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  1. I feel like it's the end

    simplyblissful replied to demeanor89's topic in General Students

    Don't lose hope! Find a system that works for you and stick to it. Have you tried study groups? Practice questions? Don't overwhelm yourself trying to read every single page of your readings. Focus on...

  2. How to get the most out of the readings

    simplyblissful posted a topic in General Students

    I need HELP! I know being a nursing student means that there will be a large volume of assigned readings. How do you guys tackle this? Do you skim quickly, take notes or skip sections altogether? I...

  3. First day of clinical rotation - your experience?

    simplyblissful posted a topic in General Students

    My first day of clinical starts next week and I'm excited and feeling overwhelmed at the same time. I'd love to hear about your experiences and things you wish you would've known before you started....

  4. A&p 1 study tips

    simplyblissful replied to yourPhutureNurse_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sometimes its tough to read the content without looking at a reference photo. If you do that, you're able to visualize all the words and really remember them. This helped me A LOT! Once you're...

  5. Pasadena City College ADN Spring 2014 applicants

    simplyblissful posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello! To the people who applied to PCC's RN program for spring 2014 semester, have you guys received acceptance emails yet? Also, does receiving an invitation to take the TEAS test automatically...

  6. Decent quality stethoscope and blood pressure kit?

    simplyblissful posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going into my first semester of nursing school in January. I need to purchase a stethoscope and a blood pressure kit. Any ideas on where to buy these items for a good price? Obviously I wouldn't...

  7. Decent quality stethoscope and blood pressure kit?

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks all for the awesome replies! I ended up getting the littmann classic II SE for about $55! So far so good, can't wait to really start using it!

  8. A&P2 10-week summer session...

    simplyblissful replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the course during the summer and worked part time 3-4 days a week. So about 20-25 hours a week. It was tough but I was able to get a bit of studying done during my breaks (notecard reviews,...

  9. Just took the TEAS V and

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

    74 is pretty good. In addition to that, your GPA is competitive so I don't see a reason for you to retake it. Do keep in mind that some nursing programs go by the "point system" so for example, if you...

  10. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone. I'm currently preparing to start nursing school this upcoming Spring, but I'm having difficulty finding a place to get all of my health requirements and drug test done. I do not have...

  11. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  12. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh yes... Because nursing school will be our full time job for the next two years! It'll be well worth it. Chaffey is in Rancho Cucamonga. Have you heard of it? And do you live near pasadena? Did you...

  13. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks. I called the county health department before any other place and they told me they don't do the titers at any of their locations. I spent around $280 on just the titers today (excluding the...

  14. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  15. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I checked the CVS website and they do list the prices online, thank you so much. It's also a bit cheaper than the clinic I called yesterday. Not sure if they do titers though, I'll have to look into...

  16. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We need to be enrolled for the current semester in order to be able to take advantage of the health services at the college. My school requires titers for MMR, Varicella, and Hep B and depending on...

  17. Starting nursing school

    simplyblissful replied to Knasels.babygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats. I'll be starting in January.

  18. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    VERY expensive.... My expenses even before registration/books is way too

  19. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got an estimate of what all of my vaccinations, urine test and physical exam would cost at one of my local clinics and the total came to $578. IS THIS NORMAL? The county health department doesn't...

  20. Immunization & Health Requirements + 10 Panel Drug Screening

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you everyone for your comments and suggestions. I will look into everything you all

  21. Retaking Pre-Nursing Courses

    simplyblissful replied to jwhn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look into the specific programs that you want to apply for at each college. Then based on their requirements, decide whether or not it's a good idea to retake one or more of your pre-reqs. Nursing...

  22. Taking the TEAS in 5 days!

    simplyblissful posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    First of all, let me just say that I'm extremely nervous. Mostly because each section will be timed. I usually experience major test anxiety and I'm so worried that I'll run out of time. For the...

  23. Taking the TEAS in 5 days!

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    WOOHOO! Thank you soooo much. Best of luck to you as well! This is going to be an awesome journey.

  24. Pasadena City College ADN Spring 2014 applicants

    simplyblissful replied to simplyblissful's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats! I would be nervous too! But its just the beginning of a crazy yet rewarding journey!

  25. pasadena spring 2014 nursing applicant

    simplyblissful replied to baelin's topic in California Nursing

    I received an email that I was an alternate as well. I haven't completed all my GE's required by PCC so I'm not sure if that had anything to do with it. My TEAS score wasn't that great either....