Cali_Nurse_209

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  1. Did you take all non-nursing classes first?

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

    I started out @ a community college and took all of my prereqs for the ASN along with the BSN prereqs. I ended up transferring to a university and was accepted to their BSN program this fall. Like...

  2. Concerned about grades in science classes

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

    I would never tell anyone to give up. If this is really what you want to do then go for it. We all go through things but we get through them. If you're having a hard time maybe try and find out where...

  3. Preparing for Fall '12 nursing programs!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to nynurse1232b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start the BSN program in the fall as well. To prepare myself, I just finished a book that went over dosage calculations, I'm now reading a book called Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy,...

  4. Vietnamese or Spanish

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

    Hello, I live in Merced and I'll be starting the BSN program @ CSU Stanislaus this

  5. Scared I won't get accepted...Anxious in need of encouraging Words

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

    I was going to tell you to stay positive but I see you got in so Congratulations to you!!!!!!! I've also been accepted to the BSN program for this fall. I know the wait was nerve

  6. Is working a cna job, and going to rn school manageable?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes you can do it. I worked full time as a CNA while doing my prereqs. I still work as a CNA, but now I only work the noc shift on weekends since I'll be starting the BSN program this fall. There are...

  7. Officially a "nursing" student..?!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Congratulations to you!!!! I was so excited to finally be able to call myself a nursing student too when I got my acceptance letter last month. It's

  8. Starting in the fall

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

    I'd say just try to do best in your prereqs and get good grades. Also, keep a positive attitude. I have finished all of my prereqs and been accepted to the BSN program. Although, I don't start nursing...

  9. Found out schedule for ADN Program Fall 2012!!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to dsf43's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!! My schedule was up in May for the BSN. I'll be taking Intro into Nursing Research, Health Assessment, and Fundamentals of Nursing and my lab. So excited to actually be starting nursing...

  10. Preparing for the Entrance Exam

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Ashleym9831's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most school require some sort of entrance exam. I'm in California and took the TEAS V, which is the Test of Essential Academic Skills. I passed with a good score and was accepted to the BSN program....

  11. Has anyone else taken College Chemistry wothout HS chem?

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

    Your school will have tutoring services offered for free on campus. Of course it's included in the fees you pay in tuition. But other than that just find out where it's located and sign up. Also, I'd...

  12. Vietnamese or Spanish

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

    In high school I took Spanish for 2 yrs,so when I entered college I wanted to take Spanish again but I didn't have time because it wasn't a required class and I didn't have time with my pre nursing...

  13. Im worried Online pre-req classes will lower my chances?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to TaraAnn91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should just contact the school and ask them directly. I took all my prereqs @ a community college and they didn't offer classes like micro, anat, ap, or chem online. I transferred to a university...

  14. Has anyone else taken College Chemistry wothout HS chem?

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

    Although, I did take chemistry in high school, college chemistry wasn't all that bad. I received a B in Intro Chem at a community college and when I transferred to the university I took...

  15. How do you Know?

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

    Like a lot of people, I've always been interested in the medical field. I initially thought about medical school and my whole family kept pushing me towards it. But the more I tried to go that...

  16. I'm Going to Scream!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    Lol I feel you on that one. I can only study in complete silence too. How inconsiderate of that boy, it's affecting your study time and you have every right not to be distracted in that way. You...

  17. Happy National Nursing Assistants Week!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to shay&lynn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't even know it was this week. I've been a CNA since 2008 and I start the BSN program this fall. I love my job as a CNA and plan to keep it while I'm in nursing school since I will only work...

  18. Orientation(s)?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    I only have one orientation but it's 8hrs long. It's Aug 17 we start the week after. It's mandatory and if you don't attend you forfeit your spot in the program and there are only 30 of us. Come to...

  19. Nursing students - what can I do to prepare while I wait?

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to bfiehn0905's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start the BSN program in the fall and I've finished reviewing dosage calculations and some medical terminology. I'm also going over a book called Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy. But...

  20. What classes did you take the semester after you finished pre-reqs?

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

    After my prereqs I took a coreq for the nursing program then I found out last month that I was accepted to the BSN program this fall. I'd say if you haven't already, then try and get coreqs and...

  21. I got accepted into nursing school!!!!

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to sbem10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations to you!!!!! I'm also starting nursing school this

  22. How exactly does a BSN program work?

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

    I took my prereqs @ @ community college here in Cali then I transferred to a state university. I was 1st considered a pre nursing student. I applied to the BSN program this past January and received...

  23. Exams

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to lucretia37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most nursing programs require some sort of entrance exam you have to take before you are accepted. I had to take the TEAS V exam. But you should call the school and find out what exam it is if you...

  24. Rejection hurts

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

    Congratulations!! Similar thing happened to me. I was alternate #9 and pretty much accepted the fact that I wouldn't get in this Fall but the nursing dept called me on the day of my last final and...

  25. Nursing school excitement...

    Cali_Nurse_209 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    This April I received my letter and was alternate #9 so I pretty much thought I'd have to reapply nxt semester and left it @ that. So, last month while taking my last final, my phone keeps vibrating...