perseveRaNce23

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1. What am I doing wrong??

   perseveRaNce23 replied to conniesmth's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I'm not going to tell you don't worry because that's not therapeutic. I will tell you that it's not you...unfortunately it's the market. You seem like you have a lot to offer, the issue is there are...

2. LOW GPA, chances of getting a job

   perseveRaNce23 replied to Bella2004's topic in California Nursing

   I would apply everywhere,however just keep in mind that places like UCLA, USC, CHLA, etc, all the programs that are getting the best applicants are looking at GPA. The rep from USC told me they don't...

3. Took Nclex-Rn yesterday..shut off at 84..

   perseveRaNce23 replied to Good4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I suggest just taking your time especially with the first 75 questions. After doing a zillion question trainers I knew that I would become fatigued and wind up becoming more careless the more...

4. nclex in one week !! need advice.

   perseveRaNce23 replied to bryan3021's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just took the exam yesterday and my best advice to you is breath. If you're sitting to take the NCLEX you made it through nursing school which means you've already cleared the biggest hurdle. Go...

5. March 2012 CHLA RN Residency Program

   perseveRaNce23 replied to savexpigoo's topic in California Nursing

   Congratulations

6. CSUN ABSn 2011 applicants

   perseveRaNce23 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

   Good news about financial aid and a word of caution. Another student informed me that there is financial aid available for summer, and when I called financial aid and had my 5th or 6th conversation...

7. CSUN ABSn 2011 applicants

   perseveRaNce23 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

   I apologize for the information regarding subsidized/unsubsidized loans. Of the 12,500 for the year that I received from financial aid 5,500 is subsidized and the other 7K unsubsidized. All of my...

8. CSUN ABSn 2011 applicants

   perseveRaNce23 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

   Just and FYI about financial aid and the program. As a student going for a 2nd bachelors, even if you've never received financial aid before you are not eligible for anything except federal loans,...

9. CSUN ABSn 2011 applicants

   perseveRaNce23 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

   I'm not sure if this will clarify anything further for those of you with questions about the changes, but here goes: The program did lose some amazing professors and it's really sad for all of us,...

10. CSUN ABSn 2011 applicants

    perseveRaNce23 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

    I think that either way you would get a great education. I know that CSUN grads have not had a problem getting jobs and having them lined up before they graduate. From what i know, contacts aren't...

11. CSUN ABSn 2011 applicants

    perseveRaNce23 replied to SDnurse2011's topic in California Nursing

    Best of luck to you all! I remember being in this same position last year and I know the stress and binge eating it can cause. Seems they're doing things a bit different this year, and the...

12. Nursing Clipboard

    perseveRaNce23 replied to uwa2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Walmart sells nice clipboard with storage for about $9. They're not too big or

13. How to bounce back after failing a nursing test?

    perseveRaNce23 replied to MissRnToYou's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm no expert here, but what I've found has helped me the most is to get a good grasp on understanding the NCELX style questions. They require you to critically think because they ask questions in the...

14. Is nursing the way to go?

    perseveRaNce23 replied to live.love.laugh's topic in General Students

    If you're passionate about nursing and can't see yourself in another career, then this really is a no brainer. Yeah sure, the economy is bad...what else is new right? Honestly, what career do you...

15. advice for SMC prereqs

    perseveRaNce23 replied to allnursesstylez's topic in California Nursing

    There's always a way around getting into classes. One you can try and email the professor ahead of time and let him know your situation. OR you can do what a lot of people do if you're lucky enough...