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Hello, I've been in my final quarter internship in the ICU and it's been a blast, but there's one thing that's been bugging me. Let me give you a scenario... The patient has a triple lumen CVC -- 1 port has Diprivan running, 1 port has Levophed runni...

That definitely sounds like the safer option/better practice. Thanks! I guess what I'm trying to get at in a more general way is if I have two compatible medications attached to their own separate IV pumps and Y-site them, the medication will get to ...

1st year MECN here.. For epidemiology, you can take it through BYU independent study (~$700) or you can take Nursing 50 through UCLA during the summer (~$1500). I'm open for questions. I love the program so far, and my classmates are the best!

Just got in! I was number 20 on the list. Good luck to those still waiting!

Thanks for the update! I appreciate it!

In the past two years ~40% of the WL was offered admission into the class. I believe 25 students from 2011 were contacted (for 60 spots) and ~40 students for 2012 (for 90 spots). Hopefully the trend continues this year, but with things competitive n...

Thanks for the info cstark! I'm dying to get off the alternate list and reading your post makes me want to go to UCLA even more!

1 CNA for 20 residents?! Yikes! But I hear you! Do you have any plans to look for another job?

I think the people on the alternate list won't hear back for a while because the admissions office is still fielding responses from those who were accepted. I'd give it another week or so before we start hearing anything.

I'm a big fan of anything South of Wilshire Blvd. There are multiple buses that run through that area. The Bruin or Big Blue Buses will take you to/pretty close to the School of Nursing. The apartments on the hill where the undergrads and frats are c...

@Ltho I sent an e-mail to both addresses listed in the letter.

Hey everyone, I tried doing a search for this, but didn't get anywhere... Is there a clear-cut advantage for those who submitted their application by the priority deadline vs regular deadline (e.g. a reserved number of spots for priority applicants)?...

Congrats to the acceptees! I hope to join you all in the Fall! @nextway55: I think the delay with the mail lies with USPS rather than UCLA choosing what to send out. I mail stuff through USPS quite often and the post office in my area seems to be on ...

UCLA alum. 3.6 undergrad GPA. Can't remember my prerequisite GPA. 2 years of research experience with a publication. A lot of hospital volunteering. Got my nursing asst. certification and worked as one.

I got my letter today and I live in LA. Number 20 on the waiting list! More waiting for me...

https://www.gradadmissions.ucla.edu/newapp/Login.asp?topage=AdmissionStatus.asp

Sorry to hear that beaee. Try to contact the admissions folks and see what you can work on. Good luck the rest of the way. I still have the following message: To date, no decision has been made on your application. You may want to check the Applicat...

That's exactly how I felt during clinicals. One of the CNAs told me that some of what I learned in class/clinicals is inapplicable to the real-world. Time management is extremely important, deadlines must be met, and the responsibility is overwhelmin...

I remember getting clocked in the chin--twice--by a resident with dementia. It happens, but don't take it personally. They are confused, scared and wondering why I'm in their room at 2:00 am changing them. As you've discovered, this line of work is ...

Thanks for answering the questions. I really appreciate it! RE: clinical hours.. I remember reading in a previous MECN thread that UCLA had the most clinical hours of any school in the area. Did they change that recently? Also, how easy/difficult is ...

@lisapett42 How many days of class do you have per week? Weekends included? What are some things the program does well? In your opinion, what can be improved? Do you recommend part-time/per-diem work during school? Thanks!

Also from the area, graduated from UCLA in 2010. I think UCLA holds a white coat ceremony if I'm not mistaken.

Still kind of surprised that the thread is only 7 pages long. Where are all the applicants at?!

I've just started at a SNF recently, but on a different shift. You're not alone! It does get better with experience. My first night was one I'd like to forget -- I made everything hard for myself (e.g. forgetting supplies --> make multiple trips i...

Another thing you may want to consider is where the nursing school has you do your clinical rotations. There's a world of a difference between a university medical center vs. a community hospital (exaggerating a bit but still).