Elle_Guerira

Elle_Guerira

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  1. Going to National University-Fresno

    Elle_Guerira replied to emichan's topic in California Nursing

    Honestly, it depends on the class. My last few classes I had term papers due every week on top of group projects. The largest term paper I've ever written was 11.5 pages for Research. Throughout my...

  2. Going to National University-Fresno

    Elle_Guerira replied to emichan's topic in California Nursing

    millerj, The program is doable. I've had classmates who managed to work part-time while in the program. Also expect to do tons of papers and group projects. Since I applied two years ago, I'm unsure...

  3. National University Accelerated BSN

    Elle_Guerira replied to yqin's topic in California Nursing

    July 15, 2011 for the November 2011 cohort, but you must attend the nursing forum before you can apply. Visit the nursing department's webpage for more details:...

  4. Do I need this for nursing school?

    Elle_Guerira replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    Strange...I've never heard of a student having to purchase a skeleton model for the nursing program. Your school's lab or library should already provide this. As for the clipboard and NCLEX book are...

  5. National University Accelerated BSN

    Elle_Guerira replied to yqin's topic in California Nursing

    That's good that they were upfront about it. Well I wish you good luck in your nursing

  6. Need help...I want to start my pre req's for Rn program.

    Elle_Guerira replied to kphlebo's topic in General Students

    1. is there such a thing as taking pre req classes on line? ( i work full time at a hosp) yes. i don't recommend taking your science courses online (a&p, micro, chem). most programs won't accept...

  7. National University Accelerated BSN

    Elle_Guerira replied to yqin's topic in California Nursing

    If you are applying for generic entry, I will have to forewarn you. Just a few weeks ago, a few of my classmates (who are generic entry students), received a letter saying that they won't be rewarded...

  8. National University Accelerated BSN

    Elle_Guerira replied to yqin's topic in California Nursing

    B averageish and I'm a second degree student. I was lucky I was granted admission, especially with how impacted these nursing programs are. Back then it wasn't competitive as I had a 50/50 chance of...

  9. National University Accelerated BSN

    Elle_Guerira replied to yqin's topic in California Nursing

    I've had my share of good moments, and ones that absolutely stink (which I won't mention for fear of reprisal :sofahider). When I had started the program, they were working out the kinks (still are)....

  10. Tell me about your 2nd bachelor's cohort....

    Elle_Guerira replied to MICHRNTOB's topic in General Students

    21-38, with the average being 25ish. There are a few who had no health care experience and a few who were in

  11. BSN or MPH? Advice please - thank you :)

    Elle_Guerira replied to Lola77's topic in Public, Community Health

    It really depends on the county's public health program as to what responsibilities the PHN partakes in. In LA County, an entry-level public health nurse needs to possess a BSN and public health...

  12. National University Accelerated BSN

    Elle_Guerira replied to yqin's topic in California Nursing

    2nd cohort of the LA campus here... Lectures are once a week. If you have clinicals, it's typically twice a week during the weekday. I say typical because when I had my peds rotation, I had to be very...

  13. Areas of nursing

    Elle_Guerira replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Students

    Top 3: 1. Telemetry 2. Public health 3. NICU Bottom of the barrel 3: 1. Oncology 2. Psych 3.

  14. Just for fun; Quotes you use for encourgement

    Elle_Guerira replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    My mantra: "Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up everytime we fail" - Ralph Waldo

  15. National University Accelerated BSN

    Elle_Guerira replied to yqin's topic in California Nursing

    It depends. Acceptances typically occur two months prior to the program start date. Because of the newness of this program, they do not offer externships. Clinical rotations can be anywhere from the...

  16. Help with nursing diagnosis

    Elle_Guerira replied to bowenchelsea's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Remember the acronym PES when doing your Nsg. Dx: P (Problem), E (Etiology), S (S/Sx.): P - Since the pt. has a med. dx. of pneumonia, the priority nsg. dx. of impaired gas exchange is an excellent...

  17. Are my GRE scores sufficient for an Entry-level MSN program?

    Elle_Guerira replied to Samian Q's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wowie those are great scores. Congrats! What's your secret?

  18. free downloadable nursing skills videos

    Elle_Guerira replied to jedv#1's topic in General Students

    If you still have your textbooks, the CDs that accompanies them typically have the skills videos. I know my health assessment textbook did at

  19. Should I continue or should I not?????

    Elle_Guerira replied to nancypants's topic in General Nursing

    There are a number of single mothers in my program, a few who work too. Trust me, you can do it! Think of your children as your motivation in pursuing your nursing degree

  20. What is so difficult about nursing school?

    Elle_Guerira replied to zbb13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Speaking for myself, I don't think nursing school is difficult, but I do find it overwhelming. You'll find yourself inundated with so much information it'll make your head spin. On the flip side...

  21. What do you wear to class?

    Elle_Guerira replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    For theory we get to wear street clothes, but for clinical (even in the Skills lab), it's required we don our

  22. Health Assessment

    Elle_Guerira replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

    First off, congratulations in starting nursing school ! In Health Assessment, you'll be taught how to perform a head-to-toe assessment, conduct an interview, & understand your normals. Doing the...

  23. Pharm ???? grains converted to mg.

    Elle_Guerira replied to nursejackie2010's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. I got 150 mg. ii= 2 ss= 1/2 1 gr = 60 mg Therefore 2.5 gr (60mg/1gr) = 150

  24. How much reading is a lot of reading?

    Elle_Guerira replied to Roberta88's topic in General Students

    I think it's subjective to say what can be considered lengthy reading. My Med-Surg book probably had 8pt font & I usually read one chapter a day...maybe two depending upon how many pages were in...

  25. Are grades in your school shared?

    Elle_Guerira replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I only find my individual class percentage online. I kinda prefer not seeing the class average cuz if I ever did lower than the class average, I'd be pretty bummed out. In any case, some people blurt...