Cali_Nurse_209

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  1. How far would you commute to nursing school?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been going to the university for 2 semesters and start their BSN program this month and I only commute 25 miles each way. It's not

  2. Who's getting EXCITED!!??

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!! I recently finished all of immunizations, received my textbooks and CPR. It's all starting to sink in now but I don't think it'll really hit me until my orientation on August 17....

  3. I didn't pass the TEAS V..

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to jojo1800's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    How many times are you able to take the exam? The program I'm starting allowed 3 attempts at the TEAS V. The exam tells you your low scoring areas so maybe you could focus on those areas and try to...

  4. Want to Succeed? Thought for the Day

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Students

    I really liked this quote. I'll be starting the BSN program next month and I work the night shift, weekends now and I'd do a lot of studying during my down time which I really enjoyed. I have a lot of...

  5. Nursing student 'food for thought'

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I start the BSN program next month and I've been trying to eat more healthier. I also work the night shift on weekends and I've found that peanuts and trail mix type of snacks give me energy. Idk if...

  6. How many hours to work as a CNA in Nursing School??

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to PedsHopeful's topic in General Students

    I will be starting the BSN program and I work as a CNA. I've been a CNA since 2008 and don't plan on quitting my job while in nursing school. I used to work full time but once I got my acceptance...

  7. Nursing school + working - WWYD?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to WorkingTowardsBSN's topic in General Students

    I'm also starting a 3 yr BSN program next month and I will be keeping my job as a CNA. I was working full time but once I got my acceptance letter I immediately told my employer that I wanted to work...

  8. Things that gross you out..

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    I'm not a nurse and don't start nursing school until next month. But I am a CNA and when I worked in LTC I took care of a a man whose whole back was covered in bed soars that were just horrible. It...

  9. Cheating in Pre-Reqs

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to xxyyzz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would definitely say something. We had a cheating problem like this in our Organic/Biochem lecture and lab. I noticed it and so did my friend that had lab after mine. She ended up informing our...

  10. Common Misconceptions of myself as a Nurse Aides/Medication Aides

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to miabia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Great post. I'm a CNA also starting nursing school next month and I can relate to a lot of what you said. I started out in LTC now I work in a psych facilitiy. I also work the night shift and it...

  11. New RN Grad going to CA Prisons

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to misspinkmeow's topic in Correctional

    I don't know everything there is to know about the prison system. I've been a CNA since 2008 and start nursing school next month. Some nursing programs will let you sit for the CNA test I believe...

  12. New RN Grad going to CA Prisons

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to misspinkmeow's topic in Correctional

    I would say take the CNA class if you actually have the time to do it

  13. New RN Grad going to CA Prisons

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to misspinkmeow's topic in Correctional

    That sounds like a good idea. I have a friend who works as a CNA @ the womens prison @ Chowchilla which isn't too far from

  14. What are some things I can Do NOW to prepare Myself??

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to carberrylane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congratulations!!!! I also start nursing school next month. I've bought my required textbooks and been looking over them. I started reviewing medical terminology and dosage calculations. Also,...

  15. How to get experience before you graduate?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to misspinkmeow's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh and try to look into free CNA courses if you can. Some nursing homes offer them for free. That's where I did mine and it was about 7 weeks long. Community colleges offer them but it's about a whole...

  16. Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    @kawaiinomiko thank

  17. Worried about taking out student loans....!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start the BSN program this fall but I've been attending the university since last fall and I took out a small loan. I do receive grants and applied for scholarships but decided to take out the loan...

  18. Anyone going to Modesto Junior College?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to dvas00's topic in California Nursing

    I was going to apply to Modesto JC but I ended up getting accepted to CSU Stanislaus' BSN program for this fall. I did hear that Modesto JC had a good program though. Best of luck to you

  19. 7/20/2012 My happy birthday PRESENT!!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to MusiQsoulmaster's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to you!!!! Seems like you worked real hard and you deserve it. I start nursing school this fall and I'm a long way from taking the nclex, but I know I have to stay

  20. I'm in!!!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Lame's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!! All this hard work paid

  21. Who got accepted into BSN program at CSU Stanislaus for Fall 2012?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to tv6101's topic in California Nursing

    Yes I'm going to the boot camp. The letter says they would like a response by August 1st but you can still register for it the day of the boot camp. They said if there are any questions about the boot...

  22. Who got accepted into BSN program at CSU Stanislaus for Fall 2012?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to tv6101's topic in California Nursing

    You can go on CSU Stan's website and click on the a-z index and find the WPST section. On there they have actual past essay prompts along with the student's essays so you can see what it's like. It...

  23. Who got accepted into BSN program at CSU Stanislaus for Fall 2012?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to tv6101's topic in California Nursing

    The nursing boot camp will be held on Aug 13 from 0900-1600 and it's $20. There was a letter about it in the packet that they sent

  24. Who got accepted into BSN program at CSU Stanislaus for Fall 2012?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to tv6101's topic in California Nursing

    I've submitted most of my documents on certifiedprofile. The ones I still need to submit are my CPR/BLS and student health

  25. Anyone have a list of Nursing Fundamental Skills?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to tenjuna's topic in General Students

    Before I received my actual textbooks for my program I ordered Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy and it goes over pretty much all the skills. The whole "Made Incredibly Easy" series are...