45whenimdone

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  1. Mandatory flu shots????

    45whenimdone posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    It didn't dawn on me until just right now, don't ask me why, that my choice of NOT getting a flu shot will NOT get me into a nursing program. The director at my school of choice basically stated "it...

  2. Mandatory flu shots????

    45whenimdone replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    thanks everyone for your input. I appreciate your honesty and opinions. it is something that I need to really consider before I go further in my education. Stephlump right on!!!! I was trying to say...

  3. Nursing school and my biological clock...pls reply if you can

    45whenimdone replied to RN2Be77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i had my first kid at 31 and my last at 39. (4 total)... you can graduate and still work a good 4-5 years before you have a kid... pending on how many you want... that's my 2

  4. Needing advice on being a nurse! Especially Moms going through school

    45whenimdone replied to MizMaverick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a stay at home mom to four kids age range 3-11. I have taken my time with the prereq's and will apply jan 14 to start in Aug '14 my youngest will be 4 only in preschool. I will then have a 3rd,...

  5. 2014 Applicants

    45whenimdone replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    SoCal applying in Spring for Fall acceptance to an ADN and BSN

  6. LPN Programs - Private or Community College?

    45whenimdone replied to roadspill's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    wahinemakai what adult school program did you go

  7. cna class ventura county

    45whenimdone replied to tdawg's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    but is trinity state approved

  8. How do I handle insubordinate CNAs?

    45whenimdone replied to ginnieann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I on the other hand would write her up and bring it as far up as the chain command would allow me. Its allowed because people choose to ignore it; wanting to avoid confrontation. I feel sorry for the...

  9. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    45whenimdone replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there! there is a light at the end of the tunnel! I too am ALMOST done with my pre-reqs... but I took the long route as I am also pursuing my AA degree at the same time. I also am applying to...

  10. Any private LVN school in ventura ?

    45whenimdone replied to princessT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Amac and LexiG, I too am planning on attending VC RN program I should be able to apply in March for Fall 2012 start date... Hope you don't mind I just jumped in this

  11. tired and discouraged pre- nursing

    45whenimdone replied to onthewaytorn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Add me to the list. I'm 41. will be 45 when I'm done... BSN. (hopefully or ADN) either or... I'm not stopping there. I'll be working while pursuing my Nurse Practitioner concentration in Gerontology....

  12. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    45whenimdone replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    with that low of a passing rate, I would NOT want to go their program anyway! I could see why it's so low with instructors like that. DO NOT GIVE UP YOUR DREAM!!!! so what if you had trouble with the...

  13. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

    45whenimdone replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree with the previous posters about it depends on where you are, who you know and what your skill level is. I know 2 adns who got jobs within 3 weeks to 2 months FRESH out of school......

  14. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    45whenimdone replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know it sounds "insulting" but it's an INTERNSHIP. Some places don't even pay for interns. So you can either suck it up and gain the expierence and hope that they like you enough to pick you up and...

  15. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    45whenimdone replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

    samianquazi: ooooh I like your straight forward no beat around the bush step up to the plate grow a thick skin and don't let anyone detour from what you really want in life

  16. Mount St. Mary's ABSN 2011 applicants

    45whenimdone replied to SDnurse2011's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Carshell, I too live in Ventura, also have kids and a hubby... I thought about applying to maybe the weekend nursing program. even though it would take much longer... wouldn't have to worry about...

  17. With all the waiting lists, why don't more people...

    45whenimdone replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for all those who responded. I never gave much thought of the cost associated with the MSN programs. Thank you for that insight. I'm going the old traditional route with the hopes and...

  18. With all the waiting lists, why don't more people...

    45whenimdone posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok. so I've been reading lots of posts asking questions on if they already have a BA in one thing and want to pursue nursing they get to go straight into a MSN program... Question: with all the...

  19. Should pre-reqs really take 3 years to complete?

    45whenimdone replied to Katwallace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're looking for entry into a community college ADN program, it should only take you 3 years to complete. the 5 years is most likely taking pre-reqs to obtain your AA at a community college level...

  20. Earn as you learn programs?

    45whenimdone replied to kylethornhill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I THINK, but am not positive the VA hospitals may offer something like that. anyone correct me if I'm wrong please!. but search the allnurse site with VA hospitals and see what comes up. I THOUGHT I...

  21. OHSU Accelerated Bachelors to Masters 2011

    45whenimdone replied to babymidwife1's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Not quite yet, but hopefully soon!!!! good luck to

  22. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    45whenimdone replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    There's a thing called "privacy" allowing only friends to read any posts made by it's author on FB. Maybe all FB should reset their privacy listings in order for viewing only to be made by friends. It...

  23. Trying to be an RN on the central coast of California!

    45whenimdone replied to Wanna-B-Nurse's topic in California Nursing

    Just a heads up to those in the tri county areas. Spring of 2012 Channel Island State and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (now Cottage Health Systems) are in the works of starting an BSN program!!!!!!...

  24. have you taken any of these classes online: Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology

    45whenimdone replied to amyleadon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't see how that is "cheating the system". I believe it's just smart. You know that saying: work smarter, not harder. I do that all the time. Regardless if the teacher is easy or not, my main...

  25. Your desired specialty

    45whenimdone replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Geriatrics.