Nurseyperson101

I am still in school...studying, but all of my professors and almost the whole of the graduating class who just passed their NCLEX on the first try swear by Saunders. They have a ton of books and materials to choose from, from huge question books to ...

Don't even think about quitting!! You're doing a great job! Nursing school is not like any other experience...it takes time to figure out how to study effectively and find your groove. Keep at it! I promise you will be grateful if you do! We are all ...

I am just starting the second module at the San Mateo location and I agree with Christine - ignore all the naysayers...they don't even go here! :) I really do love my classes and the instructors here are great. Everyone here treats eachother like fam...

Well, they will give out books and syllibi and give you orientation. Introduce you to instructors, staff, etc. Then you get down to business! Don't be too worried, you will do great! You seem to already realize it will require work and determination-...

*Stop talking during class!! I paid 30K to be here and I want to hear what the hell the prof is saying! *Flats are NOT appropriate footwear with scrubs...even if they are white! *I am SOOO glad that you have made such great friends with the other st...

Strive for excellence but don't beat yourself up when you slip once or twice. Even the best students get a quiz or two that they mess up on. Read everything! Have a good attitude - always! Remember it is a privelege to take care of your clinical pati...

I go to Gurnick in San Mateo, and I have to say that I really enjoy it! I just started my second Module and Christine is right, it is a lot of homework and you have to really want it. It is an accelerated program and it's not for everyone, but I prom...

I understand why your prof doesn't want to overwhelm you (there is A LOT) but I think getting a more comprehensive (read: bigger) book will give you more options and more information when it comes to writing out those care plans. The right info makes...

There are people out there that have studied their butts off, passed their NCLEX and then applied to jobs for 6+ months before ever being hired! Be grateful that you already have a place of employment that is willing to hire you as soon as they have ...

Car. I live in a big city (near San Francisco) with great mass transit, but I've been going to school at night, and I don't especially feel safe riding the bus home at 10:30 at night...alone.

Hey AgMPLGRL! I also go to Gurnick Academy, but to the San Mateo campus! I just started the prereq class just a few weeks ago and I love it so far! Everyone is really helpful and friendly, and i'm learning a lot. Give it a shot! Christine2009 is righ...

I'm also in the PM group! Yay! At least we'll know each other! :) Let's definitely keep in touch! My email is [email protected] - needless to say, my name's Brittney! LOL. I ended up with about 8500$ left over - I got a Sallie Mae loan. See...

Thanks, Christine2009!! I appreciate all of the great advice and info on the program! I can't wait to start this monday! Good Luck with module 1!! You did so well on the prereq, i'm sure you'll do great! Thanks again! Roxxay, have you had your financ...

I am starting Gurnick soon too...they are CRAZY busy because of last minute applications and trying to get student financial aid done before the April 11 prereq. start date! Take Christine2009's advice: call the main number in san mateo and keep tryi...

As I am a new nursing student, I'm sure there will be MANY more things I experience that can top this but right now the only thing that really gets me is pus in the mouth. Pts with pus pockets from oral infections that burst. *shudder*

Roxxay, I will be joining you in San Mateo starting the prereq. in April! :) I don't know about you, but I am beyond excited! I wish they would offer up a little more info before starting, but I have found those going to the other campuses that are s...

Talk to your profs ASAP! I have heard of tons of women who have gone through a pregnancy while in nursing school quite successfully! Granted, you will be 5X more exhausted than your classmates, but it is definitely doable as long as your school gives...

Okay, first...GROSS. I'm only 23 and i find this odd and disturbing, so it's not an age thing! I know no one wants to be a tattle tale and worry about how it will come off, do it from the position of "I just wanted to relay what the patient said/com...

I am curious as well. I thought admission to an RN bridge program was graduation from LPN/LVN program... Really curious because I would LOVE to start RN program a little early!

Boots21, How are you only paying $15k for Gurnick? I'm going to Gurnick in San Mateo and it's almost $30k!

I'm in San Mateo, Ca (a few miles out of San Francisco) and will be paying a little under $30k for my LVN program, including classes, a prereq, uniforms, supplies, books, etc. It is a private school and the price is vomit-inducing, but I was at the l...

http://www.anatomyarcade.com!! I love it! You can play poke-a-muscle or whack-a-bone. You can put together puzzles of optical nerves and word searches on the brain....everything you can think of and it is sooo fun! It beat the heck out of labeling an...

I have long (mid-rib) thick hair and I have the same problem as you when I put my hair up. What I do to avoid this is put your hair in a pony tail at the nape of your neck or braid it...then your hair isn't being pulled (which is what makes your head...

Don't be so fast to rush off to an MD...When I told my doctor (primary care) that I was in nursing school, he said that he should go to nursing school! Get paid well, lots of great jobs and don't have to deal with the private practice hassle! That's ...

Is NICU certification just for RN's or is there an option for LVN/LPN?