Natalie513

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  1. Attorney to Nurse Career

    Natalie513 replied to Brett73's topic in Legal

    Hi there, Another lawyer transitioning to nursing. I have practiced for 7 years, still practicing full time. just finished my pre recs (went down to part time at my law firm during the science lab...

  2. RN planning on going to law school

    Natalie513 replied to Jayestonilo's topic in Legal

    Hi there, I am a practicing attorney who is leaving the law for nursing! i just finished all my pre recs and applied to nursing school to start this spring. While I am not a nurse yet, i am an...

  3. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    That is lucky! I took physio this summer and wanted to take patho for fall so physio didn't end until after my registration date and they would only accept a final transcript- not an in progress one....

  4. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    I did pharmacology thru Santa Rosa junior college- I would definitely recommend that class, it's straightforward and the instructions are clear with no busywork. The place where I took patho isn't...

  5. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    i know - february seems so far away! i think i put san mateo april start first, san mateo june start second, and oakland third. wish they could just tell us now! i am worried about getting tripped up...

  6. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    Did you apply anywhere else or just smu? I only applied to smu. Definitely wish we could hear back earlier than

  7. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    i think mine is verified? I got an email from SMU saying they got it and would be letting us know at the end of february

  8. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    Yep I'm an attorney. Went to part time while I was taking my science classes and now back to full time since all my classes are online this

  9. Can someone tell me what L&D is really like?

    Natalie513 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, I am making a transition from a completely different career (long hours researching and writing etc) to nursing. I always thought i wanted to do L&D, but now i'm wondering if this will be...

  10. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    I did both. Is this a second career for

  11. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    also, have you looked into loans? we can't get federal loans bc we already have a bachelors. i've never done private before. i also still have a TON of loans from my last degree. hopefully i will...

  12. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    i submitted 2. i took both the TEAS and the HESI. i got 91% also

  13. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    Ugh so i was confused on my application and i thought i had to wait until my transcripts were "verified" to click submit and pay. I realized today that they don't get verified until after you click...

  14. Am I too old to start this?

    Natalie513 replied to mightyaphrodite's topic in General Students

    i started my pre recs at 32. will finish them two weeks before my 34th birthday, and apply to start nusing school this spring. if i stay on course i will graduate with my BSN at 35. my FIL got his PhD...

  15. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    i am applying for the san francisco bay area one (the one that starts in

  16. Samuel Merritt Spring 2017 ABSN

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey Duke702, As long as you finish pharm and patho by the end of the fall semester (i.e., by the end of december 2016) then you are all good to apply for april 2017! For the san francisco bay area...

  17. I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    Natalie513 replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Also, wow, until I read this thread it never crossed my mind that it was weird that I had a male L&D nurse... maybe because I'm in the SF Bay Area and there are tons of male nurses here- perhaps...

  18. I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    Natalie513 replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The nurse I had for the delivery of first baby was a man- he was awesome! It was very helpful that he was strong and able to help me move after I got my epidural. Good luck, I'm sure you'll do

  19. Can someone tell me what L&D is really like?

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed response- I really appreciate

  20. Can someone tell me what L&D is really like?

    Natalie513 replied to Natalie513's topic in Ob/Gyn

    oh ps, i originally wanted to do L&D because i had such amazing L&D nurses when i had my own children. they inspired me to finally make a career

  21. Applying to SF State ELM-A, USF, and Samuel Merritt ABSN for Spring 2017 Start

    Natalie513 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Anyone else applying to the USF MSN, the SF State ELM-A, and the Samuel Merritt ABSN for a Spring 2017 start date? I am in a mad rush trying to finish all my pre recs. I have Stats and Physiology this...

  22. Can I get a job without a BSN?

    Natalie513 replied to Rb72390's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends where you are. In the Bay Area in California, you need a BSN unless you have experience. Experienced ADNs seem to have no problem getting a job, but as a new grad, no way. Maybe there are some...

  23. school nursing

    Natalie513 replied to amiss5572's topic in School

    can i ask why you are choosing the school nurse position over the nursing home position? i am applying to nursing school and i had thought that starting in a nursing home would be a good back up plan...

  24. USF MSN-CNL non-nurse spring 2017

    Natalie513 replied to aftonheistand's topic in School, College Programs

    I heard back that my application is being deferred to the summer 2017 application pool because one of my recommenders did not get their letter in. That is fine by me though as I realized after i...

  25. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    Natalie513 replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    if you know ANYone who has blue apron, they probably have free boxes to give away. Ask around, or if you are on NextDoor, make a post and see if anyone has any. Blue Apron regularly gives users three...