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  1. Which one did you do while in Nursing school?

    NorCalKid replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    I bartended nights on weekends through nursing school. Full time in the pre reqs, 2 nights a week first year of nursing school and 1 night a week the last year of nursing school. That was about all...

  2. Per Diem

    NorCalKid replied to Gordonj1986's topic in Agency Nurses

    A couple people in my class were hired per diem right out of school(not agency). They had to work full time hrs for orientation. I think it would be kinda hard to do. You really need to work full...

  3. Don’t believe anything they tell you!!!!

    NorCalKid posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to see a councilor when I was thinking about becoming a nurse. She looked at my grades from 15 years before and told me you will never be a nurse”. They told me the pre reqs are...

  4. Has nuring school gotten harder?

    NorCalKid replied to humboldt13's topic in General Students

    I didn't think it was that hard”. I thought it was a lot of hard work. What I mean is if you have the brains to get through the pre reqs you have the brains to get through nursing school. But...

  5. ive been accepted to nursing schoom for fall should i take a CNA program in the summer????

    NorCalKid replied to futurenurse93_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Several people in my class were working per diem one day a week as CNAs(NA) during school(more over breaks). The CNA class will really only help you get a job 1st semester. We were able to work as a...

  6. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    NorCalKid replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    We were told not to worry too much about grades in school. I get that, some people did need to hear that. My employer DID ask for transcripts and look at my grades as a new grad interviewing for a...

  7. Planner for nursing school

    NorCalKid replied to mecapon91's topic in General Students

    I just got a calendar (one of those big desk sized ones). First week of school I wrote every due date for the semester on it and highlighted each class a specific color. That was my rough guide....

  8. Undecided kaplan online or classroom

    NorCalKid replied to Rusred11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wasn't overly impressed with Kaplan (live). I think you need to combine it with a content review. I felt like Kaplan built test taking endurance and got me ready for a 265q 6hr test (though I had...

  9. NCLEX Results for California 2015

    NorCalKid replied to canurses's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the PV payment thing in Feb/15 with a valid CC on Thurs evening (took the test that morning), it didn't take my payment. License posted on BRN verification Sun night (maybe sooner didn't check...

  10. NCLEX RN 76 Q. Pass or Fail?

    NorCalKid replied to MurseRN007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't got anything stat said pass. I went onto the Calif. BRN website and did the license verification of individual. I have a license and number

  11. NCLEX RN 76 Q. Pass or Fail?

    NorCalKid replied to MurseRN007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the PVT re sign up thing on Thursday. It was accurate, I passed. I wouldn't sweat

  12. I've been accepted!!!!!!!!

    NorCalKid replied to futurenurse0989's topic in General Students

    That's one of the best replies I have seen on this board. I agree with everything you said. OP, I would just enjoy your free time before you start and don't sweat it. You'll be

  13. Failing nursing school!!!

    NorCalKid replied to nat_22's topic in General Students

    Go sit down with your teachers and talk to them about it. Take advantage of their office hours that's what they're there

  14. First semester nursing student. Does it get better?

    NorCalKid replied to basenjilove808's topic in General Students

    I thought the program got harder but after first semester I had a lot more time not being in lab all day. It was a lot more fun in the hospital than lab, and I knew what to expect and how to deal with...

  15. Working and pre-requisites

    NorCalKid replied to mod90atv's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends on yourself and your job more than anything. I made the plan of trying to work but I will quit if it interferes with school (graduated December/14). I was able to bartend 4...

  16. Stethoscope for School

    NorCalKid replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Do you know anybody that graduated your program? Littmann sent our school a bunch of samples and we could try/use them in our first weeks of lab and buy what worked for us. Not sure if this is...

  17. Nursing School Schedule??

    NorCalKid replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Students

    First ½ of first semester we had to be at school 5 days a week. Lab and class. After we finished 8 weeks of lab we have the same schedule for the rest of the program, class Mon/Tues, clinical 8hrs...

  18. Where are the most jobs?

    NorCalKid posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, I was just wondering what specialties offer the most travel opportunities/ most contract possibilities. I know I should probably just do what I like but I'm still a student and haven't really...

  19. Where are the most jobs?

    NorCalKid replied to NorCalKid's topic in Travel

    Thanks, I’m really not referring to pay at all. I’m fairly young and debt free. More interested in doing something I enjoy and experiencing different cities. I guess I’m thinking # of...

  20. Just got accepted to the Hinds Spring 2014 ADN Program,does anybody have any advice

    NorCalKid replied to adam.j.james's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Time management is everything. Get yourself a calendar and go through and put every assignment on it the 1st week of school. Then just do a little every day and don't fall behind. I work 18 hrs a...

  21. scoring low on the practice test, what should I think?

    NorCalKid replied to andreaslick50's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Focus your time on the sections you are scoring low on. The online tests should break it down for you. Don't waist your time studing the areas you are strong

  22. What to expect when you are taking the TEAS V

    NorCalKid replied to Braverito's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I also used the ATI book and online tests. It would be very tough without the book. If you study for an hour or 2 a day for the month till you take the test you will do fine. If your passing the...

  23. New male RN student

    NorCalKid replied to ericlangs's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There will be a lot more stuff due than you have ever had. Get a calendar, sit down with all the syllabuses and put all assignment due dates on it. Other than that, if you got through the pre reqs...

  24. New RN wants to move to Nicaragua

    NorCalKid replied to lunemeister789's topic in Travel

    That's kinda what I was thinking would be best for the OP. Even if you just worked 13 weeks you would probably make way than a local making local wages year

  25. Working while in nursing school?

    NorCalKid replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    If you want to work then work, if you don't have too then don't. I would say 75% of my class works PT including me. Several people commute over an hour to school. One guy commutes 2 hrs and sleeps...