Kuriin BSN, RN

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    Crohn's and other health problems and getting into school

    Kuriin replied to HopefulStudentRN2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only reason why it might be a factor is if it causes you to be disabled in some way to limit your clinical hours. Aside from that, there would be no
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    Failed at 75, 2nd time PASSED at 180!

    Kuriin replied to LittleNurse15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not ready to take NCLEX yet...but, how did you fail at 75? Isn't 75 the minimum to pass? Or am I missing something?
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    2014 Applicants

    Kuriin replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dosage calculations class is required? Whaat? Remember these formulas and you're golden: Ordered/Have*Vehicle Volume to be infused (VTBI)/Time in Minutes=Rate/Drop factor For the above, just put an X...
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    What has been your favorite prerequisite?

    Kuriin replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Microbiology was my all time favorite class. Loved the
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    To Nurse or not to Nurse? That is the question...

    Kuriin replied to nurse2bithink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your gut feeling is saying "be a nurse," I would probably go that direction. Obviously, it's more coursework that will be more intense, but, I think it will eventually be more rewarding for you. I...
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    Where do YOU sit in class?

    Kuriin replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    First or second row. I have poor vision and don't wear my glasses in class. Not to mention, I kind of like being a teacher's pet.
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Did you apply for the HIV focus as well? That's what I'm doing (ANP with HIV focus). I'd love to do the FNP track, but, next to Midwifery, it is the most competitive specialty and UCSF is already...
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    To Nurse or not to Nurse? That is the question...

    Kuriin replied to nurse2bithink's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OTA = Occupational Therapist Assistant? You're not going to have much luck finding a job and good luck actually enjoying your job. Just sayin' from my rotations that most of the patients don't need...
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    Transferring with few pre-reqs

    Kuriin replied to asfah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like you're actually interested in doing an accelerated masters-entry-to-nursing program where you have a degree already that is not nursing. If that's not the case, I would recommend...
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    Eager & Waiting-Anyone else waiting for acceptance?

    Kuriin replied to FutureNurse18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations. :-) Welcome to nursing
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    Should i read any books to get a head-start for nursing school?!

    Kuriin replied to Marsha238612's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The problem with pre-reading nursing books is that many of them are practical books that require doing something. For example, your fundamentals book and assessment book will require you to do...
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    Just Sent Off Application

    Kuriin replied to dreamsareality2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah...I would probably recommend avoiding being pregnant in nursing school. If you miss clinical (a specific amount of hours), you will have to retake the entire semester, or wait an entire year for...
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    If you had the option...

    Kuriin replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They don't defer semesters because most nursing schools are based on
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    Older Student/Over 60 years old

    Kuriin replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Age is just a number. We have numerous men over 50 in our nursing program here in San
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all, I think I might be the only one in the "I'm a current nursing student looking to transfer," boat. I'm currently in nursing at USF's BSN program but already have a degree. I failed to get an...