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  1. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    You will have what is called "alternative clinical experience" or ACE as everyone refers to it beginning on week 1 (unless you have Monday clinical in which case you will begin on week 2. ACE will...

  2. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Which books did you find as an old edition? That may be ok for certain

  3. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The only thing that has to be a certain color is your white uniform. I like to be colorful with everything else

  4. lpn to bsn/rn or rn to bsn

    christina731 replied to btf4's topic in LPN to RN

    There are two different NCLEX Exams. After PN school you will take your NCLEX-PN exam. Then you will have to do an LPN-RN bridge program and take your NCLEX-RN exam. After that you can do an RN-BSN...

  5. Did You Go Into Nursing For One Specialty?

    christina731 replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing school knowing that I want to help people and make money in the process. In my time in school I have determined that my ultimate goal is trauma/critical care nursing. I will be...

  6. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    They continue to call applicants all the way up until the time school starts. A friend of mine got her call in the 2nd week of January. So don't lost hope :) people always drop out for all sorts of...

  7. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Very true! Just follow the rules and you'll be fine. You can't change the craziness that is the CSN nursing program. Just roll with it

  8. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    No, you do not need ebooks. Buy what's cheaper for you and do not spend the money on the bundle because the price includes

  9. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Summerlin medsurg! Not my first choice but I'm excited to start! I did 211 at Summerlin and I loved

  10. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    No problem! I'd love to be there tomorrow to meet you all but I start my first night of preceptorship tomorrow night at 7pm and I need my beauty rest! Enjoy your day tomorrow and make some new...

  11. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    You can. And you can highlight in different colors and print/copy/share those highlights with others

  12. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The $400 ebook bundle contains all of the required books that you will need for 101/125. You will also continue to use these books throughout nursing

  13. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I wish it was. Sadly it's just for 1st semester. I've probably spent about $2000 on books because I like the ebooks plus new hard copies. I don't like used books with someone else's notes and

  14. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    A 6" Galaxy screen cannot compare to the 10" iPad screen IMO. Try to find a larger Galaxy of you

  15. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    You can download them and access them without wifi but they take up a ton of space. Mine is only 16gb and they take up most of that. Sometimes I have to delete one and download another when I need it....

  16. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Also, it works just fine on my iPad, iPhone, Android phone and

  17. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I really like the platform that Elsevier uses for our ebooks. It's different than what actually comes with the book. I think it was money well

  18. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The 800 one is likely hard copies + ebooks and the 438 is probably ebooks only. It really depends on what your learning style is. I've never bought any recommended books and I've always done just...

  19. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    My packet that I signed for had an acceptance letter and a letter acknowledging that I will be at the orientations or lose my spot. I actually got a bigger packet at orientation with all sorts of info...

  20. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    List of supplies that I have found useful. This list is not all inclusive and I may have forgotten some. I will reply with more tidbits that I find useful. -required: stethoscope (I have a Littman...

  21. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    They may be selling pen lights and other junk like that but I would buy on Amazon. The only things that you SHOULD buy at orientation are the goodies that SNA will be selling. The money benefits all...

  22. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Do not print out the handbook. A digital copy on your phone/tablet/computer will suffice. They have changed it multiple times since I started and you will be wasting enough paper soon enough. Bring...

  23. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Attendance is very strict, especially with regard to clinical and lab. The state board of nursing requires that a student completes a certain amount of hours in order to be eligible for licensure....

  24. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    You're telling me! I've been a prenursing/nursing student since 2010. I should have a bachelors degree by now but I'm happy with my 2 associates

  25. CSN Spring 2015

    christina731 replied to mamacruz87's topic in Nevada Nursing

    There are generally plenty of Saturday options that many people do not want so you should not have a