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  1. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    youknowho replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Another fast tracker here...I am finishing up my 6th month of an 18 month BSN program. I LOVE IT. I couldn't imagine it any other way. We take all the same classes but with no break (well we do get...

  2. Community Hospital of Los Gatos?

    youknowho replied to nagini's topic in California Nursing

    bump. I want to know

  3. Moving to BAY AREA too....pls HELP ME!!

    youknowho replied to WItoCA's topic in California Nursing

    Heres the link for my school. They have 2 programs: 1 regular program that takes 3 years and an accelerated program which is 18 months and paid for by a local hospital. I am in the latter. They both...

  4. Moving to BAY AREA too....pls HELP ME!!

    youknowho replied to WItoCA's topic in California Nursing

    I live in the South Bay and know of no program like that. Most CNA programs (that I know of) cost about $900 to take unless you go to a community college. There are programs that will pay for your...

  5. what do do if you get a C....

    youknowho replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can do it. Might as well try really hard andget this class over with, it wont be any easier next semester. Look for a tutor asap. Usually they have some on campus somewhere. Talk to you teacher...

  6. moving to San Jose

    youknowho replied to tatty's topic in California Nursing

    I am not a RN (yet) but am currently doing my med/surg I rotation at Los Gatos. I totally love it. The nurses there are great. Los Gatos Community does pay less (start about $33/hr) than Valley...

  7. Accelerated BSN & Direct Entry Masters - Where do you go?

    youknowho replied to Izzygal's topic in Post Graduate Students

    What school do you go to and where is it? San Jose State University in San Jose, CA What program are you in there? Accelerated BSN program How long is your program? 18 months What was your cumulative...

  8. resting P 146, palpitations..

    youknowho replied to nurseabc123's topic in General Students

    It can be so many things...anxiety, thyroid, heart etc, etc...There is no way for any of us to tell you what it is. You really need to see a doctor. Good

  9. Waiting list of Nursing program in Bayarea

    youknowho replied to cutiebabyfat's topic in California Nursing

    Yes the competition to get into a program here around San Jose, Sunnyvale is tough. Evergreen does not have a waiting list. You apply every year and if you get in, great. If not, then you have to...

  10. Nursing student needing major advice!

    youknowho replied to kim1975's topic in General Nursing

    Wow That is super horrible. We were also informed to hold onto our student handbook becasue whatever the policies were at the time we started are the ones that apply to us. If there is a way to...

  11. Questions about accelerated BSN programs

    youknowho replied to Josh L.Ac.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in an accelerated BSN program and already have a job after graduation. In fact, the hospital is paying my way.. I have not heard that graduates from accelertaed programs have problem getting...

  12. Is anyone else as tired as I am?

    youknowho replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, you sure do have a heavy load to be working. Many people can do it but some of us can't. Maybe youcan look into loans or grants or something. You may owe money after graduation but at least you...

  13. should this girl pass nursing school?

    youknowho replied to mommymandy's topic in General Students

    I agree with the first part of your post that its not up to the students to decide if the person in question should pass BUT then the second part of your post... If you even have to say "not to...

  14. Received an "F" for a "B"!

    youknowho replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    Gotta side with the school on this one. At my school we get 2 chances to get a 90% or higher or you redo the class. I think that is VERY lenient since other places you must score 100%. I sure wouldn't...

  15. Need Help Picking Liability Insurance???

    youknowho replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Students

    This is the one we needed to get b4 starting

  16. Microbiology - Fall 2005

    youknowho replied to maliat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved Micro! It was fun and interesting. What you need to do it make sure you have a reliable lab partner that wont leave you to do all the work/tests, etc by yourself all the time. Our unknown was...

  17. Regarding Hep.B Infection.

    youknowho replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in Infectious Disease

    Thanks. I dont know whats going to happen since I am schduled to start clinicals at the end of this month but am not due for my third shot until October. I can only hope I can sign a waiver or...

  18. Hooray-got my summer grades back!

    youknowho replied to AnnaN5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good job on those grades, it means you have a great understanding in the material. One thing I wish I knew how to do before the nursing program is skill type thing like blood pressure, assessments....

  19. Micro and Patho???

    youknowho replied to Sleepy_Princess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Micro before the nursing program and I have my patho final this week. Let me just say that patho is one of the hardest classes that I ever took. Makes micro look like cake. Micro you can...

  20. Ethics Issue: Would you report cheating

    youknowho replied to AllieRat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yeahthat:

  21. Regarding Hep.B Infection.

    youknowho replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in Infectious Disease

    I need to ask this...Can and should a person show antibodies after the first 2 vaccines. I have only had 2 and my school wants a titer done to start clinicals. Should it show before the 3rd

  22. How much of a time commitment??

    youknowho replied to labcat01's topic in General Students

    I am doing an accelerated program and this summer has been BUSY. Monday- Thursday getting out anywhere from noon to 4pm. Lets put it this way...I have run out of milk about 3 times for far this summer...

  23. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    youknowho replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    A great stethoscope that best fits you. Just becaue Everyone in your class has a certain brand doesnt mean its a good fit for you. A great lab partner. Its easier going over skill check off etc with...

  24. Paying for Accelerated BSN?

    youknowho replied to Hannahhmc's topic in General Students

    BTW the program I am in is accredited and will only have two more cohort groups of this special accelerated program. Heres the link to check it out in case anyones interested....

  25. Paying for Accelerated BSN?

    youknowho replied to Hannahhmc's topic in General Students

    It is a BSN and it goes from start to finish in 18 months. You of course have to be done with all other university requirments (upper and lower divison classes) but it is 18 months solid of nursing...