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Well actually I want to get the BSN so that I can get the masters in thailand. It's complicated..............

hi, I feel you in this. I got a BA from berkeley too. I then finished my AA in Fresno City College ( transfered from merritt). As I completed my ADN, I was told that I had to complete the local government thingy. I had to fight this or not graduate for a year.....delay my nclex. I fought hard and won, my BA was in rhetoric and had worked in 'local politics'. Yeah I had some trouble finding work in the bay area as a new grad. I was able to, but I had some immigration problems for my partner, which decided me on Canada. Lots of work up here, but a pain to get up here. Anyway I heard somewhere that Fresno University had a one class/clinical for a bsn if you have another degree...... I am hoping to find something that doesn't cost me thousands...... Rob

hi, Thank you. I have looked into it and it's 134.00 per unit for at least 34 units. Which is still thousands of dollars. This is still mightily expensive for me and my situation. I could still use cheaper. Anyone have a good idea about that? Rob

hi, I am in Canada now working, but got my RN in California and a BA from berkeley. I want a BSN on my way to getting a masters, but I don't want to pay all that mulla..... I know, but I have a good reason to be cheap. Also the terms of my work visa says that I can't go to school here in Canada. So does anyone know of a program that can help me, apply my BA credits, and get me a BSN cheap and fast; online.... A point in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks, Rob

I graduated from Fresno City College. Something to be aware of is that they are really good about taking in a transfer...which is what I did. You can go to one school and then go to this one later..... -ran

hi, I had a really bad experience working in San Quentin. They pay 10k a month, and still can't keep nurses? Something is wrong. It is not a supportive environment. Some of the guards don't like the nurses giving care. The older nurses who have been there forever and have been paid didly are not happy about the new nurses taking thier over-time. The administration is forever building cases for removing one nurse or another ( it's apperantly very difficult, so they have to start almost immediately building a case ). The system is dangerous to your license, as there is a lack of supplies, acute cases in places that shouldn't house them, etc. I don't recomend it. -me

so your saying that there was not going to be a replacement for this LVN. She was going to be required to work a double?

hi, I just graduated from nursing school in northern california. The simple answer to your question is that, yes, all nursing schools here are impacted. The more complex question...how do I get in? I have found that schools ( ADN programs ) have two methods of letting qualified applicants in. 1) waiting list ex. santa barbara city college. 2) lottery system ex. Los Mendanos college. So here's the thing, there are about 10 schools in the bay area that do the lottery system. You just need to apply to all of them. How do you find them? The BRN website has a list of schools, and you call...... As for the BRN part. Weelllllll, a lot of schools will let you transfer/RN-BRN, point is that you can do it later. I admit that they treat you better. Last point of advice, beware the school that has high attrition. Some schools kick out a huge amount of thier students, and once you get kicked out, your toast.

hi, I understand that I should go into med/surge for the first year, but ultimately I want to move into ER and then....... I am now in Fresno, but I really have no desire to live here so anywhere else in the state, country, western world would be fine ( preference in that order ) thanks, nurse2go

hi, I am just finishing up nursing school...YAY......but I need to find a job, should be relatively easy right? Well I'm sorry busy at the end here it's incredible, I'm sure you understand. I am looking for something specific. I want a great new graduate program. I dont care where it is, or even how much it pays as long as they have a great new graduate program, use computerized charting and the acutech system ( or the equivalent ). I live in california, so it would be more convinient here but I wouldn't be opposed to moving. Know of a hospital like this? thanks [email protected]

hello, I was wondering if you might get back to me, or leave me an email. I am just completing nursing school and have spent a couple of years teaching english in japan. I would be interested in any job which could help me stay in the region.... Sincerely, Robert

hi, I am almost graduated, WAHHHOOOO. I am interested in working Canada. So I will be going from California to Canada. The opposite direction most people go.....I was wondering what is involved. I guess I am just starting to do my research....what would be nice is to find a hospital where they will take care of most aspects of this for me.... Thanks, ME

soooooo..... Let me get this straight. If I get kicked out of my nursing program, after the second year, I could start at Excelsior and transfer my first year of classes ( or take the tests.... )

seriously, we lose a lot of students in clinical....and after the first semester, there is not one that I believe was appropriate. I know, I know....I was listenting to what they said, but really you got to trust me on this. I don't think clinical instructors realize this. When they dismiss the student, the student is DONE. No nursing program will take them on after that. All that work is down the drain. We have a clinical instructor whom removes 30 percent of her clinical class as a general rule. Each semester I have been here, I've seen that.

Yeah I think the not being able to get into another program is the real problem. On the other hand if you transfer after the first semester...... You have the good grades from that school always. If you fail at the new school, then you never have to mention that school...... I think that thier policies about kicking people out were in place long before it got so desperate out there.....They did it with the knowledge that you could get into another program.... This is something I am wrestling with right now. I am in good standing currently, it the worst program in my state.......should I withdraw now, and save what I have done, or put it all on the line to finish in one more year?