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    i dislike med surg

    dcwang replied to dcwang's topic in General Students

    my instructors remembered back in the day when they had 10, 15 pts. how's that
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    i dislike med surg

    dcwang replied to dcwang's topic in General Students

    No i'm not a nurse yet, but those are things i've seen and i'll keep an open mind, as jobs are hard to come by that i'll probably take any in CA. different nurses have told me why they chose their...
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    UCLA Clinical Care Partner

    dcwang replied to babeinboots's topic in California Nursing

    I used to volunteer at UCLA, but am not employed there. I have heard that some units only hire new grads who have worked as CNAs on their unit. I also worked with a clinical care partner who was a new...
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    Stress

    dcwang posted a topic in General Students

    It's only third week of nursing school and already I feel more stressed out than I've ever been in my life. Fundamentals is a struggle for me. We have our first exam in 2 weeks and I memorized a lot...
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    CHLA RN residency September 2015

    dcwang replied to miranda.fife's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @RNJedi, I just sent you a
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    ADN vs BSN Battle

    dcwang replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    i chose to go the BSN route as my second degree because hospitals in my area require BSN or preferred. My area is saturated with new grads. If you choose to go ADN route, great, we all make our...
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    Nursing loans really that bad? 120K

    dcwang replied to nursequery1's topic in General Students

    I was half joking...i'm at a cheap state school myself and turned down expensive private Schools. Cost was the reason I turned down nyu even though it's my dream school However it is true ppl you meet...
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    Nursing loans really that bad? 120K

    dcwang replied to nursequery1's topic in General Students

    If you can I would go... it's also about the lifelong friends you'll meet etc. you'll have a good name on your resume. also, i hate to say... potential in finding a better
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    MGH Accelerated BSN Spring 2016

    dcwang replied to KayGee's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My undergrad gpa was 3.5 and in music from a major university top 25 in California. I had about a year of volunteering with a lot of pt/nurse interaction and great recommendations. get a rec from a RN...
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    MGH Accelerated BSN Spring 2016

    dcwang replied to KayGee's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    They do not have Rolling. I sent mine in a few days before deadline. Take the time to write your essay rather than rushing it. I suggest not submitting last minute of
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    MGH Accelerated BSN Spring 2016

    dcwang replied to KayGee's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Some of their classes are hybrid. I'm not sure exactly which ones. You may ask the school exactly which. It's a great school and you'll do your rotations at great hospitals but I found that I learn...
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    MGH Accelerated BSN Spring 2016

    dcwang replied to KayGee's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was accepted to MGH institute and chose not to attend. I had developmental psych and aanatomy in progress when I applied so I think they emphasize a lot on the essay. Please be aware that they have...
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    Quest for more cash, what are my options as an RN?

    dcwang replied to mhy12784's topic in General Nursing

    seekingarrangement marry a rich man.
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    Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    dcwang replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I will be starting in an ABSN program this summer. I've talked to NPs who say that it will be better to get nursing experience before going to NP school. I've been seen by both NPs who went through...
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    med dosage calculation

    dcwang posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the prescriber ordered propantheline bromide 30mg PO ac and hs. How many grams of propantheline bromide will the pt receive in one week? here's what I did 30mg X 2= 60mg per day 60mg X 7= 42 mg 42mg=...
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    NYU ABSN Fall 2015

    dcwang replied to dcwang's topic in New York Nursing

    I've turned down my spot for NYU. It was my top choice along with another school, but I've chosen to attend nursing school in CA because I wish to work in Socal after nursing school, and attending NYU...
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    Giving up pre-dental for nursing?

    dcwang replied to Alamo2015's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I were younger, I would have went to dental school. It provides autonomy, and a good lifestyle working 3 days a week for a digit salary. However, I don't really like being in other ppls
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    Your experience with Red Cross CNA program?

    dcwang replied to lostbruin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey lostbruin West Los Angeles College in culver city is easier to get into class there. They offer CNA
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    What is the freaking deal with OB?

    dcwang replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    @cellogirl22 good to see someone here who majored in music as first bachelors! My first degree was in music
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    7 Social Media Posts That Will Destroy Your Nursing Career Before It Begins!

    dcwang replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For all social media accounts I have a separate email because facebook accounts can be searchable by email account. Also, I change my facebook name if necessary. You can do a "check" with certain...
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    What is the freaking deal with OB?

    dcwang replied to Mavrick's topic in General Students

    I'm going to start nursing school this summer and from what I've heard I would never wanna work in OB, L&D, women's health, or as nurse midwife. Some girls like the giving birth proceed. In fact I...
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    CSUN ABSN 2015

    dcwang replied to ElizabethH736's topic in California Nursing

    @Emily, I've resent the invitation again. I apologize for the
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    CSUN ABSN 2015

    dcwang replied to ElizabethH736's topic in California Nursing

    I managed to send the email request again. I hope this work. I'm sorry it's been a
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    Makeup under mask

    dcwang replied to HTCC's topic in Operating Room

    I have an oily T zone and sunscreen is very important to me. I asked a dermatologist and she said it's ok to use both chemical and physical sunscreen. I use a moisturizer with SPF estee lauder...
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    CSUN ABSN 2015

    dcwang replied to ElizabethH736's topic in California Nursing

    Yes I added you about a day or two ago, you didn't get an email? FB said that an invitation was sent, it won't let me resend an