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    ADN programs around San Diego?

    apoppyfield replied to brbowen9's topic in California Nursing

    All the nursing programs are listed by the Board of Registered Nurses. You can also search the entire state community college system and find all the nursing programs in the state. I did this when I...
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    Starting nursing school in January, how to prepare?

    apoppyfield posted a topic in General Students

    I was accepted to a nursing program that was supposed to start this month. At the last minute I found out that I was accepted to my preferred school, but not until January. I'm not working and want...
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    Starting nursing school in January, how to prepare?

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    Now that I've finished the first semester of nursing school, I wanted to report that the preparation I did was excellent at getting me on the right foot and making the semester go well. All my...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Hey xInspiredx, Why don't you ask your question in this forum. That's what it's for. There was nothing in your email yesterday that you couldn't have asked here. Then everyone can agree and...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    In the Spring class there were at least 5 people who had applied 8 times to MJC before being accepted. Not to burst anyone's bubble. There were also a few who were accepted the very first time. You...
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    California Training Benefits Program / Unemployment

    apoppyfield replied to MaleNurse4Hire's topic in California Nursing

    Not so easy to contact EDD because they have a toll free number which is endlessly busy. If you are a part of a large layoff, your employer will most likely coordinate with the Workforce Investment...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Probably about a month after they say they will notify you... get used to it... it's the nature of the
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    Why am I a B student?

    apoppyfield replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Does it really matter if you are getting Bs or As in nursing school? What is important is to be consistently learning/improving your skills in NS and then passing the NCLEX. Too much emphasis is on...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    I'm going to the one in
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    Need help picking a school? ARC or MJC?

    apoppyfield replied to 1DAYRNIHOPE's topic in General Students

    Hi 1DAYRN, I couldn't resist replying to your post. I opted out of a BSN program I was supposed to start in August (1 1/2 hour away) because I got accepted to a school 15 minutes from my home. You...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    I just called the office and it worked out all right. They're going to let me wear the Dove uniforms. I hope they look the same. So much for being a self-starter. So far it's not really helping me...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Great.. just one more thing to stress me out today. I already bought my uniforms from Dove. I can't even bear to call the
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    I got mine today... still so much to
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    IDAYRN, It's much better that you will be close to home for so many reasons. Good
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    What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

    apoppyfield replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

    Hi Cillianos, Please let us know how your interview went. I'm not ready to apply, but am following this post. I have a pretty good idea of what they are looking for, but would appreciate your...
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    Anyone Applying to Delta College for Spring 2011

    apoppyfield replied to slrberry's topic in California Nursing

    The chances of getting into ARC are about the same as getting into Harvard, except it's a lottery so even the best student has an equal small chance. I got into Delta the first time because of their...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    hummmm
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Meeee, relaxed??? I'm just coping. haha. This long wait has been tortuous. I ran into one of the Columbia students this morning who said s(he) hasn't even had time to read the test taking book. I...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah, they're not in a big hurry to get them out, so ya gotta find things to keep your mind occupied. I got most of my books and am purusing through them. I guess they will be changing up some books...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Is anyone at MJC using the 2-volume set of the Med-Surg Nursing: Assessment of Clinical problems book? I thought I ordered the 1 vol set, but the 2 vol set arrived in the mail. It looks like the...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Cbbb, Thanks for the update. I went ahead a got my books anyway. Hopefully it won't be a problem with me using the old edition. I really don't want to spend a lot of money on the new book. I'm...
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    Anyone Applying to Delta College for Spring 2011

    apoppyfield replied to slrberry's topic in California Nursing

    Sirberry, I was accepted to Stan as a 2nd baccalaureate student. I don't know what the debate is. I withdrew after I was accepted to my school of choice closer to home. I found their 3 year...
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    we cannot have acrylic fingernails

    apoppyfield replied to jh56031's topic in General Students

    It would take an extremely immature individual to be obsessed with her fingernails while in nursing school. I wonder if she got the word that nurses don't wear high heals, too. Good luck with
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    Correctional nursing at Sierra Conservation in Jamestown CA

    apoppyfield replied to wolfies2u's topic in Correctional

    How is the nursing staff to work with? Do they work well as a
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    Correctional nursing at Sierra Conservation in Jamestown CA

    apoppyfield replied to wolfies2u's topic in Correctional

    I live near SCC and was wondering how much and what type of experience the nurses who got hired have? Can you tell me what your experience is like working there? I may be applying there when I get...