Cali_Nurse_209

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  1. Summer term students

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Jack245's topic in General Students

    Wish my BSN program offered nursing classes in the summer, it would make the program go by quick but they don't. So I start nursing school next month. Did some reviewing now I'm going to enjoy the...

  2. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I've been accepted to CSU Stanislaus' BSN program this fall 2012 yay! I've finished my immunizations, physical, drug test etc. Now all I have to do is renew my CPR and purchase student health...

  3. What is your dream nursing career

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    My ultimate goal would be to become a nurse practitioner, most likely in ER or Critical Care. But my short term would be to finish my BSN program, work in either med surg or ER and gain as much...

  4. Count down begins!!!

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

    I'm also counting down the days. I've bought my textbooks and most of my supplies. My physical is tomorrow and the shots are all done. I've reviewed the material that my BSN program wanted us to for...

  5. Is anyone else nervous about starting nursing school???

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

    I'm actually anxious and excited for next month. I don't want to psych myself out so I'm staying positive about it. We have a med math test the first week of school and I'm excited because I took a...

  6. How many times/years did it take to get accepted.

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

    I actually was accepted into the BSN program the first time I applied. But I had also turned in applications for the ASN and LVN program at a community college previously and wasn't accepted, weird...

  7. Any cnas around to chat?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, my name is Holidays. I've been a CNA since 2008, worked in LTC and now I work in a psych facility. Yes, I'll be starting the BSN program next month. It's nice to meet

  8. Recollections from 25 years of psychiatric nursing

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to marydc's topic in Psychiatric

    I start nursing school next month and I had a few ideas on what kind of nurse I wanted to be. I'm a CNA and I've been working in a psych facility for over a year now and working there and seeing what...

  9. For profit nursing school

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in General Students

    No, honestly I'd rather wait and go to a traditional school where I wouldn't have to worry about accreditation/approval, high tuition rates etc. Luckily, I start nursing school next month. I know...

  10. Working as a CNA while in nursing school...

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Candimk2's topic in General Students

    Well, I don't start the BSN program until next month but I've been a CNA since 2008. I was working full time but I switched to just working on Fridays and Saturdays since I'll be starting nursing...

  11. Yes! Maybe it won't be so bad..

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Actually I'm excited for fundamentals next month. I took a critical thinking class not to long ago and I've been looking over my schools textbooks. I also bought Fundamentals of Nursing Made...

  12. CNA jumpstart?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to kellz25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It doesn't seem like it would be a bad idea, you should go for it. It's not the best pay but it's decent and stable, I can't complain. I became a CNA in 2008, worked in LTC for a little bit but...

  13. A way to not work?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Nurse2BLife's topic in General Students

    I'm a CNA and I used to work full time now I just work on Friday and Saturday nights as a CNA in a mental health facility that really isn't that demanding, since I will be starting the BSN program...

  14. how to become a cna

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to taytay05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At a community college if you plan on getting financial aid, you would probably have to attend full time which is 12 credits. You should contact the school directly because they are able to better...

  15. CNA getting negativity from other CNAS because of acceptance in nursing school!!

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

    I feel where you're coming from. I've have snide remarks made to me about getting into nursing school. Some CNAs congratulated me but I could sense the animosity. I don't get it, it's like we are...

  16. how to become a cna

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to taytay05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been a CNA in California since 2008. There are two options in the area where I live. I went through a free 7 week program that was offered through a nursing home. Once we passed the class we went...

  17. Any cnas around to chat?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I'm a CNA in California. Nice to meet

  18. Does nursing school look at your overall GPA?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to kidd5006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like most posters have said, every program is different and you should contact the program you want to attend to be sure of the criteria. My school is points system and overall gpa was one of the many...

  19. African American male here. I have some questions for my fellow nurses

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Shack502's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to

  20. How many HHA's/CNA's are content with where they work?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked in an assisted living facility, nursing home and now I work in a mental health facility. I like being a CNA and where I work now because I've been exposed to different backgrounds and...

  21. Obamacare and Mark of Beast... wrong time to be a nurse?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to tarotale's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Reading this post and all I have to say is

  22. I really need help

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to yoo2na's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attend CSU Stanislaus and will be starting their BSN program this fall. Some universities are starting to get strict with admission requirements in nursing. Stanislaus only allows you to repeat 1...

  23. How many nursing schools should I apply?

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

    Well, you should apply to as many schools that you can, granted that you meet their requirements and want to go there. Don't put all your eggs in one basket because what if you don't get in? It's just...

  24. Worried to death about dosage cal!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    Same here. I start the BSN program in August and our acceptance letters told us that they wanted us to have a basic understanding of medical terminology and dosage calculations since the program...

  25. I would give anything...

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

    I'd agree with what most of the posters have said. Schools look at more than just your grades. Apply to more schools if you have to. Don't give up, I say that because in April I received a letter from...