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Ok my night shifters, I have a question for all of you, how do you stay healthy while working the night shift? I gained 13 lbs since I started working the night shift as a new grad in April. Before I started working the night shift, I would go to the gym 3-4 times a week, meal prep my meals but since I started working nights I have no time for either cause A) I'm too tired or B) Catching up on my sleep. PLEASE HELP WITH IDEAS!!

I plan on being in CA in a couple of weeks and want to do the LiveScan process to get the fingerprints done. I noticed that on the LiveScan forms there is a space for a CA driver's license. The question probably has been asked already but what did you guys put there? Did you guys leave it blank? I've called the BRN numerous times to ask thosse question and I'm either put on hold or told to call back due to high call volumes. Thank you guys in advance!

How long did you study for? I'm 4 weeks out from taking my test is that plenty of time?

Hey guys! I just scheduled my NCLEX today and was wondering if I can get some advice from my fellow nurses. First I want to tell you want I plan on doing to prepare myself. I purchased Kaplan on-demand and reviewing and watching all the videos. Hopefully I can start doing the qbank and qtrainers soon. For those that did Kaplan, did you guys watch all the videos? Or just did all the qbanks and qtrainers? I purchased the LaCharity Book and Lippincott's Alternative Format questions books. I've heard through multiple individuals that these books are awesome! I also purchased NCLEX mastery app for my iphone to do questions while I'm on the go or at work. Any input for you guys will help! Thank you in advance! Wish me luck!

For those that have done the NCSBN's review, what do you guys think? What were your results after taking NCLEX? I'm contemplating on purchasing it versus taking Hurst or Kaplan, I'm on a budget so that's why I'm on the edge of doing the review, any insight will help. Thanks in advance

christina731 they have had the mentor program since I've been in SNA 2 semesters ago

I took both the A&P and Microbiology test in the summer of 2012 and passed, i entered the program in spring 2013 and currently a 3rd semester at CSN. I studied my old notes and got various study guides from amazon.

I can remember waiting for my acceptance call, it was so nerve wrecking! I tried to keep busy amd not think about but as the date approached for the call i was going hysterical! As for selecting classes, at the first orientation there are about 30 options of classes grouped together (lecture, lab, clinical) for nursing 101. You pick what is best for you but the catch is there is a lottery in the selection process. Depending on what # you draw thats the order you pick. So my advice, pick at least 5 options, cause when its your turn to pick classes it might be gone! If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask

Does anyone plan on getting any books from the recommended book list?

12 bucks each!! I got 3 extras from a trophy store that was 12 bucks total!

I have clinical on Wednesday also, section 3502.Anyone have pharm on Wednesday from 1730 to 1920?

I feel what you guys are going through. I'm also in a similar situation, I was granted as an in-state student earlier this semester but the registrars office hasnt changed my status. After I signed up for my classes I noticed I was still being charged out-of-state tuition!

hope everyone got the pharm class that they wanted!

my clinical section is 3502 and 285 time is 1200 for both sections

me too!

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I think they have another location on Windmill and Bermuda

My schedule is like this: lecture TH 12-1450 with ------- Clinical W 0645-1245 Staff Lab M 14-1650 ----------- Pharm W 1730-1930 -------------- I'm also registered for the 285 classes

Oh, I don't know why..I think I need a new activation code

I found a CSN 2013-2014 page on f. but Nobody has liked it yet..

I was able to able to register. The registrars office just got the list of admitted students when I was on the phone with them discussing the same problem. Just give it some time

Wow, so much conversation has gone on since I logged on! I feel like I'm missing out! Is anyone taking the toolbox course? I remember the lady telling us when we picked up paperwork not to register for any classes and wait till the 9th. I wonder if that includes the toolbox class everyone is talking about. @SunshineDaisy Regarding uniforms, does our shoes have to be all white? I want to find comfortable shoes, and was wondering if they have to be a certain color. Thanks!

[quote=christina731;7013019 We should all wear name tags with our all nurses names on them to orientation so we all know who we are

From what I heard from friends from other nursing programs, ATI is a series of nursing modules where we learn nursing skills, like sterile technique, inserting a foley, etc. They will probably use it as a learning tool for us to use while in the program. You can also take practice exams and what not. I know for a fact there is an exit exam with ATI when we are done with the program, we cannot take NCLEX until we pass the ATI exit exam. On another note, how many of you are looking to purchase insurance? Anyone have any insight on which one to purchase? Thanks in advance! And I'll see all of you on the 9th!

I'll probably pick up my packet first thing at 1230 since I'm off from school and work. I told my work that I got accepted and they were happy for me but at the same time sad cause I won't be able to work as much. On another note, is anyone NOT going to take the Nurs 285 class? I feel pretty comfortable with med dosing since I'm a Pharm. Tech but with care plans not so much. I'm might just end up taking it anyways.