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  1. I am losing my mind the wait is killing me

    milzer2012 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm with you My app period opened Jan 3 - first I wasited - if I wont know till May, whats the rush - freaked myself out making sure the pre reqs all qualified (some form an old...

  2. ADN Fall 2011 Hopefuls!!!

    milzer2012 replied to VannVann2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Summer and even more so Winter sessions are really intense. I took Anatomy in the summer, quiz everyday, test almost every week. I ended up with an A - but I earned it. I took doseage calc in the...

  3. ADN Fall 2011 Hopefuls!!!

    milzer2012 replied to VannVann2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello everyone, My app. period opened Jan 3rd. I'm applying at Harbor College in CA-the Southbay/LA area. possible 1 or 2 others closeby. Each CC near me has at least 1 class that is...

  4. Ritalin at work

    milzer2012 replied to Spika RN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, Any Meds, even Tylenol for "just in case" I keep out of sight of others - Purse, car..... and taken during a break or lunch - even a quick restroom

  5. Golden Oldie Students?

    milzer2012 replied to echo56's topic in General Students

    Hello There, I'm another - I am applying to an ADN program , an planning to start in the fall. This is a second degree for me, and I am so much more Driven to do well than I was in my earlier years....

  6. Nursing School Must Haves??

    milzer2012 replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    Has anyone used a handheld scanner ? I researched them during pre reqs - about the size and shape of a Flat or Curling Iron, you run them over prited material and transfer the info to you computer...

  7. May be a weird question and may not be possible but...

    milzer2012 replied to RNmilwife's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Get to know the OB Floor, float, talk to the other staff if you can. even ancillary - oftentimes there are leads to vacancies before they come up. How about per-diem at another facility - maybe a...

  8. maybe I'm not always the "smart one"

    milzer2012 replied to TennesseeGirl:)'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My husband is the same way - thinks I will get in the first try.......Thinks my "A" grades don't take lots of hard work. I just think that those not in our shoes cannot understand the...

  9. NS Wish List

    milzer2012 replied to Kyla.ann's topic in General Students

    Great Idea ! For his last Birthday I gave my son a handwritten 3 x 5 index card, with all kinds of freebies on it. (like a no homework night, stay up late, day with Mom.....) For us:...

  10. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

    milzer2012 replied to Katharine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HM2VikingRN - Even though my 10 yr old son is not homeschooled, I do teach him alot of what I am learning. He loves "science experiments" and for me to tell him where all the bones are on...

  11. How many hours a day/week do you study for pre-req's?

    milzer2012 replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I spent appx 2 hrs a day, then more on the weekends for study time. I tried to time it when everyone was at school/work as best I could. I also only took one Science at a time to be sure to keep my...

  12. Help, failing last semester

    milzer2012 replied to Adlib's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have had the same sort of problem with other students- there are some leeches out there who expect you to do their work for them. Here was my solution - Quit answering/screen calls & texts -...

  13. Bullies

    milzer2012 replied to jbee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been in this postion too - and being the "newbie" is hard, period. Try to stay out of her way, kill her with kindness. How long is your initial probation period ? I wouldn't make any waves...

  14. Please don't judge me...I need advice please.

    milzer2012 replied to layla100's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the same postion - I was a very different person right out of High School in the 80's - ALL of my Life Sciences are expired. This irritated me at first, till I realized that I was being given...

  15. Los Angeles Harbor City College-RN

    milzer2012 replied to Andrew12's topic in California Nursing

    For those of you in the LAHC program now - I'm applying for Spring 2011 - any tips? Did you take any of the "optional" classes- (I plan these as "fillers" while I wait)...

  16. How did you get through the waiting?

    milzer2012 replied to Soon2bRN1222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wondering - who is going where. I'm applying to LA Habor Anyone in LA/Southbay ? I know it's gonna be hard once were in - but this is pure torture - so close, yet so far. At least...

  17. Fall 2011 Hopefuls

    milzer2012 replied to lovesunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Fall 2011 Hopefull for LA Harbor - can't believe it's here - anyone else out there? it's almost time to apply - (Jan - March 2011) We can worry together. I completed all of the...

  18. How did you get through the waiting?

    milzer2012 replied to Soon2bRN1222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are there any "optional" classes you can take? Where I plan to apply (Los Angeles Harbor), there is a group of classes that are optional. Orentatioin and Success Stratagies for Nursing, Critical...

  19. what should i do while waiting to get accepted in the program?

    milzer2012 replied to SCCgraduateRN's topic in California Nursing

    Drug Calc, Pharmacology - and LAHC has a series of 3 classes - Nursing 301-A-B-C that are for pre-nursing, the catalog describes it as a math review, critical thinking, study skills, and tips to...

  20. what should i do while waiting to get accepted in the program?

    milzer2012 replied to SCCgraduateRN's topic in California Nursing

    I'm going to take all of the optional classes as well as classes required for graduation, then what I can toward my BS. Hopefully I will only have 1 semester to

  21. Do you know of any Night/Weekend Nursing Schools?

    milzer2012 replied to Maliatc's topic in California Nursing

    El Camnio College- Has both PM and weekend. They have 2 Camupses ElCamino and Compton. ElCo has Fri-Sa Sun Compton - Evening classes. Compton is totally a safe, pleasant campus. It's easy...

  22. Forced to come into work on day off

    milzer2012 replied to deletethisaccount's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are "on call" with no advance notice, are you required to carry a pager? Yes, your cell is available, but if the facility is asking you to be available, aren't they supposed to provide a...

  23. Where's the best place to sell your books after graduation?

    milzer2012 replied to RickLP's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought of contacting some of your insructors where you graduated? Maybe the Student Nurses Assn, group, website at your Alma Mater and/or local

  24. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

    milzer2012 replied to Katharine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take 2 I like that. I also have to take all my stuff again, But this time I have a 4.0 better priorities. I make sure in all of my classes I keep with the serious students. I have found a few -...

  25. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

    milzer2012 replied to Katharine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yeah:Oldguy1962, I have worried this one over with a couple of my classmates as well. We are in the same age range as you - or older! After high School, I went to a JC, completed an X-Ray...