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1. Study skills and study tips needed

   bluemerle replied to mom12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I totally agree with "cherish" about the study area. I do my studying in my bedroom with the door shut and I do take breaks because my little pea brain can only take in so much info at a time. I also...

2. Anyone go to school in Northern California

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

   Yes, that would really help you becase the school is right in your backyard and it might help take some of the people that are on other wait lists. Let me know if you find anything out.

3. 10 Days 'Til Spring Semester! ~ What Are You Taking?

   bluemerle replied to prissy pixie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I can't wait either! I will be taking A&P 1 and Pre Algebra:bluecry1: This is the first time in a LONG time that I am totally fired up about taking a class and REALLY getting into it! January...

4. Case Management Qualifications

   bluemerle replied to tsmith1's topic in Case Management

   Do you need to have a BSN in order to qualify for a Case Management position? Would a ASN work? Thanks!

5. Anyone go to school in Northern California

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

   How did you like doing an online class? Did you have support of somekind in case you had questions?

6. Anyone go to school in Northern California

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

   Correct me if I am wrong on this but during the summer there was an article in the Contra Costa Times about Las Positas College. They mentioned that there was a possibility of a nursing program...

7. Anyone go to school in Northern California

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

   OUCH!!! $13,000 a semester!! It is nice to know that there is a school that I could get into if I can't get into a CC. Thanks for letting me know. Yes, I am in the Bay area - I am in Contra Costa...

8. Anyone go to school in Northern California

   bluemerle posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi There, I am will be taking A&P this semester (Apring 2006) at Los Medanos College and was wondering if anyone else out there this currently going to Los Medanos or Solano, Napa, Ohlone or...

9. Jobs that accommodate school...gotta eat!

   bluemerle replied to artistnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I like this idea. You will already get to know many of the people that work there and when the time comes to be hired, you will know what departments you like and ones that you want to avoid like the...

10. ~~~A&P 1 (winter/spring) Club~~~

    bluemerle replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all fellow A&P people! I will be starting my class on 1/17 (I think that is the date). I am going to a community college here in Northern California. Anyone else from California? If so what...

11. How do you know if you've got what it takes to be an ER nurse?

    bluemerle replied to Beth_audrey's topic in Emergency

    Is the burn out rate high in this department? I thought that you had to have a bit of experience under your belt before you could go into ER. Can you really go in right after you are done with your...

12. Patient/Family Rage

    bluemerle replied to sawbuck's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So what do you do when the family starts making demands on you such as the "Warm Blankets, working TV and Phone" and all the other percs that they think that it is there for them? Do you have to...

13. No Registered Nurse Shortage in TN

    bluemerle replied to dina2001's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am slightly confused. In another post regarding employment at a few hospitals in Nashville, the poster mentioned that she was not offered a sign on bonus while in Memphis they are giving a nice...

14. No Registered Nurse Shortage in TN

    bluemerle replied to dina2001's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Is this really true?? My family and I are thinking about moving to Tennessee and this makes me a little nervous. I have been to Vanderbilt's website and it looks like there is a huge need for nurses...

15. A few questions for the "older" new nurses...

    bluemerle replied to adiliegro's topic in General Nursing

    This is really something!!! I thought I was in the same boat but I see I have lots of company!! I have started a few things too and I think I have seen the same "here we go again" face from my...