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  1. How much did your BSN cost you??

    muirite replied to Sparky231's topic in General Students

    You have to look in your local area. Where I live it's BSN only if you want to work in hospital. If I were willing to drive 60 miles each way ADN is not a problem and the hospital will pay for you...

  2. PA vs NP school - Michigan

    muirite replied to bsngirl2015's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Follow a PA in the areas that you would like to work in too. I have and my state is all the way NP except ER and surgery. Also most PA programs require (highly recommend) not working. Is that a...

  3. Shoes and watches for school

    muirite replied to Molly12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I like new balance. My school our shoes must be no holes all leather upper. So no light weight mesh shoes for us. Get an old fashion timex or something like that needs a second hand. I like bands...

  4. ADN American Career College vs. BSN West Coast University

    muirite replied to CloverGirl2015's topic in School, College Programs

    There are loads of schools in California that do lottery to get in. LATTC has rolling admission they say 1 to 2 years but many people get in in less than 2 semester. Also the schools that are further...

  5. Tips for students who have to work

    muirite replied to jessicae123's topic in General Students

    At first I would work any extra day we had off school... after a semester of that I pulled back and took at least every other off as a day to recharge my self. I know the extra money is nice but take...

  6. New grad nurse moving to Utah...is it even possible?

    muirite replied to Georgiapeach210's topic in General Nursing

    😲 I make almost that as an

  7. Is anyone attending west coast university in Los Angeles?

    muirite replied to lovely_hazel's topic in School, College Programs

    I would look around and ask the hiring manager at hospital in your area if they employ anyone from West Coast... I know 4 people who went there and the had huge problems finding jobs locally. The...

  8. Unexpected sources of alcohol that might cause positive drug screen result

    muirite replied to vampireslayer's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Any vinegar. Vinegar is soured

  9. Unexpected sources of alcohol that might cause positive drug screen result

    muirite replied to vampireslayer's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Mouthwash. B12 in some energy drinks well only if you drink

  10. What will happen if you miss a college class?

    muirite replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get the professors email before, send them an email. At my school if you miss t h e first week they will drop you if you don't speak up

  11. LPN/LVN to RN California almost impossible!!

    muirite replied to KickRox's topic in LPN to RN

    Where is

  12. BSN programs that accept low GPAs?

    muirite replied to MayaNino's topic in School, College Programs

    A lot of the cc do lottery. If you meet the minimum you have a chance. Then you can do a BSN bridge at a cal state. Much better than the private schools IMHO. Also some of the CC will accept you as...

  13. Should I take a full time job while doing prereqs?

    muirite replied to sara189's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For pre -reqs I worked 2 jobs and had no problems with working one full time and a casual ever other weekend type job. I was able to take an overload of credits for one semester. know others who...

  14. Stethoscope recommendations

    muirite replied to Fionaberrie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love mt $15 dollar one. I was encouraged to start on a cheapo before I got a good one. I think it's better to learn with lower end. Where I work when someone is in isolation they use the crap...

  15. What should I get for nursing school: laptop, tablet, or e-reader?

    muirite replied to NattieWattie's topic in General Students

    I love surfas pro 3. It's small enough to carry and has keyboard. There are cheaper sorta equivalents if cost is an

  16. Does it hurt to get practiced on?

    muirite replied to maidinh405's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lol pray for a good

  17. Do you have to practice phlebotomy on yourself?

    muirite replied to maidinh405's topic in General Nursing

    Not on ourselves. We practice on each other, we partner

  18. Moving from CA to OR, rural towns?

    muirite replied to Talar DuBord's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am not a big fan of coos bay. It's beautiful but I would get to know it before I gave any serious consideration. 3 days was enough for

  19. How is the pay vs. cost of living in Minot, ND?

    muirite replied to stepdownRN88's topic in General Nursing

    I am not there, i have visited and its expensive there for every thing. My brother and his wife are there she works in a preschool and makes 18$. The pay was not the reason the preschool cost over...

  20. Can someone explain...please

    muirite posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the difference between NP & PA? From my research the fill seemingly the same scope except PA must be under a MD where in some states NP can be independent. Is that correct is there more to...

  21. Can someone explain...please

    muirite replied to muirite's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks.

  22. Stethoscope questions

    muirite replied to Valcorie34's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like the lower-priced to mid price ones. I think it's better to get great with a crappie stethoscope before buying a great

  23. What direction should I go? I'm really torn and need real guidance/advice...Lpn or RN?

    muirite replied to Beautiful_Soul's topic in General Students

    I would finish LPN now. You have already started and some ADN/BSN program will see that you didn't finish and will not accept you. Where I live the question (not in a good way) you have previous...

  24. Which nursing schools can accept me?

    muirite replied to Porkutoast's topic in California Nursing

    Apply everywhere you can! You may have to do an ADN at a CC. I know LATTC will admit you but they run a wait list. I would apply there or other schools like that as a safety school. Avoid the...

  25. Question

    muirite posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was in a BSN program but will have to reapply when I finish with some medical problems (bad collision not our fault) bc had to take off more than one semester . The question is is it a must to get...