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  1. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    I would say it would be VERY helpful to have both a strong community and hospital-related volunteer experience. I don't know where you folks are located but if you're in the East Bay, I know Highland...

  2. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Go to www.bart.gov for info on BART, including arrival and departure times and costs, and general information on how Bart works and where it goes. South San Francisco and Daly City are between San...

  3. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Your price range sounds about right. You could try South San Francisco or Daly City, they mite be cheaper than San Mateo. I would not recommend commuting from Sacramento - it will take hours each...

  4. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Lil Nurse - which campus are you going

  5. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    iLnurse - Try Craigs List for

  6. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Managing Care of Adults is MedSurg for the most part. Don't worry about it! We'll get what we

  7. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Mal - I'd wait until you get your Financial Aid Award Letter, so you know how much you want to borrow. You can call ----- in Fin Aid, she's very sweet and helpful for further

  8. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks White Scrubs, I thought that mite be what ATI is

  9. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    What is the ATI Testing all about? Does anyone

  10. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Mal, the Wells Fargo Loan you would be eligible for is the MedCap Alternative Loan for Health Professionals: https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/loans/professional/medschoolloan The most you can...

  11. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats

  12. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    I got a Wells Fargo Med Cap Loan also. There's information on the Financial Aid Award Letter about where to look for applying for the Private Loan. Sallie Mae is not listed on there, but SMU does...

  13. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks Bubbles -that makes me feel better at this point - I knew the Fin Aid part would be stressful, but I'm maxing out on the

  14. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know....can you take out MORE than 1 Private loan? For example, everyone seems set on the Wells Fargo MedCap Alternative Loan, but I'm also hearing that Wells Fargo is pretty strict when...

  15. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    JI just applied for my private loan, I"m just curious how other folks are faring with that

  16. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Regarding Financial Aid - I logged into My SMU and it looks like they've been compiling the information to get us set up for the process. I couldn't decipher the info however. Consequently I do...

  17. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the update. I'm getting nervous....plus I need to give my notice at my job, and I can't do that until I know for sure I'm going to be able to get the loans! WHich I think I can do, but it...

  18. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Has anyone received their Award letter yet from Financial Aid? The award letter tells us what we will be receiving from the Stafford Loan so that we can make arrangements with other lenders for the...

  19. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Taramtoms. Congrats! I know you have been sweating bullets, but I was 99.9% sure you would be accepted based on your qualifications. There's a LOT to do before your program starts, but how...

  20. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Regardless of the cost of the school - the reality is that it is a private school, and private schools are more expensive than state schools. Private schools and public schools do not adjust their...

  21. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    I have to agree with Brenda. I had done the same thing - looked at the cost of 1 year of tuition plus 1 year of living expenses vs. going to a community college program - waiting 1-2 years to get in,...

  22. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Regarding Loans - the cost of attendance should cover tuition, books, and insurance, which probably comes out around $60+K I would guess. Your living expenses are going to vary depending on your...

  23. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    My understanding of clinicals is that they can be anywhere within reason. They can also be any shift: which includes AM shift, PM Shift, or Night Shift. They can also be either 8 hour shifts or 12...

  24. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Hey KT - you could always drive from Concord to MacArthur or even Fruitvale and catch Bart there. That might save some time - Bart parking is $1.00 per Day but you have to get there fairly

  25. **Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2011**

    OakRN2B replied to thebread's topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know yet when the SF program