SoCalCrystal

SoCalCrystal CNA

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  1. Is a blood glucose of 455 ever "normal"?

    SoCalCrystal replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet, but I am as you say a "brittle" diabetic. A 455 can happen. Ive tested and the machine just said HIGH, which generally insinuates it being over 600. For me I can go from being...

  2. Pasadena City College RN program

    SoCalCrystal replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    Just saying she also has the option to continue her bachelors at CSUN say in Psych or something else and then apply for the accelerated program

  3. New Nursing Students- Spring/Fall 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to PedsHopeful's topic in General Students

    I start in Spring 2012. Just got all my paperwork for physical, immunizations, background check, uniforms (white much less cool than maroon btw not excited), need to take CPR, which I already have...

  4. ATTENTION MOMMIES!

    SoCalCrystal replied to mommy_5's topic in General Students

    I want to highlight this post because it seems to bring together a little bit from all the others in this thread. This is exactly why mommies are great nurses. I don't want to put down those fresh out...

  5. I'd like to share my clinical experience

    SoCalCrystal replied to vindy's topic in General Students

    I do in home hospice care and this experience really hits home. It takes a special person to be a nurse and an even more special one to have the compassion and care you

  6. CNA course in CA

    SoCalCrystal replied to JCG33's topic in California Nursing

    CNAs are required to help ambulate, lift, reposition patients etc....I think in the brochure for the class I took it says you need to be able to lift 50lbs. And on the job I do a lot of lifting,...

  7. Any RNs from Ventura County?

    SoCalCrystal replied to dropRN's topic in California Nursing

    Have you thought about doing home

  8. How can new RN grads in CA get experience?

    SoCalCrystal replied to AllNursesisCool's topic in California Nursing

    I have a CNA/HHA and work for a home health agency. I know once I graduate from RN school I could move right into being an RN for them if I could not find a hospital job. Plus you will meet nurses on...

  9. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    SoCalCrystal replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    Like I said to the last poster it depends on what kind of a learner you are. County is an extremely tough program but also by reputation puts out the best nurses just due to clinical experience. I am...

  10. Los Angeles County School of Nursing

    SoCalCrystal replied to Drea1713's topic in California Nursing

    I'm not in the program but personally if it were my choice I would choose County. I work with nurses now and they say the best nurses come from there because of the clinical experience you get. You...

  11. Pasadena City College RN program

    SoCalCrystal replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    Not necessarily. CSUN also has an accelerated BSN program for anyone who already has a bachelors degree. I believe it takes 15

  12. LAVC Spring 2012

    SoCalCrystal replied to SoCalCrystal's topic in California Nursing

    Yes they make you sign a commitment. Honestly I know I am not getting into my first choice for Spring, which was County because I didnt have speech or history when I applied so I only had 80 points. I...

  13. Looking to find CNA classes for weekend possibly??

    SoCalCrystal replied to seasons18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took mine through Red Cross and they had it on the weekend. It took three months

  14. Acceptance letters for spring 2012?

    SoCalCrystal replied to Jenpea71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got accepted to LAVC also. Are you accepting their offer? I also applied to LA County, GCC, and PCC. LAVC is the first Ive heard back

  15. Pasadena City College RN program

    SoCalCrystal replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    If you havent taken it they will send you a letter saying that you need to if you have made all the other minimum qualifications. I am taking it next Friday, not excited at

  16. Should I take Micro and Physiology in the same semester?

    SoCalCrystal replied to MonkeyMama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mission

  17. Becoming a CNA

    SoCalCrystal replied to gggaaabbbbyyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Red Cross offers CNA classes, just got my certification

  18. University to Community College

    SoCalCrystal replied to SMCCdude14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From what I know most schools expect all college transcripts. I would ask to speak with someone other then the

  19. Should I take Micro and Physiology in the same semester?

    SoCalCrystal replied to MonkeyMama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So this semester I took Micro, Phys, Medical term, Sociology and a CNA course from the red cross on Saturdays and Sundays. I am a single mom with a 5 year old and in all honesty it was brutal. A lot...

  20. Biology 3 Winter 2011 Session, LAVC or any So Cali school - What do you think?

    SoCalCrystal replied to urbanstudent's topic in California Nursing

    I say if you have the time it wont hurt. Depends on when you took anatomy and chem also. Show up on the first day. I've added classes at Mission by showing up the first day. Good

  21. LAVC Spring 2011

    SoCalCrystal replied to nikki52's topic in California Nursing

    If you dont mind me asking how were your stats? I plan on applying there next year after I finish my pre reqs this

  22. Chemistry Fall 2010

    SoCalCrystal replied to SomedayIWillBe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking Chem and Anatomy this semester....I hated alegebra so I am already worried about

  23. need help figuring out schedule!

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

    I would shy away from three labs in one semester and instead take a graduation requirement or transfer requirement. Two labs plus english and math seem doable. I took a lot of AP courses in high...

  24. my fall classes

    SoCalCrystal replied to titans767's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should be fine with those classes. I am only taking four classes this semester but two are labs so they take more time. Good

  25. Why did you choose to go into nursing?

    SoCalCrystal replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well for me I was diagnosed with type I diabetes at the age of 9. Growing up and being in and out of the hospital over the years I know the difference a good nurse can make. In my opinion doctors are...