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    Developmental Psych/Lifespan Development

    apoppyfield replied to RN2BEISME's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was given this information from a counselor from Samuel Merritt. I opted to take the online course at MJC instead. I think you can get a book to study b4 you take the test. Just make sure it is...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    1 day rn, check out the hrsa nursing scholarship. it may not be open now, but get on their list. they give priority to lower income nursing students....
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    Is anatomy one of the toughest courses for nursing?

    apoppyfield replied to Toots71506's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our school only requires that the student learn the drug classes, but i tried to remember at least one drug from each class. Our school taught anatomy and physiology separately. I thought anatomy was...
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    Developmental Psych/Lifespan Development

    apoppyfield replied to RN2BEISME's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can clep it at Univ of Phoenix for about $70. That's as cheap as it
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    You're welcome. I just wish we would have orientation earlier. I think our orientation is the first week in January. It kinda leaves you out there treading
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    It's on the MJC website that the uniforms must be purchased from Dove. I spoke to my friend who is in the second semester and she said that she could get by with one, but a lot of people bought two....
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Hi 1DAYRN, Even if you have to borrow from your family, friends, or the bank... do it! You have won the educational lottery. I'm saving money by buying a lot of the books used online. Dealoz tells you...
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    MJC vs. San Joaquin Delta college

    apoppyfield replied to saral_123's topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone going to MJC have a list of the ISBN numbers in the fundamentals of nursing package? The Pirates website doesn't list them out individually and I'd like to save money, if possible, buy...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone going to MJC have a list of the ISBN numbers in the fundamentals of nursing package? The Pirates website doesn't list them out individually and I'd like to save money, if possible, buy...
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    Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    apoppyfield replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I, too, am amazed that 12 pages of intense discussion has gone into this subject. There have been some suggestions to constructively deal with the problem of non-nursing students buying supplies,...
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    What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

    apoppyfield replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

    This is really interesting. I never realized that prison work may be "less dangerous" than some hospitals or facilities. I live close to a prison and have considered working there when I graduate...
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    Do you guys see a lot of people saying they are nursing students....

    apoppyfield replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Lots of people have image problems. I had an aunt who always presented herself as and OR RN. Five years after she died, her daughter told me she was an OR transporter, but "liked it when people...
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    Starting nursing school in January, how to prepare?

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I know what you mean about the schools being secretive. Mine won't even send me information about what I need (vaccines, etc.) until November. It's like waiting for that letter all over again....
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    Starting nursing school in January, how to prepare?

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    Great, where are you going to school? I'd rather be on top of it, and then I won't be stressed out and need the rest when I start school. I got some great advice from those that replied to this post....
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    Starting nursing school in January, how to prepare?

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    done, done, and done. I guess there is nothing to worry
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    Which pre-nursing classes did you find the most useful?

    apoppyfield replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    Consider teaching supplemental instruction at your college. You'll be helping other students while getting super refreshed in whatever course it is. You prepare for your class and also sit in on...
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    Getting hired with little work experience??

    apoppyfield replied to Mom23kiddos's topic in General Students

    Did you do an extern at the hospital where you did your clinicals. This is a way to get experience, some money, and usually leads to a
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    Anyone applying to MJC or San Joaquin Delta College?

    apoppyfield replied to kpatterson4's topic in California Nursing

    ok. just thought I'd check. I would have been in your class at Delta, but instead was notified by MJC (Columbia satellite) at the last minute, so I'm sitting out a semester. I can't wait to get...
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    Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    apoppyfield replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    Hi CdG, I made it into the Columbia satellite on my second try. The main MJC class is harder to get into. I start in January. Anyone out there who will be in the Spring 2011 class? I'm just trying...
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    Anyone applying to MJC or San Joaquin Delta College?

    apoppyfield replied to kpatterson4's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Kpatterson, just checking to see if you went to Columbia. You sound like someone who was in my Phys and Stats
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    Starting nursing school in January, how to prepare?

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    Good point, tkm & birth revolution. I've been off work for two years while preparing for nursing school. Getting soooo comfortable with being at home. I know it's coming to an end so I'm trying...
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    co-worker making me crazy

    apoppyfield replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just had a thought that she may "say" she is friends with the DON in order to manipulate you. Most DONs are more impressed by competence and can see through someone who is a trouble-maker. One...
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    Starting nursing school in January, how to prepare?

    apoppyfield replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    Thanks anonymous, This is the kind of thing I was looking for. I was looking for NCLEX books online and saw that there are several available. Are you suggesting that I get several from different...
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    help me decide what to do! :(

    apoppyfield replied to Highschoolfuturenurs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was offered 3 spots. I declined the BSN for the local ADN after much input. What I found "for my area" is that it doesn't really matter if you're an ADN or BSN, they all make the same. I can take my...
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    help me decide what to do! :(

    apoppyfield replied to Highschoolfuturenurs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Commute as little as possible. Trust me. Your education is not as good if you commute. Something has to