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  1. Critical Thinking for Tests

    luv_o_so_much posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Help with taking med surg tests. First, I am positive someone (if not many) have asked, but I don't see the posts and need some SERIOUS help. I wasn't sure where to post it either so please bump this...

  2. Problem with Low overall GPA

    luv_o_so_much replied to Aspiringnurse13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Each school looks at it diff.... my school for example looks at the last 60 units for those with certain criteria (ex 2nd degree, and transfers) and overall GPA (total ever attempted) by those that...

  3. Tablet advice & input

    luv_o_so_much posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! I'm sure this has been asked (over and over) but I could not find a current thread. My laptop is about to go to die and I was thinking I should get a tablet since we will be using Nursing...

  4. CSUSM course workload examples

    luv_o_so_much posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi everyone! I wanted to see if there are any veterans from the CSUSM program that could tell us all about the semester workload. I know it is going to be tough and challenging.... but can anyone give...

  5. Tablet advice & input

    luv_o_so_much replied to luv_o_so_much's topic in General Students

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  6. Tablet advice & input

    luv_o_so_much replied to luv_o_so_much's topic in General Students

    I just went to the store to check out options. The galaxy has a neat note function but it was way to busy for me. The said "its running slow because all the tablets and laptops are running on the same...

  7. CSUSM Written Communication Req't

    luv_o_so_much replied to niconomy's topic in California Nursing

    Another hint is to use ratemyprofessor.com to check out the profs. It has saved me from nightmare

  8. CSUSM Written Communication Req't

    luv_o_so_much replied to niconomy's topic in California Nursing

    I was going to suggest the same thing. If there is not a community college in your area perhaps you can look for a different cc and check to see if that cc offeres the course online. Good

  9. Nursing Shoes

    luv_o_so_much replied to MegginJ's topic in General Students

    I found this post late but thought I'd post anyway.... Personally my favorite shoe for working 12hr shifts are the nurse mates dove. I have a wide foot so I get the 8.5 wide. If that is not available...

  10. Transfer student vs regular freshman?

    luv_o_so_much replied to mdegges's topic in School, College Programs

    When I first started off my very first semester a million zillion years ago I went to USD and had a car accident the night before finals. I was a passenger in the car. I ended up with a 1.69 GPA I...

  11. grossmont or palomar?

    luv_o_so_much replied to curioustudent's topic in School, College Programs

    First I should say that I did not get into Palomar but I did get into Cal State San Marcos Generic BSN but I will share what I experienced. I work at Grossmont Hospital and many staff have attended...

  12. How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    luv_o_so_much replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    HAHAHAHAHA yesterday we had a poor soul finger paint and fling his poopoo all over the room. Not his fault completely he had psych and developmental issues. Not gonna lie! Glad it wasn't my patient!...

  13. How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    luv_o_so_much replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    I will start nursing school this fall and work in an ICU as a tech. Varias medications, tube feeds, diet types, and diseases cause different types of body fluids to come out in different consistencies...

  14. What are my options in San Diego?

    luv_o_so_much replied to RHill9919's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry I know I already posted so much but I wanted to also mention my boss (I work in a local ICU) told me not to bother with Kaplan. That most managers have plenty of applicants that have attended...

  15. What are my options in San Diego?

    luv_o_so_much replied to RHill9919's topic in California Nursing

    The 2nd degree programs I know of are Cal State San Marcos ABSN, National Univ. BSN, and community colleges that give points for already having a degree. University of San Diego has an ELMSN and Azuza...

  16. What are the best ways to go about RN programs. SoCal area

    luv_o_so_much replied to Surreroo's topic in California Nursing

    I don't have info on those programs because I am further south, but my advice is to get the list of requiements and complete them. The schools in my area accept based on points not a waitlist. I did...

  17. Small children visiting patients in the critical care setting... thoughts??

    luv_o_so_much replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Critical Care

    Hi TG, I read your post and began to read all the responses..... so very touching! I want to answer your question about your intentions: Only you know if your intentions were good or not. From what...

  18. How do you accept the fact you might not get in?

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

    I was hopeful but did not get in my first app (only applied to one BSN school). So I looked at those pre-reqs and other point opportunities (my area uses a supp point system) and I did EVERYTHING on...

  19. San Diego North County RN hopeful Advice

    luv_o_so_much replied to luv_o_so_much's topic in California Nursing

    I just wanted to thank you both! I did complete 360 hours of the PPH internship (I already had a job at a hospital but also took an emt class). I heeded the advice from both of you and now I am...

  20. San Diego North County RN hopeful Advice

    luv_o_so_much posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi there! I plan applying to schools in North County San Diego county for the Fall 2012 term. Any advice from others that have already applied and either made it or haven't made it? Im in my mid 30s...

  21. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    luv_o_so_much replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I may open up a can of worms here .... there are places that have a "shortage" but that shortage is of experienced nurses. There have been many RNs (of varying degrees) that have graduated over the...

  22. Staffing tool

    luv_o_so_much replied to sphinx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe post what state you are in also. I do not know about skilled nursing facilities, but hospitals have a minimum ratio designated by the state. I did staffing for many years (obtained the nurses...

  23. Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    luv_o_so_much replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If all of your loans are federal loans (stafford subsidized/unsubsidized, parent plus) you can look them up on NSLDS website: National Student Loan Data System for Students I believe you can also...

  24. Too FAT to be a nurse?

    luv_o_so_much replied to Prtar1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No way! It's tough to get into a nursing program!!! I will say that working in an office is different from the hospital and physical demands might be different. That shouldn't worry you. I am...

  25. Teas V Exam HELP PLEASE!!!!!

    luv_o_so_much replied to Michelle601's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took both the A and B online practice tests from ATI .... for me they were pricey, but since I was taking the real test on a computer I wanted to try them. They really helped me. The questions were...