping that will help me, even though I don't have a...

  6. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    PackersFan replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I was the nursing student who had NO IDEA of where I wanted to be (all of my friends had their favorite places...) My first fews shifts of my critical care rotation, I was totally freaked out by...

  7. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    PackersFan replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    I applied the first day that the application was opened...and my last name starts w/A...and I still haven't received my denial letter yet...but I'm sure that it's coming as I don't have a BSN...but...

  8. Fountain Valley- New Grad (Versant)

    PackersFan replied to Lordsburg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm going in for an interview on Wednesday morning, and so is my best friend from nursing school. We both had clinical rotations at FV...and she precepted there. I believe we both said that we're...

  9. CHOC New Grad Program Summer 2011

    PackersFan replied to nursejaneRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations to those with job offers! Do you have a BSN? (I have previously heard that CHOC is only hiring BSNs...but I'm just curious if that rumor is true...) Has anyone heard from CVICU?...

  10. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

    PackersFan replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

    Wow - I'm so glad that I applied today after reading posts about the last application period. I'm trying for OR with Peds/PICU being my 2nd & 3rd choices - we will see.... The assessment was easy...

  11. Anyone applying at Saddleback college?

    PackersFan replied to veronica77's topic in California Nursing

    Sherbear: I'm not going to lie. The program is HARD - but at the same time, it's doable. 2nd semester was a rude awakening from 1st semester. There is a LOT of hand holding 1st semester and 2nd...

  12. Anyone applying at Saddleback college?

    PackersFan replied to veronica77's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations to those who have gotten accepted!! (And to those who are still waiting, it sucks, I know - I've been there!!) If I can put in my ... (I'm finishing up my 2nd semester at...

  13. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    PackersFan replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow!! I can't believe that we're already halfway

  14. Nursing textbook question...previous editions ok?

    PackersFan replied to tap87's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on getting into a BSN program!! I'm finishing up my 2nd semester in my ADN program. My classmate is using the previous editions of textbooks. There are minor changes (page #s are...

  15. Whats the deal with all the crying?!?!....

    PackersFan replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    Hi. I'm AAnderson & I'm a crier. I am one of those emotional people & that's just the way that it is. It's how I release my stress, frustration, anger, etc... I cried twice at the hospital...

  16. How do you feel about this?

    PackersFan replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure any NPO patients would love to smell chocolate chip cookies... (They're already cranky enough as it is when the breakfast trays are getting passed) When I'm stressed - I go home and bake...

  17. I want to practice my injectables

    PackersFan replied to Jeri22's topic in General Students

    I was going to do the orange/grapefruit idea too. But once I got into my clinical rotation, my patients were all on insulin and/or Lovenox, so I feel pretty comfortable giving subQ injections. Some...

  18. Getting past the confidence hump...

    PackersFan replied to Nadra419's topic in General Students

    Nadra: There is one in every class (my class seems to have several!) I came home one day crying because of the "mean girl." Try to not let her bother you. If she tries to help you (or as in my case,...

  19. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    PackersFan replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Is everyone as exhausted as me? I am trying to get by on 5-6 hours/night of sleep...sometimes less. I'm at work right now & I would love to pull a George from "Seinfeld" and crawl under my desk...

  20. is anyone waiting or in the Cypress or Saddleback Nursing Program?

    PackersFan replied to madi'smomi's topic in California Nursing

    Wilde: I didn't "walk" right in...far from it. :) I first applied to Saddleback's program in 2005. Long story short, 25% of their applicants are accepted based on their lottery. 75% come in based...

  21. Saddleback students - a few questions about your program...

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    2l: Congratulations again! :) When are you moving down here? What area are you planning on moving to? Mission Viejo? (I'm so nosy - I can't help it!) I ordered the study guide for the TEAS off of...

  22. Saddleback students - a few questions about your program...

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    2l: Congratulations!! Are you for sure going to go to Saddleback? When do you all have your paperwork sessions and

  23. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    PackersFan replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    My first day was Wednesday...we had lecture for the majority of the day & had to take a critical thinking ATI test. Thursday was spent from (0630 to 1635) in the Skills Lab - we learned how to...

  24. Supporting Loved One with Anxiety/Panic Attacks

    PackersFan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I apologize ahead of time if this is long-winded. I am achieving my dream - I start my ADN program next week & while I am looking forward to it, a part of me is worried about what may happen if...

  25. Supporting Loved One with Anxiety/Panic Attacks

    PackersFan replied to PackersFan's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I just wanted to give everyone an update about yesterday's appointment (or actually, lack thereof!) Apparently, his new doctor (primary care) said that he "isn't so quick to assume" that...