barcode120x RN, NP

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    What to expect now...

    It pretty comes down to yourself. I had a few classmates that never had to touch the book (aside from references, careplans and such) and got straight A's. Some, like myself, have to bury ourselves in...
  2. Been browsing these forums and for the most part, I see people passing NCLEX at numbers than end in "0" or "5". Just thought that it was odd that my test shut off at after my 94th question (or would...
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    Where is everyone from in the world?

    Born in Southern California, still in SoCal. SoCal all the
  4. Been browsing through some of the new grad resumes here and I had a few questions: -Is a cover letter required even though I'm employed at the hospital I'm hoping to work at? -this would probably tie...
  5. Thank you very much! You answered most, if not all of my questions! I'll get to it right away. I would appreciate any other input anyone else has to offer and thanks again/in advance! So glad I didn't...
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    Working and Nursing School

    I started off working 2, 8-hour graveyard shifts (11:30pm to 8am) Friday and Saturday night as a lift technician for rehab services. We eventually switched to 12-hours and I ended up working one 12...
  7. Unless you were told specifically by a professor or someone in the nursing department, it'll be
  8. There will ALWAYS be weekend clinicals to accommodate the students that cannot have weekday
  9. I doubt I'm not the only one that doesn't want a nurse that won't provide supportive teamwork and just "figure it out on your own." You did however, provide the formula, but instead of just assuming...
  10. Don't forget to make the FB group private. Also, don't forget to let everyone at the orientation know about the facebook group. As answered a bit earlier, if you are an alternate for Fall, but there...
  11. I was a member for Caduceus in the past, but didn't care much for it tbh. And yes, you have to be a current nursing student in order to be in
  12. Congrats to those that will start in fall as well to alternates (because that means for sure you are in the program). Heads up, but look into joining CNSA (California Nursing Student Association)....
  13. I don't know much about the international books. I DO know that I've used those for regular GE classes (such as biology and physiology) because they were cheaper and from what I can remember, they...
  14. Honestly, there is not a much a big difference between the current edition versus the older edition; however, use the older edition at your own risk. It's better to use a current edition. Let's say...
  15. They actually do recommend LVNs start from the beginning because what it boils down to is that RN and LVNs are different and provide different levels of care. If anything, 1st semester will be a...
  16. In regards to Saturday/Sunday clinical, yes, those are available for all courses (except the courses that don't have clinical); though, you are not guaranteed a Sat/Sun because it's all based on...
  17. You will get the first semester's reading list upon
  18. Wow, I just recently started browsing this place again and I totally forgot that I posted this thread last year! I never thought that this thread was still active haha. Just to briefly go over the...
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    Mount Sacs Nursing program

    https://allnurses.com/california-nursing/mt-sac-mt-828393.html Check that out, a thread I started last year for Mt SAC nursing (which I'm currently in) and I'll be replying/answering questions there....
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    Awkward moment?

    Not at all, but I can see that happening in my future, but all I can say is respect what the patient wants. If she doesn't want you in next time, grab someone else, otherwise go in and do it! We too...
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    Options for scrub pants

    You're school doesn't require you to buy/where their nursing uniform/scrub? If so lucky. If you don't mind pricing and it could be any brand, I highly recommend Dickies' pants. It has tons of pockets...
  22. Mt SAC has been on the "lottery" system for awhile and they are changing to the point system starting Spring 2013. I'm well aware of exactly how it works, but I needed some quick advice. I applied for...
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    not accepted

    I don't think having a TBI affected your chances of not getting in. In my area (socal), applicants with disabilities get extra points (not a whole lot, but better than nothing). I also believe...
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    Time management; class, family, exercise...etc

    If you work on top of exercise and intend to work during nursing school, imo you're gonna need slice some things up and if anything, it would be exercise. But, don't toss it away! You definitely need...
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    We're not here for that

    In response to the OP, I have a classmate that has a similar mindset; although, he doesn't stand outside waiting for the CNA. I remember going around asking all the CNAs if they needed help with...