SoCalCrystal

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  1. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    GCC is one of the best AA programs in the LA area and not going to an NLNAC accreditation wont stop you from getting a job . However not attending a board approved nursing school will prevent you from...

  2. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    They didnt ask me for this when I applied. Have ypu called and talked to

  3. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    Im sure you have already done this but these are all books to invest

  4. Pasadena City College RN program

    SoCalCrystal replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    Valley's schedule makes it extremely hard with children...my advice since you have a child is accept all offers and attend all orientations and see what schedule works for you. I have a son who was in...

  5. Phamacology(DRugs are killing me)

    SoCalCrystal replied to KellyT1001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As stated previously....concentrate on Drug Classes and MOAs. Remember a lot of times drug companies will try to help you categorize drugs (ie -prils = ACEI). Also someone else mentioned this but...

  6. Advice on practicum of a first semester nursing student!

    SoCalCrystal replied to NGBdream's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Usually in first semester safety was a big concern. Bed rails, call light etc. Try to stay calm and be confident. Practice on your friends and family and talk yourself through the procedure as you are...

  7. Any Diabetic nurses out there?

    SoCalCrystal replied to turtletyme's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Any of you diabetics seeing any visual changes yet? I have had DM1 for almost 20 years now and unfortunately it is starting to take its toll on my retinas I just hope I make it through RN school...

  8. LAVC Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to Mcfrito's topic in California Nursing

    Did you already buy the bundle? Or did you buy new

  9. LAVC Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to Mcfrito's topic in California Nursing

    I know someone who just graduated from Pierce and firmly recommends staying away from their program. In talking about my experience at GCC he said it is like night and day compared to Pierce. Teachers...

  10. Pasadena City College RN program

    SoCalCrystal replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    It's called a two step TB. This is correct and what

  11. How do you pass meds?

    SoCalCrystal replied to mitral's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe fully in opening them at the bedside. I did clinicals at Kaiser and I believe this solves med error issues. Kaiser also has a scanning system so once you take them out of the pyxis you take...

  12. Preparing for 1st Semester of Nursing School

    SoCalCrystal replied to RonnieDita's topic in General Students

    1. An organizer...first and foremost. Long nights of studying + early clinical mornings = lack of sleep which makes you forgetful. 2. Decent stethoscope....dont buy the $300 one, someone may run off...

  13. Stethoscope?

    SoCalCrystal replied to sbem10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littman's are great and it is what I use in school (though I have the Littman lightweight, which is tad cheaper than yours, but works great). I honestly didn't use it that much during the first...

  14. How's nursing school so far

    SoCalCrystal replied to DorothyR's topic in General Students

    Just completed my first semester....hardest six months of my life. My school however is known for throwing it to you hard the first semester and everything from there is downhill. We had NCLEX style...

  15. advice for a soon to be west coast university student!

    SoCalCrystal replied to futurenurse0091's topic in California Nursing

    I understand the desire to get into a school soon but the idea of walking out of school as an RN with $100k+ in loans, especially if you have to take your pre reqs there is ridiculous. Understand that...

  16. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    That woman is my idol!I can't wait to meet you

  17. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    Good! I was just there to pick up some stuff and was talking to ----------....I will moat likely be there in a few weeks to talk to you guys and answer any questions for

  18. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    How was

  19. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    I got into LAVC for this spring semester. I currently am in GCCs program (just finished yesterday - woohoo!!) When I attended LAVCs orientation last Decemeber I just did not like the teachers, the way...

  20. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    Oh one other thing....GCC is great because they actually hire tutors for you.You will have a tutor for your summer dosage and calc class and then during Fall there will be a pharm tutor. I suggest...

  21. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    I got accepted to LAVC, went to orientation and hated their program. PS...we call the stairs cardiac hill. I have a love hate relationship with those

  22. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    Ok let me see if I can go through your questions one by one :) Uniforms - you purchase uniforms through dove apparel which is what most nursing schools use for their uniforms. Nice thing about GCC is...

  23. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    Trust me when I say the fact that they split up the schedule will be absolutely life saving for you. GCC hits you hard first semester. They start coming at you with NCLEX style questions even in the...

  24. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    We had no where close to 30 alternates, I believe around 5. 4 made it and one starts this Fall from what I

  25. Glendale Community college Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to justinpark09's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats to all those who got in! I am the current president of the standard class ahead of you, if you guys have any questions, concerns, or things you want to talk about let me know. I am just...