DarkBluePhoenix

DarkBluePhoenix

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  1. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Thank God I am up to date because I work in a hospital. I refused the flu shot though and I did a 2-step TB like 3 months ago. I know I will have to do it again. All I have to do is when I am working,...

  2. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Oh you got in last spring?! How is it? I was under the impression that you were competing with us. Thanks for the

  3. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Interview count down: 2 days! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE If we all get in, you will see I am kinda wacky. Just nod your head

  4. Advice on CSULB Nursing Program vs. Sac State Nursing Program

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in California Nursing

    Kai: Wow! You did your best with what you had! Never doubt your abilities! If the cut off is as low as people say, I bet you have a chance making it in! If not fall then spring would probably be a...

  5. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Sounds like a plan! I work as a CNA and also tutor on the side. IF you can tutor at school and lay out the times well, then I think you can do that. You wont make much especially if you only get a few...

  6. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Jess: I can see. Summer classes are hard. The nursing program wont be like semester summers though. Your semesters would still belike 10 weeks long....not like 6 weeks like your probably used to. I...

  7. Advice on CSULB Nursing Program vs. Sac State Nursing Program

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in California Nursing

    Wow! See your both youngins' Spiffy: Sometimes saving money will win every time. As much as the experience is nice, its ok you can always get roomies after graduation; :) I would stay at home. If...

  8. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    6 Semesters in 2 years is having semesters during the summer break. That being said you would only get a week off in between semesters, Christmas break off and Spring break off. Its

  9. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    pay rent? will you be working while in the program too? I still live at home and pay rent! its

  10. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS CONGRATS Lucy! Too bad I wont see you! I got my other job as a tutor at that time, but good luck! I bet you will do awesome! Wow they did open up more spots!?!? I hope that is...

  11. Advice on CSULB Nursing Program vs. Sac State Nursing Program

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in California Nursing

    Aw! Thanks so much to the both of you! Mari, your mother is definitely inspiring. If she raise kids, work fulltime and complete her RN fulltime then there is no doubt that we all can achieve that...

  12. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    GE classes are eh....why are they there! Geez, we would be done soooo much faster if they didn't make us take this BS crap (i am taking soc right now and its like uhhhhhhhhhhhh so much busy work for...

  13. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Ugh! I hope we alllllllllll get accepted! Sorry I am at work and its pretty slow. Time seems to be lagging. I am waiting for 6:30am to roll around so I am finally off!

  14. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Mari: Yesssss Pray (whether you believe in anything) that we all get in!!!! I am gonna pray! Dream: Wow you commute from Pasadena to LB? 2 hours?!?! Do you have classes in the morning? Or do you work?...

  15. Advice on CSULB Nursing Program vs. Sac State Nursing Program

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in California Nursing

    Aw, no flexibility for nannying? That stinks. But hey, something has to pay the bills eh? Yes I would reccommend working as a CNA or EMT or something as soon as you can. I seriously reccommmend...

  16. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Since your guys interviews are soooo early, good luck! I am sure you both will do

  17. Advice on CSULB Nursing Program vs. Sac State Nursing Program

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in California Nursing

    Since I can call you Mari I am Alyssa Nice to meet you! I know what you mean about a flexible job. I work nights, and that helps a lot. Especially at the hospital I work at, the CNAs got caps for max...

  18. Advice on CSULB Nursing Program vs. Sac State Nursing Program

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in California Nursing

    I would be sooooo too chicken to ask if I was an alternate. Honestly, spiffy and cali (may I still call you Mari?) you guys shouldn't worry too much. You guys have like over 9 and half points. Just...

  19. Advice on CSULB Nursing Program vs. Sac State Nursing Program

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in California Nursing

    Nutrition is online? Yes I will definitely check it out if I get in! I dont want that many classes my first semester. Hopefully, they let us know super quick so I can try and register for it!...

  20. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Jess, I think you will do fine! Maybe you and Mari could meet like 15 mins before interview and chit chat. It might help to walk in with someone cause I least that person can understand, and you wont...

  21. Advice on CSULB Nursing Program vs. Sac State Nursing Program

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in California Nursing

    Oh geez. If I do get in, I will have a full loaded first semester! Good I would be choosing the basic option though. No need to get the trimester option and rush through school, especially when there...

  22. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, hopefully we all make orientation (not being alternates, hahahah). I am not from Pasadena, more east of there, but I always say Pasadena. Yea maybe I can find a roommate or something that is a...

  23. CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to Spiffyness's topic in California Nursing

    Mari: I wish! I live over near Pasadena, talk about a commute! Unless someone wants to carpool! And good idea about the fb page. Definitely. Since we are interviewed all on one day, I wonder if we...

  24. CSU Los Angeles School of Nursing (CSULA Fall 2012)

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to gaspu8myc00kie's topic in California Nursing

    Have no fear! Your grades are solid. You will be

  25. Advice on CSULB Nursing Program vs. Sac State Nursing Program

    DarkBluePhoenix replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in California Nursing

    Just wait, between the interview and actually hearing from the school will make us more anxious then ever! Interesting that the info session said that you are 'basically' in if you get an interview...