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  1. CSUSM ABSN Summer 2016

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in School, College Programs

    For all those not admitted into Summer yet...don't loose all hope. I was asked to join the summer cohort (along with 3 other students) the day classes started and joined everyone on day 2. Sometimes...

  2. Medical Assistant - Which path: LVN or RN?

    achurley replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have been working per diem as a medical assistant while in an ABSN program. I have a four year old and it has been challenging but I don't regret anything about it. I second what NurseBeth said...

  3. CSUSM ABSN Summer 2016

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in School, College Programs

    @TYHK1 I attend the Temecula campus even though I live in San Marcos. I actually find that San Marcos is a nice central location. I have had clinicals in Hemet and San Diego and I feel like...

  4. CSUSM ABSN Summer 2016

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in School, College Programs

    @TYHK1 My experience has be overall positive. You do have to be willing to be very flexible. Often you will not receive your clinical placements until a few days or weeks before the semester starts...

  5. How much did you really use your textbooks?

    achurley replied to aidyl93's topic in General Students

    I respectfully disagree - I DO recommend using older editions! I have a 3.89 and graduate in May. I have used all older edition of textbooks these past 4 semesters. When you buy used older editions (I...

  6. How to Nab those Nursing Scholarships $$

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in General Students

    @jead1 You should really reach out to your scholarship office directly to get the answer to that question and ask for your options. Does your nursing school belong to a larger university that may...

  7. How to Nab those Nursing Scholarships $$

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in General Students

    Yes, great suggestion. Also, if you are a member of or were considering becoming a member of a professional nursing association/student nursing association, many offer scholarships on their websites...

  8. December 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    achurley replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Nurse Kringle overheard you saying you don't elfin' care about patient satisfaction numbers and ordered you a large dose of Yuletide Spirit

  9. And So Im Surprised...

    achurley replied to ladedah1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    [sigh of relief] So happy for

  10. Kaiser New Grad Interview Info

    achurley replied to benz420's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe you can write a thank you letter to them for the interview and add a few items about why you are the best candidate. Are you able to elaborate on what you mean by

  11. Is it bad that I got over failing a class in like 3 days?

    achurley replied to alie46's topic in General Students

    Is it bad that you got over it so quickly? That all depends. You may be a very determined individual who is flexible and has positive coping mechanisms or perhaps you are minimizing the situation. You...

  12. What things did you need the most as a nursing student?

    achurley replied to app18's topic in General Students

    -I am really glad that I purchased my full sized, foldable clipboard (which can fit in your scrub top) Nursing -Davis Drug Guide Mobile App+ Web Access Unbound Medicine | Davis's Drug Guide App for...

  13. What classes did you take with A&P?

    achurley replied to kayclarke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked three days a week and had a toddler. I took Anatomy and Microbiology together (with a filler Work experience course, to keep my scholarship). Next semester took Physiology and a...

  14. How to Nab those Nursing Scholarships $$

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in General Students

    @ AZBlueBell I am glad that you have decided to actually go on into the scholarship office. You will get more attention this way vs. calling over the phone or searching on the web. It isn't wasted...

  15. Controveral Topic: Using medications for studying and exams

    achurley replied to Volley88's topic in General Students

    Even when you take legality out of the equation (and you can't if there is no rx), I feel like this is equal to an athlete who takes steroids to enhance their performance. It is cheating to the other...

  16. please help me correct my essay

    achurley replied to PatKevin1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pat, your essay has a lot of great qualities but it does have many grammatical errors. Does the VN program have a writing center on the campus? If so, schedule an appointment with the writing center...

  17. ATI Fundamentals

    achurley replied to Charisma20's topic in General Students

    After taking the Proctored Assessments, have you ever used the remediation feature that is next to your Assessment Report? There is a column to the right of the assessment reports called Focused...

  18. What advice would you give to a new nursing student?

    achurley replied to dramakid1315's topic in General Students

    Keep clear in mind what has inspired you to become a nurse (although this inspiration is likely to evolve). The excitement that you have now may be dampened by multiple obstacles and stress, so you...

  19. How to Nab those Nursing Scholarships $$

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in General Students

    @ AZBlueBell I think to say that you are only eligible for 1% of scholarships is quite farfetched. If you are pre-nursing, which your profile states, it is true that there are many nursing...

  20. How to Nab those Nursing Scholarships $$

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in General Students

    @augurey I am actually very glad that you brought up your concern regarding GPA because it is something that I failed to address in my article. It is a widely accepted myth that only students with...

  21. CSUSM ABSN Summer 2016

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in School, College Programs

    @gyp13sy Congrats on your conditional acceptance! You are in for a crazy & fun journey. You should start a group on Facebook so that as others are accepted, you can all stay in touch and provide...

  22. "I feel like I'm gonna puke"

    achurley replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Some children experience somatic symptoms in response to other social issues they are facing in life. Stress at home in the family, abuse, school bullying, etc. Perhaps screen for

  23. CSUSM ABSN Summer 2016

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in School, College Programs

    @ pigeons I'm sorry that I'm not familiar with their policy for W's (I never had one myself) but if you are local, their next absn information session is on main campus on Dec 11th. That is helpful...

  24. CSUSM ABSN Summer 2016

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in School, College Programs

    Good, I'm glad you found it helpful. I intend to write an article with scholarship advice and links to helpful nursing scholarships, so I will post a link to that article when I get around to...

  25. From One Student To Another - Student Tips

    achurley replied to achurley's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Thank you angelnurseinstructor, it's great to have another confirmation that this is an effective method from the advice of a 2nd instructor. The assigned readings in nursing school are utterly...