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  1. Do things get better?

    SweetCorn replied to champagneferret's topic in Emergency

    I just hit 10 months in the ER as a new grad and had a 12 week preceptorship. I'm far from a seasoned nurse, but I'm not the same RN I was last November. Those first few weeks/months should feel...

  2. Tncc as a nursing student

    SweetCorn replied to ajmclean's topic in Emergency

    I was advised that if I took TNCC after I had my license I could use those hours for continuing education. This is probably what I'll

  3. The aggravation of it all

    SweetCorn replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    I rented all my textbooks besides my med/surg books, which I purchased. You can get Amazon Student service which is essentially Amazon prime which gives you free shipping both ways. Any school...

  4. Jobs San Diego vs Sacramento

    SweetCorn replied to trn2015's topic in California Nursing

    Fyi... it's 106 degrees in Sacramento today, same tomorrow. But at least there isn't any humidity. The places in CA with the great weather, like San Diego, come with a cost (for the most part)....

  5. How many men in your cohort?

    SweetCorn replied to Caribbean Character's topic in Male Nursing Students

    12/48, ABSN program in the Bay Area, CA. We graduate in two

  6. NEW GRAD Having a hard time getting finding a job.

    SweetCorn replied to newbiegrad1's topic in California Nursing

    I'd snap that one up. Great place to live even if it is rather remote. Cal Poly is located there, fantastic climate, surfing, coast mountains, good food and wine, no traffic like LA or Bay Area....

  7. Samuel Merritt/ Private ABSN/ second degree BSN programs

    SweetCorn replied to panda2bnurse3's topic in California Nursing

    Regarding the FAIR part above.... SMU and other private schools don't determine who gets a loan or not, that is up to the banks. Many private schools offer some scholarships to ease the cost burden...

  8. Shoe recs for clinicals

    SweetCorn replied to poopylala's topic in General Students

    Cheap ones, if your school is like ours, and you have to wear white shoes. Mine will be burnt the moment clinicals are done. Not because they are gross but because they are white. Who the hell buys...

  9. Samuel Merritt/ Private ABSN/ second degree BSN programs

    SweetCorn replied to panda2bnurse3's topic in California Nursing

    I'm attending SMU right now and I'm under the impression that most people are taking out private loans. You do get some federal money (around $12,250 if this is your second bachelor's degree) which...

  10. WORKING WHILE IN RN SCHOOL (ONLY) Samuel Merritt/ and National University ABSN

    SweetCorn replied to ShondaJ's topic in California Nursing

    I'm an SMU ABSN student right now, in my 4th month. The answer is not full time. There are a few people who have continued to work some during school, like one shift on Friday night, or stay on...

  11. How hard to get a job in Bay area?

    SweetCorn replied to Buddyken's topic in California Nursing

    I second the travel assignment suggestion. Don't call it Cali, it's

  12. Are nursing schools saturated, less applying?

    SweetCorn replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In Northern Nevada, several of the schools I am familiar with have been adding requirements to their application process. Things like having a CNA license, more math classes, having to take the TEAS...

  13. CSU Stanislaus BSN Fall 2014

    SweetCorn replied to isabellaboho's topic in California Nursing

    I'm thinking ABSN that is offered at the Stockton campus. Apologies for mixing them up and congrats to those who are

  14. CSU Stanislaus BSN Fall 2014

    SweetCorn replied to isabellaboho's topic in California Nursing

    Are you sure this wasn't acceptance to Cal State Stanislaus itself and not the nursing program? The application period for the nursing program is open for over another month (app deadline is May 15th)...

  15. Are nursing schools saturated, less applying?

    SweetCorn replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think applying a one size fits all statement, like "there is a nursing shortage" to the entire country in just about any line of work is not going to work that well. Different regions have...

  16. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2014

    SweetCorn replied to Rachelynn's topic in California Nursing

    I was wondering the same thing. I paid my $350 deposit at SMURF and haven't heard anything. I'm also working on the student health record and the other items outlined in the admissions email. Can...

  17. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2014

    SweetCorn replied to Rachelynn's topic in California Nursing

    Got my email at 0800 this morning. I'm in at Oakland. I cannot explain the relief I'm feeling. I can scratch off all those other programs from the list, all the other pre-reqs and now just focus on...

  18. Unrealistic nursing students

    SweetCorn replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    I hope there are a bunch of these students in my ABSN program. They will make me look like a friggen' rock star because I love patient

  19. If you got into a CA nursing program, what were your stats?

    SweetCorn replied to ohhivivian's topic in California Nursing

    I'm still in the wait and see phase of applications right now, so I can't help you there, but I have one suggestion.... You can do what a friend of mine did and pick his top ten or so locations in...

  20. travelling to sitka

    SweetCorn replied to djmatte's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help you with an individual NP but can comment on living in Alaska a bit, I lived there for 5 years. Sitka is stunningly beautiful, all of Southeast Alaska is. The primary reason it's so...

  21. Applying to the Metro State ANO Program - Spring 2014 Start

    SweetCorn replied to Colorado Hopeful's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I got my acceptance email on Monday (Oct. 18th). However, I'm not accepting, so there is another slot that is going to be open for someone else!! Good luck to those who got in and are on the waiting...

  22. Samuel Merritt ABSN Summer 2014

    SweetCorn replied to Rachelynn's topic in California Nursing

    I took the course online through Santa Barbara City College. I was relatively pleased with the course. You need to be a self motivator though. There are some hoops to jump through too before you...

  23. Non-Nursing Undergrad trying to get into Nursing

    SweetCorn replied to trace_y's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in Northern CA too and I gotta be honest, the competition for the slots that are available here is pretty fierce. There were two accelerated programs that would have been a good option for...

  24. Total Cost of Studing Nursing Program in Ohlone College

    SweetCorn replied to Irah0526's topic in California Nursing

    That seems like a really reasonable stud

  25. Are energy drinks effective?

    SweetCorn replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Those 5 hour energy things are a joke. They are all advertising and no "energy". I drink a sugar free rockstar on some overnight shifts around 0300. I personally prefer its wakefulness properties to...