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  1. new student needs advice

    Snwbdr replied to melaone's topic in General Students

    everything they throw at you is definitely overwhelming....just take a deep breath and tackle everything one day at a time, it'll all get done.....trust me on this....be sure you find some time during...

  2. Where on earth are CA students with a low GPA(3.3) applying!?!?!

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

    if you feel like you've hit a wall, and private school is a way out, it might be worth it to take the private school route rather than waiting for a public school.....You're right in that it's getting...

  3. All that reading...

    Snwbdr replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in General Students

    I can honestly say that I don't read EVERYTHING, but rather skim over it....our professors use power point presentations also so I use those to locate the main ideas, and then use my text to get a...

  4. new student needs advice

    Snwbdr replied to melaone's topic in General Students

    Know your APA format.....some schools aren't as strict on it, but it's a good practice to get into since the nursing journals are all in APA format....as far as assignments and papers, that all...

  5. Help with applying...

    Snwbdr replied to quicksilverXP2400's topic in Men in Nursing

    Apply everywhere you can.....I'd look into ABSN as well as MSN programs.....do everything u can to make yourself more competitive in other areas of the admissions criteria (TEAS/HESI, GRE, Interview,...

  6. How many times did it take for you to get into the nursing school?

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

    applied once, to one school only, and happened to get in.....said bye-bye to the other school I was attending and my previous major, and haven't looked back since.....best decision of my

  7. I am new here with some questions.

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

    at one point in time I was enrolled in 3 different schools, taking classes at 3 different campuses.....it was a hassle but as long as you're willing to pay, they don't

  8. Where on earth are CA students with a low GPA(3.3) applying!?!?!

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

    I think you're stressing yourself out by planning WAY too far in advance.....focus on getting into an ABSN or BSN program, then work your way up.....there are many MSN students well into their...

  9. CSUSM Spring cohort 2010

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

    The LVN-BSN program at CSUSM isn't a separate program really. You're on the same track as the generic program, there's just some classes or clinicals that you don't have to take. One of my friends...

  10. question about students dressed in medical uniform in my class

    Snwbdr replied to 411nurseguy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the secretary at my doc's office wears scrubs....and she's not really in the medical field....she just answers the phone.... here's a suggestion....why don't u ask them? you'll get a definite answer...

  11. CSUSM Spring cohort 2010

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

    I'm sure the advisors aren't the last people you could talk to. I'd bring it up with the director of the SON. Lemme know if you need to find out who that is, although a quick search on the SON...

  12. TEAS math VS SAT Math

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

    never took the SAT's so I can't comment on that....but the TEAS math was nothing more complicated than BASIC

  13. List of CA State schools that are easier to get into

    Snwbdr replied to ChanelCinq's topic in California Nursing

    CSU-San Marcos has an ASBN program. It's approximately $32k and I believe a 18 or 24 month program....look into

  14. ???which nursing schools require students to take TEAS exam???

    Snwbdr replied to Jenny102938's topic in General Students

    I know MSJC and CSU-San Marcos (I'm at San Marcos) require the TEAS......it's easy though, if you've passed your pre-req's, then you should do

  15. Picking out a new stethoscope

    Snwbdr replied to Joe N635DC's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    One of my classmates has an electronic stethoscope that was a gift from her hubby.....she hates it....the sound quality is great, but it's not so user-friendly.....none of our CI's have mentioned...

  16. Just finished OB rotation

    Snwbdr replied to newmale2nursing's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I just had my last OB clinical day this week. I must admit I came into it with low expectations, but my experience has greatly surpassed those expectations. I don't know if it was the facility, the...

  17. Cal State Long Beach Nursing Program

    Snwbdr replied to erict's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprograms.shtml#bsn That's a link to all the BSN programs approved by the California

  18. Best ADN program in San Diego?

    Snwbdr replied to lolwut's topic in California Nursing

    if you already have a bachelor's you can apply for the accelerated BSN program....CSU-San Marcos has one, but it's kinda intense and expensive....I'm in their generic program right now so I can answer...

  19. Nutrition before Chemistry or vice versa? HELP!!

    Snwbdr replied to espo44's topic in General Students

    it might help to have basic chem done before nutrition.....but both classes are freshman level anyways so it might not be beneficial....organic chem/biochem before an advanced nutrition course is...

  20. what was the ratio of girls to guys in your nursing school class?

    Snwbdr replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    my cohort has 42people total...10 of us are guys....I'm finishing my OB rotation and have just about seen it all....so far no moms have refused to have me in their room just because I'm a

  21. Girlfriend becoming a nurse - Advice

    Snwbdr replied to Legion6789's topic in General Nursing

    if she asks to practice inserting a foley or cath on you, say

  22. Help! Southern California Nursing Schools!

    Snwbdr replied to mrsb04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Loma Linda University is a bit further away but it's another option, albeit a more expensive one.....I live in Hemet and commute to CSU San Marcos for lecture and clinicals...it's not bad especially...

  23. I want to apply to 2 nursing schools

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

    IMO option 2 seems like the easiest route and most attainable....those 3 classes can be done in one semester easily, and you mentioned you're familiar w/ the area and the commute is

  24. Starting school soon..

    Snwbdr replied to palmpalm's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Make nursing school a part of your life, not your entire

  25. Easy Identification of Meds ENJOY!!

    Snwbdr replied to female12233's topic in General Students

    -azole also refers to some antifungal medications