I feel compelled to give my two cents worth, if for no other reason than I didn't even consider nursing school until I was in my 40's. When I first went back to school at the age of 40, I realized I pretty much only had a high school education, and a...
Luvinmylife70 replied to Nurse4babies's topic in General Nursing
I feel safe. More than safe. I work in a State non corrections facility whose department was targeted by an active gunman within the last year. However, this took place at a Regional Center. I can tell you without doubt that same week of the occurren...
Luvinmylife70 replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students
I just graduated from my program last December. I love nursing, and have NEVER had my integrity or ability questioned by any instructor, classmate, patient, or clinical nurse. I was always in the top 1% of my class. Yet, in my LAST rotation of my las...
Luvinmylife70 replied to chelseaandnoah's topic in California
I am so sorry I didn't see your post until now. Busy in Summer school. I was at OCM on Fri. I'm not 100% sure but I think our clinical days for first semester were Fri and Sat. I know this info is coming way too late. I'd be happy to give any of you ...
Luvinmylife70 replied to chelseaandnoah's topic in California
I just finished my first semester at Goldenwest. The first three weeks are non stop 5 days a week. Once clinicals start you will do one 12 hour shift a week as well as going to the hospital the day before to research your patient. My schedule was lec...