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  1. Rant: Renal + Insulin + Grapefruit vs OJ

    This question sounds like something you might experience on the nclex. Just take the information learned and move on. I remember getting questions like that in nursing school and would be frustrated, but I learned to take tests and make the best ...
  2. New Grad Nurse and Overwhelmed

    Just keep your head up. There is a lot to learn and take in all at once. I was in your shoes not to long ago. It was a good year before I really felt comfortable. I work on cardiac step down and was constantly asking questions. Find one or two good...
  3. New nurse guilt

    I’m so sorry that that happened to you. I’ve only been a nurse for a short while but I have empathy for you. My second week on my own I was admitting a patient for what I got in report was a gi bleed. I work on a cardiac floor so all our patients a...
  4. First week as an RN

    That is very sage advice. I've been working 7 months on my own and I still ask questions. Thanks for sharing
  5. College of Marin Fall 2017

    You will get an email with your clinical group and what you need to register for. I would also say that open skills is invaluable as you can practice your assessments. You can always gauge what your schedule is by the class schedule page on the ...
  6. College of Marin Fall 2017

    Did the acceptance letters go out today. Theory is between 9 and 11 ish. Or one to three.
  7. College of Marin Fall 2017

    hi steph, Our group was the first group to start UOPX but I believe the first year students began in the winter semester. With regards to clinical hours classes and work, the first semester is usually Mon-Thurs with theory on Mon and Thurs, and Cli...
  8. College of Marin Fall 2017

    Hi all future COM nursing students, good luck on your nursing journey. I am graduating next week and bridging through U of Phoenix. I remember this time as brutal waiting for the letter of acceptance. In my cohort the highest number that was acce...
  9. College of Marin 2016

    It's before the program started. It will be outlined in the email
  10. College of Marin 2016

    Yes they email you a letter and then you need to sign and deliver to the program. I also forgot about getting a physical and immunization record for the college. Good luck to you.
  11. College of Marin 2016

    You get a letter saying welcome to the program. You need a background check for clinicals. Sign the letter saying you accept your spot. Good luck to you.
  12. Overwhelmed with Chem Calculations!!!

    After looking at your post, I would say that Number one, knowing the relationships between mg/micro-grams, and how to convert lbs to kg are important. Dosage calculations are the bread and butter of nursing. You are accountable for the medicine th...
  13. College of Marin 2016

    I wish you good luck. Nursing school is rigorous but doable. I think you will have a leg up as you know what to expect in fundamentals. The program is in kentfield.
  14. College of Marin 2016

    I got in on my first time. I also got into srjc. But chose com as my first choice.
  15. College of Marin 2016

    I'm a second year student and I love the program. I believe that admissions start in spring. Good luck to you.
  16. Deciding on A Preceptor

    Hi everyone, I am in my second year of a two semester nursing program and we are going to pick out what area of nursing we want to precept in. I have a background in psychology so I was leaning towards psych nursing. In my program I have experience...
  17. College of Marin 2016

    I think the best preparation is to take this time to relax and spend time with your family. When you take Ne 95. Everything will be explained to you. You might want to watch YouTube videos on a complete head to toe assessment. This is a skill we ...
  18. College of Marin 2016

    Last year it was 57. Good luck.
  19. College of Marin 2016

    Welcome to the program congrats
  20. College of Marin 2016

    Congrats. Welcome to the program
  21. Starting in the fall...study advice?

    i would start to look up some basic pharmacology drugs, like colace, digoxin, and also review physiology. I also would maybe just start thinking about nursing care plans, these are important to what you will be doing as a nurse. GOOGLE NANDA, a c...
  22. College of Marin 2016

    hang in there guys, I know how it feels to not know if you made it into the cohort. I was on pins and needles and anxious, but once I got my welcome packet i was over the moon. My best advice for those who make it in the program is to relax, enjoy t...
  23. College of Marin 2016

    I really think you have an excellent opportunity to get in. I was number 38 on last year's lottery. I remember the feeling of anticipation before I got my welcome packet into the program. Best of Luck and look forward to meeting you next year.
  24. College of Marin 2016

    43 was in our class last year
  25. College of Marin 2016

    Congrats on a low number. Good luck on your teas. I'm almost done with the first year. I can't believe how fast it went.