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  1. Anatomy & Physiology (1 and 2) + Microbiology = SUMMER

    travelgurl18 replied to nerfs-mode-on's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Haha, sorry there I go assuming things. Yeah take your time, don't make the mistakes I did! Translator def a plus, but there is nothing like hands on doing it yourself experience. I would really...

  2. Nursing for non-nursing Bachelor Degree Students

    travelgurl18 replied to cliffmatics's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well even if you decided to do a entry level BSN or MSN program you would still have to take the 1 year of pre-reqs - so thats a consideration. In you position I would volunteer at a hospital while...

  3. Anatomy & Physiology (1 and 2) + Microbiology = SUMMER

    travelgurl18 replied to nerfs-mode-on's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless school comes REALLY easy to you and you aren't working, don't have kids, a boyfriend, or much of a life I would NOT do that. Take your time. It may seem like you are speeding things up by doing...

  4. Nursing interview questions?

    travelgurl18 replied to lemonbug's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In most of your answers if they are in regards to patients stress the importance of patient care, putting patients first and that kinda thing. I havent had an interview for a nursing school but that...

  5. Nursing school suggestions for people with a low GPA

    travelgurl18 replied to cpatel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    - get your CNA or LVN and get some work experience - take other classes to boost your GPA - learn another language such as Spanish -look into community colleges that work on the lottery

  6. Can I be a Nurse? Fear of blood.

    travelgurl18 replied to Zac100's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think its possible to desensitize yourself to most things. So I agree with the previous poster to just immerse yourself in it. I know for me watching surgeries on TV or even pictures can get to me...

  7. What is the best route to take, I am finally changing my life!

    travelgurl18 replied to Mophin77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Firstly, congrats! The first big plung is often the hardest and scariest! I think the lvn route would be very helpful for gaining experience and earning money, but its usually at 1 year full time...

  8. Discouraged

    travelgurl18 replied to working2b#1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally understand where you're at! I feel like I am in the same spot. I would do a lot of reasearch and apply to the schools in which you have met all the pre-reqs such as a community college....

  9. Should I retake the TEAS?

    travelgurl18 replied to Whoody51's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would buy the TEAS study manual and online sample test assetments from the ATI website. You can get a pretty good idea of what score you will get on the TEAS V if you were to take it, then based on...

  10. Live off loans or work during nursing school?

    travelgurl18 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not sure which is a better option. I would like to work and go to school but I don't have much confidence that I could be successful in nursing school working 12 hour shifts on the weekends ,...

  11. Live off loans or work during nursing school?

    travelgurl18 replied to travelgurl18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you mean work full tiem for a couple of years before or after nursing school? Because I would start nursing school, if I get in, in a

  12. Live off loans or work during nursing school?

    travelgurl18 replied to travelgurl18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, I'm only 21 so still figuring out the time management things, but I guess there is only 1 was to learn! I think the combination route of both might be best like you say. Plus maybe during...

  13. Chance of ADN to get a Hospital Job?

    travelgurl18 replied to nalaa83's topic in General Students

    Its about who you know. Start networking, volunteering, or whatever to get your foot in the door, make your face known and let them know that your serious and you will be a hard worker. I am...

  14. Can a person w/Bipolr 1 be a successful nursing student/nurse?

    travelgurl18 replied to GirlDotson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have type 2 bipolar disorder and take medication for it. I was honestly scared that maybe I shouldn't be a nurse because it can be very stressful. But in the end, I know its 100% what I want to do...

  15. Cali lottery nursing schools

    travelgurl18 replied to rgs829's topic in California Nursing

    I am in the same boat, and I applied to all the lottery schools in California I could find, LA Southwest, LA Harbor, LA City College, Golden West College, Pasadena City College, Chaffey, Cerritos, La...

  16. Which program is better LA Harbor or LA Southwest?

    travelgurl18 replied to future_la_nurse's topic in California Nursing

    What school did you end up choosing? How do you like the

  17. Go to nursing school or.....

    travelgurl18 posted a topic in General Students

    I am so frusterated and unsure of what scholastic path to take. These are my options: A. Attend a community college nursing program, get my ADN and go from there B. Attend Cal State Fullerton, get...

  18. I seriously do not know what to do!

    travelgurl18 replied to char1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply the following

  19. Go to nursing school or.....

    travelgurl18 replied to travelgurl18's topic in General Students

    Moogie, I think you have a lot of really good points!!! Thank you soo much for your

  20. CNAs w/ no prior healthcare experience, how long did it take you to find a job?

    travelgurl18 replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got in at UCLA. I couldn't believe it! But I'm thinking its the unit I'm going to work in. Peds ICU, its extreemly emotionally draining and there aren't many people who can handle seeing kids and...

  21. CNAs w/ no prior healthcare experience, how long did it take you to find a job?

    travelgurl18 replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can't hurt to try! If nothing else you might be able to get an in home CNA position which will be good experience as well. I'm in so cal as

  22. Go to nursing school or.....

    travelgurl18 replied to travelgurl18's topic in General Students

    Well the reason I am not going to my BSN is because my pre-req grades were all B's , I'm not competitive enough to get into a program. With the five year recency requirement, I would have to take...

  23. CNAs w/ no prior healthcare experience, how long did it take you to find a job?

    travelgurl18 replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took 1 1/2 months to get a job at a hospital but only 2 weeks at a long term care facility. I ended up taking the hospital job and quiting the LTC facility, better pay and more experience. :)...

  24. UCLA New Grad RN SUMMER 2011

    travelgurl18 replied to studystudy's topic in California Nursing

    I know this is a bit off topic, but I am currently applying for a job as a care partner for PICU at Ronald Reagan. Can you tell me a little bit about your experience as a care partner and stress...

  25. Cerritos College Vs. Citrus College

    travelgurl18 replied to BT001's topic in California Nursing

    You can get the ATI teas study guide relatively cheap at half.com or amazon.com make sure its version 5 aka V . most schools are testing with that test, but check with your school to make