Warrior504th

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1. Feeling called to nursing...some questions

   Warrior504th replied to mgra328's topic in General Nursing

   I only really have a right to comment on one part of this post, and thats the first comment you made... 1. Time is never wasted until you have a change of heart and refuse to follow. Much like a...

2. Denied to adn rn school... Work towards bsn rn school?

   Warrior504th posted a topic in General Students

   Hey all, here is my dilemma. At my community college, all eligible qualifying nursing applicants are entered into a lottery system. I've heard more than a few times, "expect to not get in your first...

3. Family and PT reactions to male nurses

   Warrior504th posted a topic in Men in Nursing

   With some medical professions and even nursing specialties where privacy is of greater concern, or perhaps through the eyes of family who do not experience the care given firsthand, do you find that...

4. body fluids, vomit, feces, smells, etc.

   Warrior504th replied to chijon512's topic in General Nursing

   Strange that I've not yet gotten into NS and have considered this... Always thought the shame and/or embarassment of the pt would be enough to make you feel better about it. At least you aren't the...

5. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

   Warrior504th replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

   Some of what I read is disheartening, but I remember a few points. -Not everyone is as motivated to search every area of healthcare as you. Some may post "I cant find a job ANYWHERE!" and apply only...

6. Failure of non-required classes 5 years ago?

   Warrior504th replied to Warrior504th's topic in General Students

   Hey all! Got a rough response from the program director, so here goes. Chancelors system in California rates you on your chance to survive nursing school. You must have a 75 percent to be...

7. New selection criteria for California Community Colleges

   Warrior504th replied to maleprenursestudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   According to the local nursing director... a 3.0 in all 3 categories with zero repeats indicates a 78% chance of success and qualifies you for

8. Failure of non-required classes 5 years ago?

   Warrior504th replied to Warrior504th's topic in General Students

   Wow. This sounds rough to pass up considering it can almost be seen as a "sign-on bonus" of sorts. I will see what the local hospitals have to say on this. Considering their enormous demand for...

9. Failure of non-required classes 5 years ago?

   Warrior504th replied to Warrior504th's topic in General Students

   Thank you all for your continued support in this matter! If I had to write an essay that would be reviewed, I can be fairly sure the grades would not be a problem. After FINALLY getting through to the...

10. Failure of non-required classes 5 years ago?

    Warrior504th replied to Warrior504th's topic in General Students

    Thank you both for your input! Sounds like I'm going to have to call and/or speak with a counselor asap. And a program to erase the fails would be beyond relieving. I'll be printing your answers as a...

11. Failure of non-required classes 5 years ago?

    Warrior504th posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, been browsing this forum for quite some time and gathered quite some info. Finally registered to see if I might recruit some help on something I haven't found!! About 5 years ago, after...