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  1. Need Advice

    zzbxdo replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    Dont worry about it. Your patient couldnt care less if they're intubated and sedated in the ICU. Finish school and move on from your critique heavy instructors. You're gonna have to deal with...

  2. is CNL (clinical nurse leader) a good path for new nurses?

    zzbxdo replied to N_u_r_s_e's topic in General Students

    Out of graduation, that cnl means nothing at all. In the west coast we don't use APNs nearly as much and efficiently compared to the east. I know UCLA offers it,their students have just as much of a...

  3. ucsd medical center

    zzbxdo replied to RN_518's topic in California Nursing

    And here I am at UCSD slightly contemplating on the thought of transferring to ucd or ucsf to be closer to home haha. Not too sure myself if that pension is worth it, that 10% adds up

  4. How soon for new grad to apply for jobs?

    zzbxdo replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    Your first job is gonna be tough, San Diego is a major hotspot. Keep an open mind while searching for that first job and consider different states for bedside experience. Don't worry about politics,...

  5. how were you able to live (financially) while in nursing school?

    zzbxdo replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Students

    I had a free ride tuition wise and took out loans for housing. I worked part time and volunteered /interned for the experience and petty

  6. How soon for new grad to apply for jobs?

    zzbxdo replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    You can apply as early as you want, knowing that by the time you start you will need your license or permit. You have to researxh and plan

  7. Please, anyone help! Pre-nursing student

    zzbxdo replied to sarahjeanleach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I assume you have taken basic biology and chemistry? They are largely the same concepts and move further in detail. If that's your problem, the hole you dug may be too deep at this point to catch up....

  8. Is it okay to tape record on my phone my patient's report?

    zzbxdo replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    Do all that has been said and... Maybe come on the unit an extra 10 minutes early to review your patient

  9. what is upper division general education course in cal state Fullerton?

    zzbxdo replied to Nancy9's topic in California Nursing

    It's upper division ge thus you cannot take it at a cc if that's where you are coming from. If you're transfer from state to state then you still need to see a counselor or get your hands on the upper...

  10. thinking of switching later on

    zzbxdo replied to kdmf12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're wasting time and money. Just go strait to biomed engineering if that's what you want. Saving money to go back to school is a step backward in both investments. 1 you sound like you don't know...

  11. First New Graduate Position

    zzbxdo replied to Murse91's topic in General Students

    If you have the opportunity to go strait into an ICU go for it. Why start somewhere you don't want to? You're gonna have to dedicate some of your time off to review. A good program will pair you with...

  12. UCSD 2014 Summer New Grad Applicants

    zzbxdo replied to HappyFoodie12's topic in California Nursing

    Or your personality doesn't click, weak interview skills, or your competition has the network like stated above. Apply and assume to work on all areas of application and interviewing process....

  13. UCSD 2014 Summer New Grad Applicants

    zzbxdo replied to HappyFoodie12's topic in California Nursing

    You can have the best stats, most hours etc and still not move on with the process. Don't get too caught up over it, you may have to go through this several more times if you are luck, being that it's...

  14. Managing money and student loans

    zzbxdo replied to Jfulton006's topic in General Students

    Op isn't coming

  15. Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    zzbxdo replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've seen more work relationships fail than fly at work as well. A hospital environment can be quite the cluster fudge. Op, get yourself a fanny pack and relax. Go find things to do which you enjoy...

  16. Managing money and student loans

    zzbxdo replied to Jfulton006's topic in General Students

    Dang. That's expensive for an associates. It's a bit late to advise to research your average salary in your area comparing to the cost of education. You ultimately accepted the responsibilities when...

  17. Which NCLEX Guide For Beginning of Nursing School?

    zzbxdo replied to MurseJJ's topic in General Students

    Saunders is comprehensive and will carry you throughout your schooling years. Kaplan offers good nclex test protocols that's really only 1 chapter. You honestly don't need to start reviewing until...

  18. Is my GPA competitive enough?

    zzbxdo replied to dsingh24's topic in California Nursing

    Outside of raking in as much points as you can with grades, teas and other little things, apply and research schools you would consider attending. Definitely apply to all csus. Consider out of state...

  19. Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    zzbxdo replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've dated my girlfriend since the first year of my program. Going in 5 years but we live in different parts of the state. Not what the op is asking for

  20. Anybody here ever found a GF or a future wife as a "murse" at work?

    zzbxdo replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have Co workers whom met at work and now have a child together. It happens, though I don't think you have much control on your environment. My hospital has a large number of generation x nurses,...

  21. Los angeles county rn i/relief nurse 2014

    zzbxdo replied to JLM817's topic in California Nursing

    I wouldn't give up a ft job for a position you know so little about/or cannot extrapolate where you will be at in a year. Sounds like you have some experience, just apply to a position that is full...

  22. For those wishing to move to L.A.

    zzbxdo replied to mclennan's topic in California Nursing

    San Diego is not too far behind. About the same or less in terms of rent, varying on commute time. Gas is more expensive too. Similar cost of living as the bay area, definite pay cut. It's the...

  23. Low GPA, wish to get into a nursing school in California

    zzbxdo replied to blankmuse's topic in California Nursing

    You can call them directly and find out yourself.. Or ask people over the interweb and risk getting outdated information. Last time I had a friend browsing smu you have to take their own speech

  24. Which route to go

    zzbxdo replied to csacree's topic in California Nursing

    Your daughter sounds like a strong student. Like everyone else, go strait to BSN and don't even waste her potential and time. So long as she remains a strong student she will breeze through merit...

  25. Stethoscope Engraving?

    zzbxdo replied to bear94's topic in General Students

    Just knick a star under where the tubing would be placed. Taking it out to engrave it now is a waste of