I feel horrible because my wonderful puppy dog has to stay inside my apartment for long hours at a time, waiting for me to get home. I don't know how to not feel I am neglecting her while I am in...
The first term you are on campus the most, but only half days about 3-4 days/ week. Consider this term your adjustment to a whole new learning style! You have plenty to keep you busy so staying up on...
I am just finishing up my first year of nursing school. I have been copying and pasting every one of my NCLEX quiz and exam questions from every class, with rationales, into file. I thought about...
It's funny...I have two different apps on my phone and use them quite a bit too. As the time in nursing school goes on, I have noticed I'm getting a little better each time. Something must be sinking...
I get so excited for everyone when I read these posts! I was there (or should I say here) last year. I am just finishing up my first year at Clackamas...Love it! Hope to see some of you there. Best of...
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For emmyers...I went to the county health department to get my immunizations. They only cost $15 each for my 2nd mmr and TD. I think they do titers there too. I can get you the number if you need it....
I have been accepted into a nursing program starting this Fall (yay!). At orientation, we were all given a Health History and Physical Examination Form to complete- part for us and part for the...
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Well, I can tell you that two people were called off the wait list this morning and attended today! They also said that there are about 20 others hoping and waiting to see if anyone drops out over the...
Lilpoka replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing
Hi Gabrianam...tomorrow is the orientation for those who have accepted Clackamas this Fall. And...it is my birthday, lol. But mostly because I have worked my you know what off to get to this point and...
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Well, it is official. I just notified Mt. Hood that I am declining my position for the Fall term. Ugh! I still can't believe how difficult it was to do that. I was really torn between CCC and Mt....
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I wanted to let everyone know that I sent in my decline letter for PCC waitlist #18 today, and I am declining my acceptance to MHCC. Here I come Clackamas. I still can't believe how tough of a...
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I am 99% sure I will go with Clackamas. I didn't think there would be a quetion about which I would choose (CCC) but I loved my interview with Mt. Hood and everyone there is so nice. I have heard...
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Awww....sadness! I haven't gotten my mail yet, but I feel a bit of disappointment right now. I talked to someone this morning that said letters were mailed out yesterday morning. I wouldn't think it...
Lilpoka replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing
Well I am hoping that we know soon! Friday seems like forever away, so I am thinking happy thoughts for tomorrow (which still seems forever away, lol). But just for anyone out there on the PCC...
Lilpoka replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing
Well my fingers are crossed for you! We'll know soon. I sure hope it works out for you. And for me, too. And...anyone else out there biting their nails, stalking the mailman this
Lilpoka replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing
So is everyone excited to hear from Clackamas this week? I wish I wasn't so hard on myself about it. I just really feel like I froze on the essay and that it probably hurt my...
Lilpoka replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing
I think you just have to go into a program with the idea that you are GOING to make it work and become a great nurse. There are always going to be teachers that you don't click with. I know I have had...