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  1. Cvicu la or medsurg sd

    luv_o_so_much replied to angelRN927's topic in Nursing Career

    Your decision really depends on where your heart is. I would kill for a CVICU position 1 year out! Then again I love love love the unit. There are many more MS opporunities available. ICU generally...

  2. Can EMTs work in hospitals?

    luv_o_so_much replied to LHM1436's topic in Nursing Career

    The hospital may be willing to train her as a nurse assistant since she has experience in the medical field. My hospital hires EMTs for the ER and

  3. PCT/HCT/CNA What is the difference ?

    luv_o_so_much replied to sincerelyjane's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I agree it is different in different states, and even in different facilities. At the hospitals I work with there are Health Care Partners (they do EKGs, Nurs Assist, and Unit clerk or Monitor Tech )...

  4. San Diego North County RN hopeful Advice

    luv_o_so_much replied to luv_o_so_much's topic in California Nursing

    What was your experience like working with the advisors? Once you were accepted, was it difficult to get into the required upper divsion classes? I know most suggest not working during your 6...

  5. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    luv_o_so_much replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any Biochemistry suggestions? Organic Chem? .... Thanks for your

  6. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    luv_o_so_much replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well can you email me what your prof shared with you? There are few people in my study group that would remember that WAY easier! (No Im not kidding) Thanks for your help! (And yes that is way

  7. Anatomy flash cards?

    luv_o_so_much replied to Lame's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lisa9126 Thank you for posting those sites! I just tried out quizlet for my organic biochem (test this Tuesday), and it was fantastic! I was stressing because I don't have time to make cards for all 5...

  8. CSUSM vs SDSU

    luv_o_so_much replied to LJean's topic in California Nursing

    I am looking for the same information. I plan on applying to CSUSM for Fall 2012 generic. This is after I attended some classes at National (regular not nursing) and decided that it wasn't for

  9. Anatomy flash cards?

    luv_o_so_much replied to Lame's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh and for myself the coloring was great! I just used the same pics and made my own coloring

  10. Anatomy flash cards?

    luv_o_so_much replied to Lame's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My A&P books had e-compainions on the book's website so I printed off the actual pages from the book, cut out, and pasted/taped the pics to an index card. I had purchased already made flashcards...

  11. San Diego North County RN hopeful Advice

    luv_o_so_much replied to luv_o_so_much's topic in California Nursing

    I missed the deadline for fall 2011 app for CSUSM because I could not get into Chem.... I ended up having to take another class to apply anyway. I have asked the advisors at CSUSM how my experience...

  12. Older Nursing students

    luv_o_so_much replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    No kids here either! Waiting to get married after school is done in 3-4 years! (ugh!) coming up on 35 in about a month. I started taking pre-reqs 2 years ago and will be applying for the fall 2012. It...

  13. Sad...and jealous?

    luv_o_so_much replied to caprisiosa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with what others have said.... every path is different. I had an opportunity to be in nursing school 10 years ago.... it didnt happen. Now Im finishing up my pre-reqs and I hope, and pray, and...

  14. Thinking of quitting nursing program...

    luv_o_so_much replied to laynem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was in my 20s I lived life to the fullest! My family didnt approve and I was failing in school. I had no focus and didnt care about grades. I WISH I would have been smart enough to stop signing...

  15. Just starting the Journey...

    luv_o_so_much replied to tex42cares's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in the same boat .... almost exactly ... 2 years ago. Started one class at a time. Being able to focus on the one class gave me the confidence to jump in. Also it helped to get the A for a...

  16. I cannot work there!

    luv_o_so_much replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    Like many have already said .... take the job you feel best about. I worked a job for 4 years and hated getting up each day. Told myself I was doing it because it helped me get to my goal. Ugh! Why I...

  17. San Diego job outlook (determines Assoc vs Bach RN degree)

    luv_o_so_much replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in California Nursing

    Zeto answered much but I can add to it. I have worked in and out of hospitals for the last 15 years. That experience included working in supportive roles on floors and administration. I also worked as...