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Hi, I sent my application off a few weeks ago for the LVN-RN bridge at LA County College of nursing. I have not even taken the TEAS test yet, and I am already anxious about having to wait to find out if I get accepted. If I pass the TEAS with 75% or...

Thanks for the reply, you just made my day! I was not able to make it to the information session and was assuming that if anything, the points needed for the bridge program would be higher than the 2 year program. Now I just have to wait for the lett...

I don't know how many community colleges are around your area, but check to see if they all require pre-req's for the pre-req's. If you can find any that don't require them, then check with the nursing programs you are applying to to make sure they w...

Congrats!!!! I'm so happy for you :cheers:

Hi RNHURT, Sorry for the delay. 50 an hour will EASILY cover a 1 or 2 bed apartment in Culver City. I see them advertised around 800 a month. If your friend wants to work in Santa Barbara she could live in Ventura. Lompoc is about 50 miles north of S...

I would say traffic is much worse in Culver City. Its pretty much in the middle of Los Angeles, and only a few miles away from the airport so the freeways are always jammed. I went to school in Culver City and worked about 20 miles away. I would get ...

Hi, I think it's normal to feel anxious or scared about surgery. I had my tonsils removed when I was 17, and it was awful! It took me almost 3 weeks to recover. After I was healed, I felt so much better. I'm glad they are gone! Stock up on jello, and...

I don't know where Visalia is (central CA I think??), and have no idea about the hospitals, but between Santa Barbara and Culver City I would much rather live in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara is a cute little beach town. Its safe, quiet, and very ex...

I worked as a Vet Tech for years before getting my LVN license. If you don't want to deal with people, that is probably not a good career choice for you. As a Vet tech you are going to be dealing with people all day long. You put owners and their pet...

Chemistry was the WORST for me. The teacher was terrible! He had such a thick accent that no one could understand a word he said. I am bad at math, and that made it really hard for me. All of the non math related concepts I understood, but I would g...

I used to work at a pharmacy, and not only did they hire me on the spot (with no reference check or employment hx verification) they asked me to start working that second. I was a little thrown off and very suspicious, but I accepted. They walked me...

Congrats! Passing is all you can hope for with nursing school sometimes. It is so hard to balance your time in school. Yes, you always need to study because there is just so much material, but you need to maintain some sanity at the same time. I had...

I know you already took your test. How did it go? I usually give myself the day before a test off. I like to relax, eat a good meal, and catch up on sleep so I am ready to go the next day. If it is a big test, or I don't feel confident I will get to ...

Best Job: Worked at a fish and reptile store for years as a teenager. I only made $5.00 an hour under the table, but it was amazing! I actually woke up everyday and could not wait to go to work. I loved teaching people how to properly care for their...

I would not say anything yet. I would give it another month or so and then tell her.

Just the other day I had a sweet little old man come up to me with tears in his eyes. I asked him what was wrong and he said "I am worried that if I accidentally tighten my Cpap straps too tight they will cut off my coronary artery and I will get a h...

I am in the same boat as you. I wish I had some advice to give, but I don't know how to get motivated either! I am taking my TEAS test on March 3rd and am so not motivated to study. I found excuses all weekend, but I have no choice, I just have to do...

The majority of Veterinarians I worked for in the past didn't know how or care to handle their stress in an effective manner and would take it out on everyone around them. He may just be stressed because the place is short staffed, or he could be dea...

Hi Rubato, Not knowing how to plan is the worst part! I decided to plan as if I will get accepted, but have also come up with a plan B. I have already saved up a years worth of car payments for while I am in school. I will have one less bill while I...

If you want to work as a nurse again than go for it! You can always try to volunteer or take a refresher course somewhere before applying. If you are worried about how to explain the gap in you employment history you can always say that you didn't fi...

I don't even see it as a matter of burning bridges at that point. If the interview is that unprofessional, just imagine what you would have to put up with working with him. Sometimes it is just not worth it. You need to look out for your sanity and w...

Hi everyone, I am waiting for my letter too. They won't get mailed out until May 15th, and then class starts a whole 2 weeks later on June 1st! Not much time to prepare if I get accepted. I am a real planner, I hate not knowing what is going to happ...

Stay clear of that place. I can not believe how unprofessional people are. I love the barn story! My worst interview was at a clinic. The Dr took me in an exam room to interview me, and pulled out my resume. All of the sudden he backed me up against ...

You can move into a cheaper place to save money while you are in school. Either get a studio apartment or just rent a room from someone. You may be able to find rooms for rent with all of the utilities included.

Yes, I'm in the same boat. Im taking the TEAS test on March 3rd. They will mail out acceptance letters May 15th and class starts in June. A whole 2 weeks of notice before possibly (hopefully) starting the RN program. I just hate not being able to pla...