ejlaca

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1. UCLA or USC Emergency?

   ejlaca replied to NewtoNursing's topic in Emergency

   newtosursing, So where did you end up?

2. Is the OR the place for me??

   ejlaca replied to newish nurse's topic in Operating Room

   I graduate in June. I just did an 8 hour OR observation and it was absolutely fascinating. I thought for sure I was going ER, but this experience definitely makes me question that. The only drawback for me, and it could be a dealbreaker, is that m...

3. Is it possible to get accepted to a MEPN program with less than average GPA

   ejlaca replied to JazzyOneRN's topic in Post Graduate

   It is possible to get in with a GPA like yours, but you need to give them a reason to accept you over a person with a higher GPA. I am currently finishing my first year in the UCLA MECN program. My undergrad GPA was in your range. Like you, I had ...

4. Anyone applying to direct entry msn programs in California?

   ejlaca replied to chachingdy's topic in Post Graduate

   UCLA, I was a patient liaison in the ER

5. Anyone applying to direct entry msn programs in California?

   ejlaca replied to chachingdy's topic in Post Graduate

   My undergraduate grades were not that strong, below a 3.0. However, in my personal statement I made them aware that those grades were between 13-17 years old. I was an immature 18 year old college kid at the time. Now that I am in my 30's and know...

6. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

   ejlaca replied to agent's topic in Male Students

   Hey all, just checking in on the mens board. Yesterday while killing some time before a final (end of 1st year of accelerated MSN program at UCLA) I logged on to the site. I tried to register, but realized I was already registered. I did a search ...

7. Anyone applying to direct entry msn programs in California?

   ejlaca replied to chachingdy's topic in Post Graduate

   So much for sourpunchita not wanting to discourage anyone looking forward to this program, as everyone of her messages is filled with negativity. I too am in the program, and there are a lot of complainers in this program, because they wanted this ...

8. Accepted to UCLA's 2007 MECN Program!

   ejlaca replied to stressed_girl's topic in Post Graduate

   I am currently a student in the MECN program, just killing a few minutes before my last final of the spring quarter. I would be glad to share some of my thoughts on the program with anyone who is interested. I may have already met some of you, as I...

9. 1st ER Shift

   ejlaca replied to moni rn's topic in Emergency

   I am currently taking prereq's to go to nursing school. I currently work in a boring finance job sitting behind a desk all day. In order to get my fix, I have been volunteering in the ER of a level 1 trauma center. It is extremely interesting and ...

10. How long did it take you to finish pre-req's?

    ejlaca replied to LauraLou's topic in General Students

    I am currently in the process of taking prereq's. I have completed Anatomy and Chemistry. I still have Physiology and Microbiology to go before I can apply. I already have a BS in Business, so I have other non-science classes completed. What prer...

11. The Guys Club: Guy Students Come on In!

    ejlaca replied to agent's topic in Male Students

    Hey Guys, I am 32 and finishing up my prereq's, I have two to go before I can start applying to nursing school. I am totally changing directions. I am currently a financial analyst, but I am getting no satisfaction out of it, and am bored to death ...