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    West Coast University- OC starting June 2013

    Tonks57 replied to zasaeki's topic in California Nursing

    I am not starting in June as I have been there for more than a year (currently finishing 3rd term of nursing core), but I just want to say good luck! Do not listen to everyones negativity. Yes, we...
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    Some facts about the West Coast BSN program

    Tonks57 replied to X620's topic in California Nursing

    I go to WCU. I am doing my clinicals at UCI right now and I know 3 different people from West Coast that got hired at UCI in the critical care unit and burn unit straight after graduation. I wish...
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    WCU vs. MSMC?

    Tonks57 replied to trebleclefmama's topic in California Nursing

    MSMC is better known, but WCU is NOT a degree mill. It is extremely challenging. People fail all the time and get mad because they thought they were "buying" their BSN. That is not the case at all....
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    West Coast University Opinion?

    Tonks57 replied to Theone40's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I go to WCU and I like it. It is really hard. You are NOT buying your degree. I almost wish they made it easier considering how much we are paying-- I completely understand why it is so difficult,...
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    West Coast University January 2013

    Tonks57 replied to theMRchris's topic in California Nursing

    I completely agree with the no tolerance for mediocrity comment. It is so true. Unfortunately, we lost a few students once we hit med surg/pharm. Some just did not take it as serious and they ended up...
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    westcoast university los angeles ca.

    Tonks57 replied to woodtownemt's topic in California Nursing

    I am a student at WCU in OC and I really like it. I am in my 3rd core term and it is SO hard. I mean, beyond stressful. Exams every week, clinicals, care plans, med math exams, ATI's, skills...
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    Metabolic Acidosis with aspiration pneumonia?

    Tonks57 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I am having a hard time understanding why this patient would have metabolic acidosis. Here are her ABGs: ph: 7.27, PaCO2: 41 mmHg, PaO2: 80 mmHg, HCO3: 15 mmol/L. I did the ROME and that is how...
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    Metabolic Acidosis with aspiration pneumonia?

    Tonks57 replied to Tonks57's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much! You have made it so much easier to understand. I really appreciate
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    Metabolic Acidosis with aspiration pneumonia?

    Tonks57 replied to Tonks57's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The patient has several other issues: hypoxic encephalopathy, tracheostomy, history of MRSA in her sputum, 104 degree fever, WBC count of 17 x 10^9, HR is 122, RR is 31, O2 sat is 90%, chest x ray...
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    Tips for doing well in Med Surg and Pharm

    Tonks57 posted a topic in General Students

    So I just finished my first term of nursing and I am moving on to these 2 classes. Including skills lab, clinical and tutoring fundamentals students. Can someone give me advice/charts that come in...
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    Tips for doing well in Med Surg and Pharm

    Tonks57 replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your advice. I just looked up my syllabus for the 3 classes and I am freaking out now. There is so much to do! I mean, holy crap. I am already having crazy anxiety over it!
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    Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Tonks57 replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! I am just finishing up with my first term. It has been amazing. I am in love with it. About to move onto Med Surg which I am thrilled about and I start clinical on November 8th! Super...
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    Help with Final Exam Anxiety?

    Tonks57 replied to c.kelly20's topic in General Students

    Hello! I am also in an accelerated program so I understand how finals pile up on each other the last week. I have test anxiety about the minute before I take an exam, I begin to panic. But what I...
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    West Coast Uni Pre-reqs?

    Tonks57 replied to MusicEMT's topic in California Nursing

    Yea, if you are REALLY good at O. chem/general/some bio chem, I would say go for it. But I have heard they make their challenge tests extremely hard. Chem is not my thing and it was the hardest class...
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    West Coast Uni Pre-reqs?

    Tonks57 replied to MusicEMT's topic in California Nursing

    I go to WCU and they took 6 of my pre reqs. So I had a little under a year of their stuff to do. The only ones they usually don't take are pathophysiology, biochem, cultural pluralism (although that...
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    Best care plan book?

    Tonks57 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello all, I was wondering what the best care plan book is? Do you use multiple? Or is one good enough? I just got my first care plan scenario and I am barely doing the patho on it, but I want to...
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    Advice to New Nursing Students

    Tonks57 replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    Thank you... that is a very good way to think of it.
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    Calling graduating class of 2014!

    Tonks57 replied to Jamaicandol's topic in General Students

    I just started on monday! I love it so far! It is so interesting and my brain is learning so much. You will do
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    The rolling backpack debate

    Tonks57 replied to winterlights08's topic in General Students

    I say forget what anyone else thinks and get one! I have a Zuca bag that is not a traditional rolling backpack. I only use that on days I plan on being at campus forever. I have a small backpack but...
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    Fluid & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy

    Tonks57 replied to shay&lynn's topic in General Students

    I am only in funds now and not at fluids and electrolytes, but everyone around me recommends that book so I say go for it! It can't hurt and it has good reviews on
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    Do you read the entire book?

    Tonks57 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi there! I am going to be starting nursing school on the 27th and I just got my fundamentals book today. So I started reading our assigned chapters and WOW. So much information! Very interesting...
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    Another slightly silly question re: supplies

    Tonks57 replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    I think that is perfectly fine! I am the same way, but with all things disney, especially Minnie Mouse! I have a Minnie lunchbox and pencil keeper
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    Do you read the entire book?

    Tonks57 replied to Tonks57's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the comments everyone. So far, I have read 3 of the 4 chapters. The first 2 were a piece of cake and then came the 3rd... Just brought back a TON of physiology that I thought I knew...
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    Worried about my nursing supplies!?

    Tonks57 replied to Randi156's topic in General Students

    Wow what idiots. I cannot believe how rude they are to you. Bring your stuff and use it proudly. And you do NOT want to be friends with those kinds of people. You will find someone else who is a good...
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    First day of Nursing School..

    Tonks57 replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    Yay! I am so excited for you! I start next week and I am thrilled. Don't let anyones negative comments get down on you. My sister is a RN and let's just say that nursing is not for her. I do not...