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Snwbdr

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  1. Nursing schools/programs near San Diego/Camp Pendleton

    Snwbdr replied to hoping2nurse's topic in California Nursing

    it's a good program....we're relatively new. Since you already have a bachelor's degree, you're only able to apply to the ABSN program. I've heard it's easier to get into than the generic program,...

  2. Cal State San Marcos Fall 2010

    Snwbdr replied to elacer08's topic in California Nursing

    It has been getting more competitive....in addition to GPA, they give out points for work and volunteer experience, as well as foreign language points....and if you don't qualify as a "resident"...

  3. Palomar Nursing Program

    Snwbdr replied to BeJuled's topic in California Nursing

    Scrubs are all white w/ red trim.....I don't go there but I've seen their students at my clinicals (I go to

  4. Southwest Health Care Systems

    Snwbdr replied to Gem0607's topic in California Nursing

    That company is having major issues right now managing both their hospitals....hope it all works out for

  5. Anyone going to the NSNA conference in Disney this April?

    Snwbdr replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    I've never been to the annual conference, but had a great time at our state conference this past October (CA). I'm hoping to make it to the annual conference in

  6. Who is going to CSU- San Marcos BSN program FALL 2009

    Snwbdr replied to FireHorseNinja's topic in California Nursing

    Well I went to a community college also, and don't feel like the standards are lower...if anything the classes I've had at the CSU seem EASIER than at the community colleges I've attended...with that...

  7. Nursing schools/programs near San Diego/Camp Pendleton

    Snwbdr replied to hoping2nurse's topic in California Nursing

    Mira Costa College & Palomar College both have ADN programs. CSU-San Marcos has an "accelerated" BSN program and a traditional BSN program....I'm currently in the traditional BSN program at...

  8. What Pre Req Books have helped while in Nursing school?

    Snwbdr replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    None....they were great at collecting dust in the corner of my room....but that was about

  9. Organic Chemistry spring2010....questions&help/study group

    Snwbdr replied to Servingshots's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    O-chem is easy....u only have a few main elements to deal with-carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, maybe a little nitrogen....I found it to be much easier than general chem...just make sure you understand...

  10. Jr. Male nursing student with a question

    Snwbdr replied to Monohydrate's topic in Male Nursing Students

    For CRNA school- you need a BSN and at least 1 year of critical care experience, though more is recommended....and for schools that require the GRE, a good score on that....the GPA is usually at least...

  11. How did you do in O.B.?

    Snwbdr replied to bonestAx's topic in Male Nursing Students

    bummer that some of you didn't get a full rotation....I got to see EVERYTHING, multiple vag & c-sections, spent a few days in the newborn nursery, a few days in the NICU, even a couple days in...

  12. Any one working in Barstow as a nurse.

    Snwbdr replied to trulara's topic in California Nursing

    yea Barstow is out in the middle of nowhere....there might be a decent size hospital in the high desert, or you could try getting a job at the hospital on base....but it really is remote....the area...

  13. holiday break, how will you enjoy it?

    Snwbdr replied to newbebop's topic in General Students

    Sleep, video games, truck maintenance....basically all the stuff I've neglected during the semester....also going snowboarding whenever I can, and Vegas w/ classmates in

  14. Stethoscope for Clinicals

    Snwbdr replied to sophie<3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    IMO it's better to get the best one you can afford for school.....it's really important to be able to distinguish between the different types of sounds.....I have the Littman Cardio III and LOVE...

  15. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

    Snwbdr replied to nkochrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like the 4-color Bic pens....they're cheap, and I have a system for my colors....black for documenting, blue for all my notes, red for allergies or critical lab values or anything else I need to...

  16. Stethoscope help for 2nd career nursing student

    Snwbdr replied to Triathlon13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had one of those clip thingies and personally didn't really care for it....However a couple of my classmates rave about em so to each their own....they're relatively cheap so I'm sure you could pawn...

  17. Where to Purchase???

    Snwbdr replied to MrsMeg's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Love my Cardio III....everything is crisp and

  18. Is this a good Littman...

    Snwbdr replied to NrsintheFam's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have crappy hearing so I bought a nicer scope....IMO you get what you pay for in terms of equipment....I'd go for the lightweight II SE....it's got both a dual-sided chest piece...sometimes the...

  19. Any med-surg students?

    Snwbdr replied to jennifer7010's topic in General Students

    Med Surg is where you really become a nurse....you'll learn to prioritize and develop your time-management skills....just take each day one at a time and you'll do

  20. Nsg DX- Care plan for CHF

    Snwbdr replied to bambam1288's topic in General Students

    try Activity intolerance perhaps? I don't have my NANDA book handy to look up the interventions for

  21. CCE program Palomar... good if you're in nursing school?

    Snwbdr replied to maiday's topic in California Nursing

    When I was doing my clinicals at Palomar this past semester, there was a gal who just graduated from National in the CCE program at Palomar....she was doing it until their new grad program opened up...

  22. CSU San Marcos absn 2009

    Snwbdr replied to scns1733's topic in California Nursing

    There's a soup plantation by the mall on Winchester....there's actually a lot of good restaurants in that

  23. CSU San Marcos absn 2009

    Snwbdr replied to scns1733's topic in California Nursing

    you're going the opposite direction of the rush-hour traffic so it shouldn't be too

  24. CSU San Marcos absn 2009

    Snwbdr replied to scns1733's topic in California Nursing

    if you're checking out the temecula campus, I'd fly out of Ontario...it's usually cheaper, and it's an easier airport to navigate from....SD can be a mess at

  25. CSU San Marcos absn 2009

    Snwbdr replied to scns1733's topic in California Nursing

    In terms of NCLEX pass rates, those are the pass rates for all students (they don't differentiate between generic/ABSN) who passed on the first try....from what I've been told, everyone who had to...