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  1. How much are you or have you spent on LPN programs

    amber74 replied to runtough238's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did my research on this when I was trying to decide RN/LVN I went to a certain tech school in the area that has that "catchy"tune..(clap clap you can do it!! Anyway,they gave me the royal tour in...

  2. Any ADN programs that have no prereqs?

    amber74 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Have you heard of any ADN programs that have the pre reqs built into the program?The way its going,It will take me 5 years for a 2 year degree.I know a lot of people are dealing with this in Cali.Is...

  3. ER the TV show

    amber74 replied to aruray's topic in General Nursing

    ER die hard here. I Love my Tivo!Of course it seems like all my studying stops when it comes on. Will Carter ever find a love that is not too old,too messed up or in the same country?? They are...

  4. gift for mother in law/starting chemo soon

    amber74 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My mother in law will be starting a long course of chemo in two weeks for breast cancer. I would like to send her a care package.Are there things that I can get for her that will help her through...

  5. gift for mother in law/starting chemo soon

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    thanks!I went on amazon and had 3 books sent to her.They are uplifting,inspirational stories of survival. She was happy thursday when they said they had got it all and there was no cancer in the 20...

  6. Earthquakes

    amber74 replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in California Nursing

    That is so funny.Everytime Ive gone on a trip to another state,thats the first question out of peoples mouths.They would rather go through a tornado than a earthquake. Since childhood Ive been through...

  7. What is the name of the college you will be attending?

    amber74 replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    Sierra CC Rocklin Ca hopefully class of 09

  8. Friend w/ severe chest pains?

    amber74 replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same symptoms at age 23.I had a new baby and was told it was because I held my daughter all the time(pulled muscle).I didnt feel that was a right diagnosis. Two weeks before ,I had teeth...

  9. Mom of 3 trying to go back to school

    amber74 replied to MYAgirls3's topic in General Nursing

    Im a mother of three, 9,7 & 3.A lot of the pre req courses are online now.I started out doing one class at a time making sure I didnt do a class that had the recency req.I got my english classes...

  10. How do I get tape residue off skin?

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the suggestions! Amber

  11. Sacramento, anyone?

    amber74 replied to ernest68's topic in California Nursing

    I have lived in the Sac area for the last 11 years. I finally moved to Grass Valley last summer(40 min from Sac)We have recently been doing research on areas,as we are going to buy a home. Elk...

  12. getting vein stripping done tomorrow

    amber74 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im a pre nursing student. Im getting vein stripping tomorrow as an outpatient. Doc seems good.He prescribed 30 mg of valium and vicodin for after. No sugar coating, what pain and recovery am I in for?...

  13. getting vein stripping done tomorrow

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks.Im going to wear supportive hose as much as I can from now on. Im looking forward to getting back on my feet.I love my husband, but he cant cook to save his life!My poor kids want mommy back....

  14. getting vein stripping done tomorrow

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    had the procudure done. It went fine.I had a bleeder on the upper portion of the leg which the nurse had to compress for a while.They wrapped me from toe to groin in bandages. After the local faded I...

  15. getting vein stripping done tomorrow

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    Glad I made that clear!I had a gastric bypass July 2001,so I react to meds different than before. Thats why I don't drink.I went to chevys and had 1 drink, and I was in la la land! Hubby is staying...

  16. getting vein stripping done tomorrow

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    i looked at the bottle, it does say to take one 10 mg upon pres to office.i don't understand why he prescribed 3.he asked me how high my pain threshold was.great, reasuring question!!!the closure...

  17. need help deciding

    amber74 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ive wanted to be a nurse since I was 5 years old.I have never changed my mind. Ive had to put off going to school 3 times,hence, my 3 children. Anybody that goes to school in the Sacramento area knows...

  18. Mercy San Juan Hospital

    amber74 replied to rjbaileyrn's topic in California Nursing

    Ive spent many of days at Mercy San Juan. They just went through a big Er remodel a couple of years ago. It's pretty busy. You don't get the "interesting" people that you would get at UC Davis.

  19. **attention To All Sacremento Nurses**

    amber74 replied to luilui_604's topic in California Nursing

    I live in Grass Valley which is right next to Auburn. I moved from Roseville last year. I think you get more property for your dollar,however you will not find "starter" homes up here. My dad has...

  20. Frustrated at Prereqs for ADN program

    amber74 posted a topic in General Nursing

    ever since i was a child i wanted to be a nurse. in high school, i took the nursing assistant vocational program and loved it. it was hard work, but very rewarding. i then got married at 18 and...

  21. Frustrated at Prereqs for ADN program

    amber74 replied to amber74's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the support! My husband said I will look back five years from now and say, "I would have been a nurse by now. I know I can do it. Let me get past math! I always loved science classes..but...