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  1. Anybody In Oakland

    smile123 replied to topscot's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with mobilePN. The distance between SF and Oakalnd/Berkeley is short. You can live in Oakland or Berkeley in the East Bay and then take BART Bay Area Rapid Transit) or drive over the Bay...

  2. Applying today and holding breath!

    smile123 replied to kukukajoo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Best of luck to you! Where are you applying? Or at least tell us what city and state so we can chime in if we have heard anything about that school!

  3. accelerated program AND full-time job?

    smile123 replied to Wondergirl0905's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would advise you to work part time. Accel'd programs are really intense and you will feel a sleep deficit with a fulltime work schedule. Plus, you need the extra time to study. The pace is fast!...

  4. Direct-entry MSN programs

    smile123 replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    We only had 2 weeks off! I relaxed a little, read pleasure books, saw Harry Potter and the Chronicles of Narnia, and visited with family and friends. I'm back at school taking Adult Med Surg. It's...

  5. why can't i just take A&P? why do they have to be separate?

    smile123 replied to pedsnur2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school offered A&P together, so I took 3 quarters of A&P (I, II and III) to get the appropraite credits. You may want to look at another school if your schedule allows.

  6. School loan question

    smile123 replied to pp516's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dawn is indeed correct. If you can apply for bank loans (Citibank, etc) BEFORE you quit your job, that will be helpful. They don't care that you are going to leave your job afterwards, you just have...

  7. Baltimore Living Info

    smile123 replied to gracefulc's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I second PennyLane. I live in Charles Village and take the shuttle (free for JHU students) which takes 20 minutes to get to the nursing school. (The nursing school is also across the street from the...

  8. Desktop or Laptop?

    smile123 replied to DaughterofRuth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My vote is laptop hands down. I have a laptop and it's great because you don't have to devote a lot of space for it and can move it out of the way when you need more desk space. You can get a Wifi...

  9. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    smile123 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's amazing! And I thought Stanford was high at $35/hr for new grads. I was wondering what the new grad orientation program was like. How long is it and what areas do they orient new grads in?...

  10. Group Interviews

    smile123 replied to BlaineCM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was part of a group interview and it was very strange. They asked the same questions to all the participants and we went around the room answering in a round robin fashion. For question #1, they...

  11. which GPA is looked at?

    smile123 replied to misttampa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I agree. I had a 4.0 in my pre-reqs, but it didn't matter for the local community college, because all you needed was a 3.0 in the pre-reqs. Then they did it by lottery. People had been in the...

  12. which GPA is looked at?

    smile123 replied to misttampa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually, many schools look at a couple different GPA's. They will look at your undergrad GPA, then the last 60 credits (this usually includes your pre-reqs), and then your pre-reqs (this could be...

  13. Will a Masters Help

    smile123 replied to misttampa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depending on the specific school and program, they will give you "credit" or points in the admission process to become an RN. A master's shows them you can succeed at a master's level; they sometimes...

  14. ? re: becoming an NP specializing in infertility

    smile123 replied to vmcneill01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Generally to be a NP, you need a MSN. But I'm not sure what other training you would need. I knew a FNP who worked in Ob/Gyn area to help infertility patients. So perhaps you should go for the FNP...

  15. Universities/Hospitals in San Fran Area

    smile123 replied to sadstudent's topic in California Nursing

    I'd say expect closer to 75K yearly or higher for that much experience! Go for it.

  16. New accelerated BSN program in San Diego

    smile123 replied to GoldenFire5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's so great about the accel'd BSN program! It would have saved me from moving to the East Coast to get one! But I have friends who would love to apply to this one! Thanks for sharing!

  17. Any Fall 2006 JHU Applicants?

    smile123 replied to Peachy720's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Peachy, I'm so sorry! Why don't you email me and we can discuss more later! I just completed 2 finals today, so I'm really wiped. And I have one more to go! Hope you did OK on your final!...

  18. Any Fall 2006 JHU Applicants?

    smile123 replied to Peachy720's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Alanap brings up a good ponit. Since the accel'd class starts June 2006 and the traditional class starts next Sept, it would make sense to contact the accel'd class first. My friend, who was...

  19. Any Fall 2006 JHU Applicants?

    smile123 replied to Peachy720's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi Peachy, Well, actually "namaste" is blessing, not a yoga pose per se: "I honor the place in you where Spirit lives I honor the place in you which is of Love, of Truth, of Light, of Peace, when...

  20. Any Fall 2006 JHU Applicants?

    smile123 replied to Peachy720's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hang in there Peachy. It could be they are going down a list and there are only so many hours in the day to contact applicants! If your name is toward the end of the alphabet, it could be next week....

  21. Any Fall 2006 JHU Applicants?

    smile123 replied to Peachy720's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I know another person who got accepted for early decision this week, so JHUSON are in the process of contacting people now. If you are not there live, I don't think they leave a message. They want to...

  22. Stanford and UCSF??

    smile123 replied to reungar's topic in California Nursing

    The SF Bay area has one of the highest costs of living. But it's also one of the nicest places to live. You can go to the beach, up to the mountains, hike the foothills, sail on the bay, and enjoy...

  23. Stanford and UCSF??

    smile123 replied to reungar's topic in California Nursing

    I drive with the traffic! ;-) Seriously, if you work the 7am to 7pm shift, you will be avoiding the rush hour traffic

  24. Advice on BAY AREA/ SF

    smile123 replied to nursefrancois's topic in California Nursing

    Did you CALL up the VA recently? Have you applied to any other hospitals in the Bay Area? You can go to their websites, fill out the applications forms online and followup. You can see the...

  25. Congratulations!!

    smile123 replied to Race Mom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations Woogy! I was watching your pencil "tick" away.... You'll do great! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: