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

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    Irvine Valley College is a "sister" school to Saddleback, so I'm sure that they would accept classes from there. From my experience, it sounds like a lot of people starting the program next week took...

  2. Supporting Loved One with Anxiety/Panic Attacks

    PackersFan replied to PackersFan's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your advice! Yesterday, when I was talking with him, I told him that he needed to make an appointment with the doctor. He tried to convince me that he didn't need to go...so...

  3. Depression and License

    PackersFan replied to LoveIsPatient's topic in General Students

    I think that you're better off getting the help that you need...as opposed to "putting it off." (I'm speaking from experience...I dealt with severe depression three years ago & weaned myself off...

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

    PackersFan replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I start school "officially" on August 26th. I'm already done with my orientation and an 8 hour long "Nursing Success" class. I am *SO* excited...but I have a ton of anxiety to go along with that...

  5. PLEASE HELP!! Anyone with advice for taking the TEAS test! I am totally freaking out!

    PackersFan replied to Special Kae's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I only remember a handful of earth science questions, but it was enough to give me a lot of anxiety when I walked out of the

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

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    I'm planning on working about 15-16 hours/week, maybe more, maybe less. I'm an office manager & my job isn't really that stressful. I can study at work if I need to, but it's not ideal, because...

  7. PLEASE HELP!! Anyone with advice for taking the TEAS test! I am totally freaking out!

    PackersFan replied to Special Kae's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't remember anything about atmosphere or physics... There was only like 3-4 questions on rocks and plates, but it was enough for me to freak out when I saw it. Biology? I don't remember that...

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

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    After attending the orientation...I have to say that I am really impressed with the program. They have a great support system set up. My friend's BSN orientation consisted of a tour of the school....

  9. PLEASE HELP!! Anyone with advice for taking the TEAS test! I am totally freaking out!

    PackersFan replied to Special Kae's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have terrible test anxiety and was totally freaking out about taking the TEAS test back in March. My school required a 67% or better. I did fine on the test & will be starting my RN program in...

  10. Second degree ABSN during this economy?

    PackersFan replied to j450n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am/was in the exact same situation. (I have my BS in Health Care Administration.) I applied to an accelerated BSN program, as well as 3 ADN programs for Fall 2009. In southern California, the...

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

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    Jessie: I apologize for not writing back sooner!! What other programs did you apply to? Good luck...hopefully I'll be seeing you on campus next spring!

  12. Things you would like to tell... Nursing Staff ! ( and get away with)

    PackersFan replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I'm a huge believer of some people are just not meant to be teachers...(myself included.) Please don't act like I'm a dumb idiot who doesn't know anything on my first day of clinicals. I'm really...

  13. My frustration with inconsiderate classmates

    PackersFan replied to Two Sheds's topic in General Students

    Isn't there one in every class? The one person who always asks the most ridiculous questions...about information that we don't even need to know. There is always that other person who shares a...

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

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    Okay, well I have an update about Saddleback's program. I attended a "paperwork session" this week. It is pretty much a mini-orientation. Anyways, a few pointers: take gerontology &...

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

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    PS: Jessie, sorry that I totally hijacked your post! I promise to let you know how it goes in the next few months!

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

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    2lroberts: I graduated with my BS in Health Care Administration last August. I've been working in the medical field (doctor's office and an alternative medical office) since I was a senior in high...

  17. F/T nursing school/program & NO work

    PackersFan replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    My younger sisters were able to get student loans right out of high school over the past 2-3 years. They had very little (if any) credit. However, due to the financial crisis, my parents had to...

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

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    2lroberts: Thank you! I have my BS as well...and as much as I hate to say it, my 4 units statistics class was easier than this pharm class! But, I'm learning a lot and my medical background is really...

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

    PackersFan replied to Jessie88's topic in California Nursing

    I'm taking pharmacology right now at Saddleback. I'm starting their nursing program in August. I HIGHLY recommend taking the pharm class before starting the program. Even though it's only 2.5...

  20. Volunteer at CHOC or Miller Children's Hospital

    PackersFan replied to maggie24's topic in California Nursing

    Maggie: My foster sister has CF and was a patient at Miller's for years. They are a great hospital. The location isn't the greatest...but you will definitely learn a lot being a volunteer there. I...

  21. Nursing school weight gain

    PackersFan replied to rocket2010's topic in General Students

    I am starting NS in the Fall...yay! But, I am also petrified of packing on the pounds! I have lost about 25 pounds recently...and I felt like I was doing a great job of keeping it off...until now....

  22. Which is the best school?

    PackersFan replied to From55's topic in California Nursing

    From55, I think that I PM'd you, but my "sent" messages are empty...so I'm not sure if you got it or not. Anyways, in case you did get it, I won't repeat myself again. But if you didn't, let me know,...

  23. Nursing Tuition off the Chain!! Need Help!!

    PackersFan replied to JoI8815's topic in General Students

    Just my , one of my good friends went to a private university in Kansas. She just graduated with her BSN last month and is strapped with $50,000 in student loan debt. I graduated last year with my BS...

  24. Vent!! Why do families think nurses know all about insurance coverage?

    PackersFan replied to txredheadnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in the medical field for almost 10 years. To this day, it cracks me up when a patient tells me, "Why are you collecting $75 for my visit? My deductible is only $10." I don't know how you...

  25. 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

    The waiting game is the WORST! I applied to 4 different programs from December-February of this year. I finally got my last rejection letter over the weekend. But, I had already been accepted to...