PapaBearRN

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  1. TEAS V how soon to take

    PapaBearRN replied to tbird88's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I would complete all your pre reqs first. I believe it is good for 5 years but don't quote me on that

  2. Health Science or wait another semester to apply nursing?

    PapaBearRN replied to funsizedprenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't put off nursing any longer. Most of the people in my program already have their BA's and it hasn't really gotten them anywhere. If your core science classes are A's and you kill it on your...

  3. Recommendations for a student that started with C's but ended with A's

    PapaBearRN replied to MayaNino's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If application fees are not an issue I would still

  4. Questions about being a nurse.

    PapaBearRN replied to catrinacomeau's topic in Nursing Career

    Basic algebra is used for med calculations. You aren't expected to be all knowing, but you should be able to utilize the critical thinking and clinical skills you obtained in nursing school. The blood...

  5. what keeps you going?

    PapaBearRN replied to AbbeyWodetzki's topic in General Students

    Pain is temporary, but nursing school hasn't been that bad. It can be extremely stressful at times but I know there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Plus I've made it this far (graduate in 3...

  6. Struggling with Clinical

    PapaBearRN replied to cherryblossom21's topic in General Students

    I always told my patients beforehand that I would be administering medications with my instructor and I said if they raved about me when she was present that I would hook them up with a juice lol....

  7. Pierce college-spring 2015-Los angeles

    PapaBearRN replied to Future#nurse's topic in School, College Programs

    For LVNs it's only one day a

  8. Pierce college-spring 2015-Los angeles

    PapaBearRN replied to Future#nurse's topic in School, College Programs

    The LVNs only take one class each semester. I'm in 3rd semester of the

  9. Confront or do a slow burn!

    PapaBearRN replied to rich5clark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would just kiss her *** no point in getting on her bad side. It would be bad for

  10. West Coast University

    PapaBearRN replied to brittaaaaany13's topic in School, College Programs

    'Merica!

  11. West Coast University

    PapaBearRN replied to brittaaaaany13's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't want to disclose my specific program. But I'm in an ADN program currently, class president. It's quite tough, I've received straight A's in all my pre reqs, but that's all changed now I work...

  12. West Coast University

    PapaBearRN replied to brittaaaaany13's topic in School, College Programs

    In my program there is no skating through, those who are barely passing are busting their butts. But our pass rates represent how well our program prepares you for your licensure

  13. West Coast University

    PapaBearRN replied to brittaaaaany13's topic in School, College Programs

    WGU is 81% pass rate WCU is in the 70s depending on which location you go to. http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/passrates.shtml This link is how you can evaluate the

  14. West Coast University

    PapaBearRN replied to brittaaaaany13's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm currently in a nursing program. If you want to evaluate West Coast's education, take a look at their NCLEX pass rate. The numbers might shock you and leave you wondering why someone would spend...

  15. BSN OR Entry Level Masters

    PapaBearRN replied to Lanietran's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The accelerated BSN programs are extremely comptetitive. Usually a 3.9 or higher will make you

  16. New RN drowning

    PapaBearRN replied to babyrn3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From being on this forum for a good minute, this seems to be what all new grads go through. Did you struggle in clinicals when it came to charting? I recommend finding a hobby or something that...

  17. Pearson Vue Trick 2014

    PapaBearRN replied to Symtolliver's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Let us know what

  18. TEAS V third attempt

    PapaBearRN replied to samantha.geffre's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Are the two college courses you have taken English classes? I used the ATI study manual, the actual exam is much easier than the practice

  19. Foley Catheters and how to overcome the fear

    PapaBearRN replied to 49*1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What about the procedure bothers you so much? Just looking at the female or male area? The insertion part? To not have the same feelings about wound care is what I'm curious about. A stage 4 ulcer on...

  20. Pierce College Nursing - Fall 2014 !!

    PapaBearRN replied to Nrs4Sunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The 2x2 photo is used for your file at pierce. You can get them done at Costco for real

  21. Pierce College Nursing - Fall 2014 !!

    PapaBearRN replied to Nrs4Sunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make copies of all your paperwork and keep the extra set at

  22. Pierce College Nursing - Fall 2014 !!

    PapaBearRN replied to Nrs4Sunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey my advice is to do the best you can on your science pre reqs. If you are planning to go for your BSN right out of the gate you need to have a 4.0 or as close to it as possible. My only regret is...

  23. Pierce College Nursing - Fall 2014 !!

    PapaBearRN replied to Nrs4Sunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome starlight. I highly suggest you guys form a Facebook group and make it secret. Every semester has their own group. If you don't have a Facebook I would create one specifically for this...

  24. Pierce College Nursing - Fall 2014 !!

    PapaBearRN replied to Nrs4Sunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lol no worries go ahead u can pm for more info. You only have to do it once. I haven't needed to get another background check except for last semester because I went to olive view hospital. But that...

  25. Pierce College Nursing - Fall 2014 !!

    PapaBearRN replied to Nrs4Sunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ya 10 dropped out during the semester because they were failing and we lost 5 more after