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  1. It's been 5 yrs since I've taken pre-requisite courses, should I retake them?

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

    My school requires taking prereqs with in 5 years. But that's 5 years of applying (first app). Some people in my class were close to 5 years and had to wait 6 semesters to get in. They are well...

  2. Finding employment with an associates degree...

    NorCalKid replied to sjg8412's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still in school but have had people in clinical tell me they have a better chance of the hire sticking around if they hire from the local CC. They have a lot of trouble keeping nurses in the...

  3. What should I do to get ready for Nursing School starting this Fall?

    NorCalKid replied to cmariehill's topic in General Students

    Don't sweat it. 3 weeks is more than enough time to get everything in. Just make a list of everything you need and start checking them off as you get them done. And enjoy your summer. I know where...

  4. traveling nurse with horses....

    NorCalKid replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel

    I agree with everything BD-RN said. For the bay area, imagine the highest real estate prices in the country, now immagine the boarding prices. There are actually lots of places in the Bay area...

  5. Summer Chem

    NorCalKid replied to mjo07's topic in General Students

    Also make sure you pay attention to the dimensional analysis section. You will be doing a lot of that in first semester

  6. Getting C's in Science Courses

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

    I guess my advice would be look at your study habits and assess. Are you getting C's because you're putting in a C effort? Or are you putting in the time and still getting C's. If that is the case...

  7. Summer Chem

    NorCalKid replied to mjo07's topic in General Students

    I took Chem in the summer, it sucked. It was the only pre I didn't get an A in. I was also working 4 nights a week. Had I not been working it would have only kinda sucked. But seriously, it's...

  8. anyone just started NS?

    NorCalKid replied to meg2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in my first semester right now. It's not too tough. I didn't think it was any harder than the prereqs. The thing is there is way more of it. So as far as workload and time management there is...

  9. Didn't get in, now what?

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

    I would say your grades are on the low side. I would look at programs and filter them so you are applying at the ones you have a chance at. You could get into some that are a lottery eventually but...

  10. How long did you wait

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

    It took me 3 semesters, my school is now up to 7 though(lottery not WL). I feel like I got lucky at

  11. How do I evaluate a sthethoscope?

    NorCalKid replied to tinks599's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a Littman MCII($109). I like the fact that I can hear both sounds with out having to stop and turn it around. That being said if price was no object I would go with the cardiology. My school...

  12. Cant pass the Teas!!!!

    NorCalKid replied to MamaAguas's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    How much are you studying and have you finished all your prereqs? Not sure I could have passed it had I not finished all prereqs first. I studied for an hour or 2 a day for about a month before the...

  13. Is it easier for guys to get a job as a new grad??

    NorCalKid posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey, we were finishing up lab the other day and started talking about the job market for new grads, specifically in California. As far as I can tell the market in places like San Francisco is...

  14. A year between pre-reqs and nursing school?

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

    I was lucky and waited 1.5yrs. Others in my class had to wait 3 years to get in. I'm surprised how much I actually

  15. Accepted into Nursing school! How can I prepare?

    NorCalKid replied to aleong29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I honestly wouldn't worry too much about the reviewing or reading. I would just make sure you have everything squared away outside school. Financially, family, work, etc. I am in my first semester...

  16. 2.5 gpa Best way to get accepted in nursing program?!

    NorCalKid replied to nurselife21's topic in General Students

    I would look at the schools you are looking to apply too. What do they want? My school wanted a 2.? overall but a 3.something on the sciences. It was a lottery and my past bad grades didn't...

  17. Best Stethoscope?

    NorCalKid replied to RedHeaded2bNurse16's topic in General Students

    Are you in school yet? Might want to hold off and see if they have some you can try. I know Litmann sent our school samples of 5 or 6 of their more popular ones to test out + there were a bunch more...

  18. Hardest pre-req?

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

    I took Chem in the summer and was working full time. It totally

  19. Scrubs cost WHAT???

    NorCalKid replied to flying_ace2's topic in General Students

    Just got mine today 2 tops, 2 bottom, 2 compression socks(wanted to try them bartending) $88 with 15% off

  20. Schools in!! 21 days and counting! Anyone else starting this month

    NorCalKid replied to cgrant's topic in General Students

    I just found out I got a spot last Thursday, orientation this Thurs and school starts next Tues. Not exactly as much time as I would like for all the jabs, physical and what not. But I'm stoked to...

  21. Is it easy to get into nursing school anywhere???

    NorCalKid posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wondering if it's easy to get into a nursing program anywhere (ASN)? Is it super competitive nationwide? Or are there programs in "less desirable" areas that are looking for students. I have...

  22. Traveling correctional nurse??

    NorCalKid posted a topic in Correctional

    Just got the thinking. Do you think it's possible to make a career of being a traveling correctional nurse? What I mean is bounce around the country living as a traveling nurse just taking...

  23. VA Associate degree???

    NorCalKid posted a topic in Government, Military

    Do any of you know if the VA will hire associate level nurses? I know the military won't for active duty buy will for reserves. Anybody have any idea what the VA's policy is? Thanks for the

  24. VA Associate degree???

    NorCalKid replied to NorCalKid's topic in Government, Military

    do you happen to know what the civilian corps policy

  25. VA Associate degree???

    NorCalKid replied to NorCalKid's topic in Government, Military

    thanks