ExPharmaGirl BSN, RN

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    National University San Diego

    ExPharmaGirl replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi there! 1. I paid out of pocket, but I believe you can get FA as long as you are a 1/2 time student. 2. I just applied for FA for the program. It is my second degree, so I only qualify for unsub...
  2. ExPharmaGirl

    National University San Diego

    ExPharmaGirl replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Every opinion counts to me! That's what I am looking for. Tips, pointers, and direction. I get that you are upset about the preceptorship/externship aspect of the program, but what else? Explain a...
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    National University San Diego

    ExPharmaGirl replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    there seem to be a lot of clinical hours, so why do you feel that way if you don't mind me
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    National University San Diego

    ExPharmaGirl replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Hopefully the market will pick up soon for new grads everywhere. It is not just a problem in San Diego if you read other posts on AN. Do the students on here that went to NU feel that you got good...
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    National University San Diego

    ExPharmaGirl replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    No, I haven't started yet! I start in July. I'm curious to see why people are disappointed though. I'm going through regardless because that's where I applied and have been accepted and the format...
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    National University San Diego

    ExPharmaGirl replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    FYI...contact someone in the nursing dept. The general advisors, although they mean well, can actually steer you in the wrong direction...I'm all too familiar with
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    National University San Diego

    ExPharmaGirl replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    YAY! Congrats ripplecal! That is so awesome It will sneak up on you! My orientation is coming up in just a month for July! Start on your immunizations, they take a
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    ATI Testing for RN School

    ExPharmaGirl replied to student63's topic in General Nursing

    For me it was beneficial because I took them 6mos apart. If you are doing them a week apart, then no, I guess it wouldn't be helpful. But, then again, it's not like you are studying the answers to the...
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    ATI Testing for RN School

    ExPharmaGirl replied to student63's topic in General Nursing

    For the TEAS test, buy the ATI teas study guide and the practice tests online. Take one practice test without studying and then do the other practice test after you have gone through the book and...
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    what is a compentency test ?

    ExPharmaGirl replied to margueritef's topic in General Nursing

    Probably depends on the program. Nursing programs have some type of competency exams for admission. I'm not sure about CNA programs. Call the school you are interested in and find
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    question about pt symptoms

    ExPharmaGirl replied to k8lyns_mommy's topic in General Nursing

    I just found an article written by an ER nurse referring to a "hot" abdomen as a surgical abdomen. It doesn't explain anything else, but the reference is in there under LEVEL II Emergent....
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    question about pt symptoms

    ExPharmaGirl replied to k8lyns_mommy's topic in General Nursing

    I just did a search and it pulled up some peritonitis related stuff with the search term "hot
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    what is a typical nursing school schedule like?

    ExPharmaGirl replied to mishy0208's topic in General Students

    Mine is theory 1 day per week 4.5 hours and clinicals 2x per week 8-12 hrs. Classes are 8wks long and program lasts 22 months. We cover 1 area at a
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    Did/does Anyone Work while doing ABSN?

    ExPharmaGirl replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in General Students

    It is 15 classes. The classes without clinicals are 4 weeks and you go to class 2x per week (4.5hrs) and every other saturday. The classes with clinicals each meet a 136hr clinical requirement. I have...
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    Did/does Anyone Work while doing ABSN?

    ExPharmaGirl replied to GoalsInTransition's topic in General Students

    I'm starting an ABSN in July and will be working full time (as soon as I can find a darn job in this economy - that's a whole other story). My program is a little different in that class is once a...
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    When did it start getting so difficult to get into Nursing School?

    ExPharmaGirl replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to a private school and it's very competitive. AND, I don't have to take "millions" out in student loans. Don't
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    National University San Diego

    ExPharmaGirl replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck to you ripplecal! I took my test and essay on January 12 and didn't find out until March 6th for the July cohort. Hang in there
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    Nursing Alternate & BS

    ExPharmaGirl replied to taylor2010's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure your school is accredited and all of your credits will transfer. Apply to different programs while you are on the waitlist. If your ultimate goal is to get a BSN, then in the future you can...
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    Public Colleges vs. Private Universities for Nursing School

    ExPharmaGirl replied to an0nymous's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Well, get your GE's out of the way and take your science prereqs. You can do that anywhere (CC or University or private school). You can declare or change your major multiple times :) Good...
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    Public Colleges vs. Private Universities for Nursing School

    ExPharmaGirl replied to an0nymous's topic in General Nursing

    You still have time and GE's are not specific to nursing. It is possible that in the next few years things will be quite different There is no need to make up your mind now! That's the beauty of it!...
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    Public Colleges vs. Private Universities for Nursing School

    ExPharmaGirl replied to an0nymous's topic in General Nursing

    I go to a private university in Cali and it is very competitive. It is also fully accredited, so anything will transfer. You can't automatically think that they are easier to get into. Maybe a little...
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    Future student with lots of questions!!! :)

    ExPharmaGirl replied to surfermom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! You should repost this in the regional section in California where there is school information so you will get a better response. I'm in San Diego and going to National University (a private...
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    2nd bachelor's degree accelerated nursing

    ExPharmaGirl replied to dlammons7076's topic in General Nursing

    Very good
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    2nd bachelor's degree accelerated nursing

    ExPharmaGirl replied to dlammons7076's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a similar situation (going back for an ABSN). I haven't maxed out the total 57K in federal, but about 2/3 on my 1st bachelor's. Fortunately my Master's came from a different pool of money....
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    They are closing my nursing program

    ExPharmaGirl replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Which