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    Which of these schools (or others) should I apply to in CA based on my GPA etc?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Aurora333's topic in California Nursing

    ---------- is teaching my Chem lab... Urgh she's not organized and treats us like we are three! I like ------------ she's through and I had a working knowledge of the human body and its many parts so...
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    Which of these schools (or others) should I apply to in CA based on my GPA etc?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Aurora333's topic in California Nursing

    I also thought of Pacific Union but their pass rate sux lol... And I'm wary of the drive as I'm based in Ukiah. Where are you taking your CNA? I'm going to do
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    Which of these schools (or others) should I apply to in CA based on my GPA etc?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Aurora333's topic in California Nursing

    Hi I'm pre-nursing still, planning to go first choice to SSU. I'm on track to apply next spring! I'm applying Mendo, SSU, SRJC and Domincan at that time... And you could lol... I've got Anatomy with...
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    Which of these schools (or others) should I apply to in CA based on my GPA etc?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Aurora333's topic in California Nursing

    If you are willing to go a little more north your GPA qualifies you for Mendocino College (I'm there). It's a weighted lottery. Also, did you lost Domincan or
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    Study dilemma

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Zelda21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look up SQ3R it's a lifesaver with tedious
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    A&P 1...study habits??

    Alisonisayoshi replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The coloring book! Then haha tape the darn lecture from your pocket lol j/k. Does he use PowerPoint to lecture, are those available to you online? Can you pre-print them? Find a study buddy or...
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    Anatomy Spring 2013

    Alisonisayoshi replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am on track to apply next spring and to TAG to SSU next fall. I'm applying EVERYWHERE! SRJC, SSU, and Mendo. I'm also considering Dominican. I just want to get in darn it! I just have my...
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    Insane Course Load ?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to mms97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't be scared of science! You can do it! It wasn't until this week I discovered a passion for
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    Intimidated by anatomy and physio 1 :(

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I was overwhelmed at Anatomy Lab the first day, and I ran into my speech teacher that day and he actually gave me the best advice: Sing it, hold it, write it. I went back to my Anatomy lab on...
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    Anatomy Spring 2013

    Alisonisayoshi replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi I'm at Mendocino College right near you!!! Also in Anatomy only! Are you going through SRJC or shooting for Sonoma
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    Anatomy Spring 2013

    Alisonisayoshi replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First day of Anatomy holy hell it's
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    Sequence of sciences

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Trenata's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Spring 2013: Anatomy, Chem Fall: physiology, micro Spring: application and TEAS Everything is done for me accept
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    Why nursing?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to samantha18's topic in General Nursing

    13 years ago I got sick and almost died. I have required care for diabetes ever since (they removed my pancreas to save my life). Since then I have come across a lot of sucky burnt out nurses... No...
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    Does anyone know where I can take Chem 30B in summer '13, in the SF Bay Area?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Jeneaux's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe SRJC I know it's a bit far but I think they offer some Chem in the summer
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    $8.25 an hour...*** is this normal?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The school I really want to attend pre-req's a CNA. In California. I also know, from research in MY COMMUNITY, that the likely hood of getting a job is increased with patient care experience. I...
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    Roll call Gen. Chemistry 2013...

    Alisonisayoshi replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Right here :) *hand in the
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    Do psych nurses really just hand out medication?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Trinklee's topic in Psychiatric

    OMG do we work together lol! I'm an aide while in nursing school! Nikes! Essential!
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    Where do you want to work?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to MegslB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Where do you want to work?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to MegslB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Certified Diabetes educator working in a public health clinic... Educating those who get the least education but are at the highest risk. As for right out of school? I'd like to hit the ground...
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    What is LTC Nursing??

    Alisonisayoshi replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not awful at all. I enjoy my job as a PCT. Nursing is not all ER and med/surg. It's helping those in need. It's providing gentle compassionate care to those most vulnerable. Sometimes my job...
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    What is LTC Nursing??

    Alisonisayoshi replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some people are depressed by it. The work can be hard, the pay can be low, and for a new grad, it can pigeon hole you. I work at an ALF (psych) but we have LTC dementia as
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    I don't know if i can do this

    Alisonisayoshi posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work as a PCT at an ALF. I had a rough day, a patient died, here's the thing... Within two minutes I was cleaning a soiled patient who just kept apologizing from the shame she felt. I was...
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    Anatomy Spring 2013

    Alisonisayoshi replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yup anatomy only right here! My school requires anatomy as a pre-req to
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    Any Other Mid-Life Students?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to kmundhenke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    33 and 2 kids here! Left a good career for this and am never looking
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    I don't know if i can do this

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Alisonisayoshi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm feeling better about it now, my ALF is psych not elder care so death is rare. It was really really hard, but I'm trying to take comfort in the fact that I gave her the best care I